Description
A 96-page, full-color early chapter book, based on the iconic board game Dungeons & Dragons and featuring characters from the hit middle grade series Dungeon Academy!
Being a human at the prestigious Dungeon Academy is strictly forbidden. That’s why Zelli Stormclash must keep her identity a secret!
Disguised as a minotaur, Zelli does her work, tries her best to blend in with her monstrous surroundings all the while keeping to herself. Unless it involves bullies. Zelli hates bullies and has no problem putting a stop to their antics.
When a smaller student is teased by a gang of goblin bullies, Zelli steps in to save the day. But will the “Bully Crusher” take on more than she can handle?
- A Heartwarming Friendship Story: Zelli thinks she has to face the bullies alone, but her friends—a vegan owlbear, a know-it-all mimic, and a tiny kobold—have other plans.
- Important Anti-Bullying Theme: A perfect read for talking about standing up for others, what it means to be brave, and why kindness is the ultimate superpower.
- Found Family Adventure: Meet the Danger Club! Zelli, Hugo, Snabla, and Bauble are an unlikely team who prove that friends who adventure together, stay together.
- Perfect for Early Readers: With full-color illustrations, accessible text, and a fast-paced plot, this is an ideal chapter book for kids ages 6-10 ready to read on their own.
- Official Dungeons & Dragons World: Explore the beloved fantasy setting of the Forgotten Realms with new characters based on iconic monsters from the world’s greatest roleplaying game.
Genres
Pages96
Released2022
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN9780063039193
SellerHarperCollins
About the author(s)
Diane Walker (aka Madeleine Roux) is a New York Times bestselling author for children, young adults, and adults. A veteran Dungeons & Dragons player, Diane was raised in Minnesota, attended Beloit College in Wisconsin, and now lives with her two beloved blink dogs in Seattle, Washington.
Tim Probert is an author and illustrator. He is the creator of Lightfall, an all-ages fantasy adventure graphic novel series. He has illustrated the D&D Dungeon Academy series as well as several other books. Tim has also been an art director in animation at the studio Nathan Love, working on all sorts of short-form projects. He lives in upstate New York with his wife and two cats, surrounded by the smell of fresh bread and the sound of frogs.
