The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim

by E.K. Johnston
Lexile:  1020
Genre:  Fantasy

The biggest threat to the town of Trondheim is dragons and each village needs a dragon slayer to keep them safe. Owen Thorskad is destined to be a dragon slayer, but in order to do so he must pass high school. Enter Siobahan McQuaid; who has been hand selected by Owen's aunts to help him do that very thing.  Siobhan isn't sure how she feels about being so closely involved with this famous dragon slaying family.  Her passion is music and she prefers to work alone.  Getting involved with Owen and his family is going to open up a whole new world for her.


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