Dragon Slayers' Academy
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[edit] Dragon Slayers' Academy
Dragon Slayers' Academy is a children's book series written by author Kate McMullan and illustrated by Bill Basso, published by Grosset & Dunlap. The series currently features 18 books varying from 100 - 220 pages. The books have been a cult hit since The New Kid At School was first published in 1997.
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[edit] Basic Plot
The adventures of a young peasant boy Wiglaf of Pinwick and his two friends Eric (actually Erica von Royale) and Angus du Pangus during their stay at Angus' greedy Uncle Mordred's school (Dragon Slayers' Academy, or DSA) set in the Middle Ages.
[edit] Characters
Wiglaf of Pinwick - A young peasant boy, has a pet pig
Erica von Royale - A very obssesive girl, loves Sir Lancelot
Angus du Pangus - Mordred's Nephew, loves to eat
Mordred du Marvelous - Headmaster of DSA, greedy
Zelnoc - Wizard, spells virtually ALWAYS backfire
Daisy - Wiglaf's pet pig, speaks pig latin
Brother Dave - DSA librarian, member of the Little Brothers of Peanut Brittle (Appears Book 2)
Sir Mort du Mort - DSA slaying teacher
Coach Plungett - DSA gym teacher, wears toupee
Yorick - DSA messenger, wears strange costumes
Frypot - DSA cook, loves to cook eel and lumpen pudding
Lady Lobelia - Mordred's Sister, crazy about fashion
Torblad - DSA student
The Marley's - DSA Students, brothers
[edit] Books
Here's a list of all the books in the series
1. The New Kid At School
2. Revenge of the Dragon Lady
3. Class Trip to the Cave of Doom
4. A Wedding For Wiglaf?
5. Knight For A Day
6. Sir Lancelot, Where Are You?
7. Wheel of Misfortune
8. Countdown to the Year 1000
9. 97 Ways To Train A Dragon
10. Help! It's Parents Day At DSA
11. Danger! Wizards At Work
12. The Ghost Of Sir Herbert Dungeonstone
13. Beware! It's Friday the 13th!
14. Pig Latin - Not Just For Pigs
15. Double Dragon Trouble
16. The Worlds Oldest Living Dragon
17. Hail! Hail! Camp Dragonongka
18. Never Trust a Troll!
19. Little Giant - Big Trouble
[edit] Info
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Name = Dragon Slayers' Academy| Type = Book Series | Author = Kate Mcmullan | Illustrater = Bill Basso | Cover = Billytalent2cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left | Background = Orange | Released = November, 1997 | Series = 1997-Present | Genre = Children's Fiction | Length = 110-226 pages | Publisher = Grosset & Dunlap|
