Materials to be used by public libraries in planning summer library programs for children in 1982.

The debut novel from the acclaimed illustrator--a high fantasy adventure featuring dragons and deadly politics. Maia and her family raise dragons for the political war machine. As she comes of age, she hopes for a dragon of her own to add to the stable of breeding parents. But the war goes badly, and the needs of the Dragonry dash her hopes. Her peaceful life is shattered when the Summer Dragon—one of the rare and mythical High Dragons—makes an appearance in her quiet valley. The Summer Dragon is an omen of change, but no one knows for certain what kind of change he augurs. Political factions vie to control the implied message, each to further their own agendas. And so Maia is swept into an adventure that pits her against the deathless Horrors—thralls of the enemy—and a faceless creature drawn from her fears. In her fight to preserve everything she knows and loves, she uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of her world and of herself.

Celebrate Twenty Years of Magic!

Kenneth is a little rabbit with a very big problem. His two best friends are heading for a battle of legendary proportions - with each other! In one corner there's Graeme, a well-read and cultured dragon, with sophisticated tastes and no stomach for battle. In the other, there's George, a retired knight and dragon slayer who would be content to spend the rest of his days in his bookshop with a pipe and a good book. But when the townsfolk catch wind there's a dragon running loose in the countryside, and call George out of retirement, the stage is set. And it's up to Kenny to avert disaster. A fun-filled, thoroughly theatrical spin on a classic tale of subterfuge and showmanship.

Summer and Cole are staying with their grandma for the summer. They are two inquisitive kids full of imagination. With their dog Corky; they have had many imaginary adventures on their grandmas farm. This time when they enter the forest they realize there is more to the land than just trees. They become aware of terrible magical events happening in Chigger Hollow, creatures and places they have only seen in their imaginations. Princess Aily, the leader of the Faye Fairy kingdom has lost the Emerald Key in a battle with the Wood Trolls. The Emerald Key locks the gate to Fairy Circle and protects the Emerald Tree, the source of power for the Faye Fairies. With the help of their new friend Nickterpopper, who found the Emerald Key while scavenging for magical ingredients, they embark on a quest to bring the Emerald Key back and lock the magical gate at Fairy Circle to keep the Wood Trolls from destroying the Emerald Tree.

A beautiful princess confidently anticipates adventure and rescue when a wizard throws fire at her. With no princes in sight, the princess, her cousin, and a not-so-wicked mother set off to save themselves.