Terror takes over the town when a harmless dragon moves into the well in this humorous picture book about overcoming preconceived ideas born out of fear.

A fire-breathing dragon is discovered in the well, and the townsfolk are quick to panic. A wicked, foul BEAST, wails the local knitting club. This MONSTER is relentless, proclaims the clergyman. Our poor town is CURSED, goes up the sad lament.

But wait . . . is this dragon really as dangerous as they think?

Despite one childs& insistence that the dragon is harmlessbased on her encyclopedic dragon knowledgefear quickly turns into something even bigger and scarier than a fiery beast hidden in the dark: an angry mob! Will the villagers be able to quiet their yelling, put down their pitchforks, and conquer their fear in time to realize that sometimes a dragon in a well might turn out to be a gift rather than a curse?

Join in the fun of this lively tale, bursting with colorful illustrations and ticklish details, to discover the power of facts over freak-outs and the enriching value of compassionate understanding.

KNIGHT & DRAGON LOVE: This wise and witty reimagining of the perennial knight and dragon narrative is for fans of Knight Owl, How to Train Your Dragon,andDragons Love Tacos.

WHATS TRUE?: Speaking to classic themes like those in The Emperors New Clothes, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and Chicken Little, this is a fantastic fable that asks readers, like the townspeople, to decide what is true and what is not.

ENERGETIC CLASSROOM BOOK: Great for school libraries and classrooms from pre-K through early elementary, the story makes a terrific jumping-off point for discussions about fact-based research, thinking for yourself, and, of course, cool dragons!

Perfect for:

* Lovers of fairy tales and fairy tale retellings
* Parents and caregivers seeking a story that will surprise, delight, and invite young readers to grow as thinkers
* Teachers and librarians
* Anyone who appreciates clever, hilarious takes on the fairy tale genre