A young elf and an irascible dragon, with the help of twobewildered but kindly humans and later a feisty orphan, attempt to fulfill aprophecy that tests their courage and resilience. The tale offers the readeradventure, romance and a wonderfully realized magical world.

• Fiction, Fantasy
• Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2007 (Honor Title)
• Age: Older
• Format: Book
• ISBN: 9780786836369

Notes

Published by Hyperion/Miramax. Originally published in Italian in 2004 as "L'ultimo Elfo."