THE NEW KID AT SCHOOL

Wiglaf just isn’t like his boisterous and belligerent brothers and sisters. When a traveling minstrel befriends him by sharing a tale of brave deeds and a fierce dragon, the first story that Wiglaf has ever heard, he knows he has found his calling. As luck would have it, Wiglaf's parents see the merit in sending their meek son to the Dragon Slayer’s Academy. L.J. Ganser narrates with gusto--a blustery father, droll siblings and students, and an exceedingly excited Wiglaf. With child-friendly humor, Ganser exaggerates or understates each absurdity. Not a single tongue-in-cheek detail is whisked aside, and all add to the mirth. Look out dragons! A.R. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/SEP 05]