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From Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Book Summary:

In the good old days, magic was indispensable—it could both save a kingdom and clear a clogged drain. But now magic is fading: Drain cleaner is cheaper than a spell, and magic carpets are used for pizza delivery. Fifteen-year-old foundling Jennifer Strange runs Kazam, an employment agency for magicians—but it’s hard to stay in business when magic is drying up. And then the visions start, predicting the death of the world’s last dragon at the hands of an unnamed Dragonslayer. If the visions are true, everything will change for Kazam—and for Jennifer. Because something is coming. Something known as . . . Big Magic.

After reading The Last Dragonslayer, answer these questions.

� As orphans, Jennifer Strange and Tiger Prawns take a lot of pride in their names. Why do you think names mean so much to them? Do you think each character’s name is appropriate for him or her? Why or why not?

� Moobin, Full Price, and Lady Mawgon were once considered great wizards and could perform magnificent feats of magic. Now they work for Kazam and are relegated to menial tasks such as unclogging drains for a fee. How has this affected them? Does it justify their attitudes and sense of self?

� In what ways is the Quarkbeast more loyal and dependable than the adults in Jennifer’s life? Cite specific examples from the book to support your answer.

� How do you think that Jennifer handled the news that she was the Last Dragonslayer? If you were in Jennifer’s position, would you have handled it differently? If so, how?

This book was a a fun read. This was my first book by this author. I really like Fforde's sense of humor.

I'm enjoying this so far. It's original and just silly enough to keep me laughing; but serious enough to keep me reading.

The audiobook is on sale for $2.99 on Audible.

I really enioyed this book. Interesting characters and storyline and yes, lots of humor! Very creative and engaging.