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.

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

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