James Riley presents "The Dragon's Apprentice"

Tue Apr 08 2025 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

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James Riley presents "The Dragon's Apprentice"
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The author of the Story Thieves series joins us to discuss his new book—the beginning of a whole new magical series.
About this Event

This is a free event but we ask that you RSVP. If you would prefer to RSVP by phone, you may call Wellesley Books at 781-431-1160.

Books will be available for purchase at the event, or you can add a purchase onto your RSVP.

Please note that you must purchase your copy of the book from Wellesley Books in order to have the author sign it at the event.


ABOUT THE BOOK

In this hilarious fantasy adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Story Thieves series, a girl strikes a deal with the ancient, cranky dragon she accidentally summoned to teach her the forbidden magic she needs to save her mother.

STOP. Don’t read any further. There are magic spells in this book, and the Emperor has forbidden anyone from learning magic, because it’s way too dangerous! If you try one of the spells, any number of terrible things might happen (or so the Emperor says).

Don’t be like Ciara, a twelve-year-old girl living in the tiny village of Skael. When she used a spell from within this book, she ended up summoning a dragon. A DRAGON! Those things breathe fire! From their mouths! She’s obviously doomed.

And don’t listen if Ciara tells you that dragons won’t hurt humans, and that they even once taught us magic, a thousand years ago. Definitely don’t pay any attention to the fact that the dragon she summoned, Scorch, might be willing to help rescue Ciara’s mother and free her village from the Emperor and his Warden, because it’s all obviously a big lie. So put this book down, and forget about it. Magic is just way too dangerous. After all, you wouldn’t want to summon your own dragon, would you?

"Alternately humorous and heartrending, this lively fantasy will have wide appeal." –Kirkus Reviews


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

James Riley is the New York Times bestselling author of the HALF UPON A TIME series, the STORY THIEVES series, the REVENGE OF MAGIC series, and the ONCE UPON ANOTHER TIME series and the new DRAGON'S APPRENTICE series. He was born in Connecticut, where he lived for only a short time before moving to … well, quite a few states. He currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts, because that’s where his cats are. He has three of them. Other people think that’s a bit much. (Photo credit Melissa Blackall)

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Wellesley Books, 82 Central Street, Wellesley, United States

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