Hunt for the Devil's Dragon - Paperback

by Marianne Hering (Author), Wayne Batson (Author)

Over 2 million sold in series!

If you're brave, follow cousins Beth and Patrick to Libya in the 13th century. The town of Silene is being terrorized by a vicious animal that is eating livestock. The townspeople believe it's a dragon sent by the devil. In order to appease the beast, the people believe they must offer a human sacrifice--a young girl named Sabra. When Beth tries to help Sabra escape, she too is tied up as an offering for the dragon. Meanwhile, Patrick and a new friend named Hazi join Georgius, a Roman knight who is serving in Africa to keep peace. Georgius decides to find the dragon and kill it. Georgius's plans go awry when Beth and Sabra beg him not to kill the dragon. The girls know the true secret of Silene--the dragon isn't its worst enemy.

Back Jacket

The battle for truth begins in the heart!
The beast's mouth opened so wide Beth thought it might swallow her whole.
Are you brave enough to follow cousins Beth and Patrick? In 13th century Libya, a vicious animal is killing the townspeople's sheep. To appease the beast, the people believe they must offer up a maiden as a sacrifice. When Beth tries to help a girl named Sabra escape from becoming the animal's next victim, she is left for an offering outside a dragon's lair. Meanwhile, Patrick and a new friend named Hazi, join Georgius, a Roman knight who plans to kill the dragon. But the plans go awry when Beth and Sabra beg him not to hurt the dragon. The girls know the true secret of Silene--the dragon isn't its worst enemy.

The key to adventure lies within your imagination!
Want to join Patrick and Beth on their adventures? Visit TheImaginationStation.com. You'll find out more fun facts about dragons and Sir Georgius. Plus, you'll get the scoop on the next book, and much more!

Recommended for ages 7 and up. Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 2.2

Author Biography

Marianne Hering has written for children since 1987, when she was on the staff of Focus on the Family and launched both Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines. She has written more than 40 children's books, including the successful Imagination Station series. When she isn't writing, she's adventuring in the Colorado Rockies with her family and dog, Sam.

Wayne Thomas Batson has spent the last twenty years teaching reading and English to middle school students. His writing career began in 2005 with the publication of The Door Within. Since then four of his titles have appeared on the CBA Young Adult Bestseller List and his books have garnered many other awards. He continues to write for the kids he cares so deeply about because he believes that, on a deep level, we all long for another world and yearn to accomplish something significant. Batson lives in Eldersburg, Maryland with his wife and four young children.