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Dragon Slayers' Academy #6
Sir Lancelot, Where Are You?
The evil witch Morgana le Fay has put a terrible curse on Sir Lancelot, and it's up to Wiglaf and his DSA buddies to find and save him. But they're just dragon-slayers-in-training. Can they really outsmart the trolls, witches, and other villains that stand in their way?
112 pages, Hardcover
First published August 11, 2000
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Kate McMullan
219 books154 followersKate McMullan is an American children's book author.
She is the author of the Dragon Slayers' Academy series. She is married to author and illustrator James McMullan.
She also has books published under the name: Katy Hall.
She is the author of the Dragon Slayers' Academy series. She is married to author and illustrator James McMullan.
She also has books published under the name: Katy Hall.
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March 28, 2019
This series has become a safe ,and hillarious haven for me . Elementary school me would've loved these .
November 9, 2024
Somewhere, sometime – probably during a visit to Costco – I picked up a boxed set of eight books, plus a bookmark, of the first eight books in this series of silly kiddie chapter books, all with cover art by Stephen Gilpin and illustrations by Bill Basso.
Briefly, they depict a medieval boy named Wiglaf who escapes being picked on by his 12 big, dumb brothers and nelgected by his single-minded cabbage farmer folks, to attend (duh) Dragon Slayers' Academy. It's a run-down castle staffed by oddballs, run by a certain Mordred the Marvelous, who's only in it for the gold, and who send unprepared children out to rob dragons of their hoard. Quite by accident, Wiglaf becomes the first student in the school's history to actually slay a dragon, and then another one, despite having a horror of blood and never mustering the nerve to poke his sword into anything. On a lot of his adventures, he's accompanied by fellow students Angus (Mordred's eternally hungry nephew) and Eric (who only Wiglaf knows is actually a Princess Erica), more or less the Ron and Hermione to Wiglaf's Harry. And of course, what could go wrong without the "help" of a cracked wizard named Zelnoc, who is responsible for (among other things) teaching Wiglaf's pet pig, Daisy, to speak Pig Latin.
I believe you can guess where this is all going, so I won't belabor the synopsis other than to say that at least once in almost every book in this set, I laughed out loud. I believe the first time was when a minstrel, by way of inspiring Wiglaf to seek his fortune as a dragon slayer, told him that every dragon has a fatal weakness; like a certain dragaon who hated to be teased, and was thus slain by a knight who said, "Nonny noony poo poo, you old sissy" to it. If that just made whatever you're drinking shoot out of your nose, we may share an appreciation for these whimsical books, in which the problems of modern-day school kids are cosmetically touched up with Middle Ages trappings and the anachronisms (look that up) are perhaps the funniest part.
There are 20 books in the Dragon Slayers' Academy series. From book 9 onward, they include 97 Ways to Train a Dragon; Help! It's Parents' Day at DSA; Danger! Wizard at Work; The Ghost of Sir Herbert Dungeonstone; Beware! It's Friday the 13th; Pig Latin – Not Just for Pigs; Double Dragon Trouble; The World's Oldest Living Dragon; Hail, Hail, Camp Dragononka!; Never Trust a Troll; Little Giant, Big Trouble; and School's Out – Forever! Kate McCullan is also
Briefly, they depict a medieval boy named Wiglaf who escapes being picked on by his 12 big, dumb brothers and nelgected by his single-minded cabbage farmer folks, to attend (duh) Dragon Slayers' Academy. It's a run-down castle staffed by oddballs, run by a certain Mordred the Marvelous, who's only in it for the gold, and who send unprepared children out to rob dragons of their hoard. Quite by accident, Wiglaf becomes the first student in the school's history to actually slay a dragon, and then another one, despite having a horror of blood and never mustering the nerve to poke his sword into anything. On a lot of his adventures, he's accompanied by fellow students Angus (Mordred's eternally hungry nephew) and Eric (who only Wiglaf knows is actually a Princess Erica), more or less the Ron and Hermione to Wiglaf's Harry. And of course, what could go wrong without the "help" of a cracked wizard named Zelnoc, who is responsible for (among other things) teaching Wiglaf's pet pig, Daisy, to speak Pig Latin.
I believe you can guess where this is all going, so I won't belabor the synopsis other than to say that at least once in almost every book in this set, I laughed out loud. I believe the first time was when a minstrel, by way of inspiring Wiglaf to seek his fortune as a dragon slayer, told him that every dragon has a fatal weakness; like a certain dragaon who hated to be teased, and was thus slain by a knight who said, "Nonny noony poo poo, you old sissy" to it. If that just made whatever you're drinking shoot out of your nose, we may share an appreciation for these whimsical books, in which the problems of modern-day school kids are cosmetically touched up with Middle Ages trappings and the anachronisms (look that up) are perhaps the funniest part.
There are 20 books in the Dragon Slayers' Academy series. From book 9 onward, they include 97 Ways to Train a Dragon; Help! It's Parents' Day at DSA; Danger! Wizard at Work; The Ghost of Sir Herbert Dungeonstone; Beware! It's Friday the 13th; Pig Latin – Not Just for Pigs; Double Dragon Trouble; The World's Oldest Living Dragon; Hail, Hail, Camp Dragononka!; Never Trust a Troll; Little Giant, Big Trouble; and School's Out – Forever! Kate McCullan is also
April 28, 2021
My name is Angus, and my uncle wants Wiglaf, Eric, and me to rescue Sir Lancelot. My uncle just wants the reward gold, and he's not concerned about our safety. Lancelot's under the spell of Morgana, the most powerful witch of all, and no one else has been able to save him. How are three kids supposed to succeed if brave knights have failed? Wiglaf and Eric are determined to forge on, so I guess I can't quit. Hopefully, Morgana won't change us into giant bats or feed us to ugly trolls.
My recommendation is to read all of the books in this series straight through and treat them like different chapters. Each book can be read in one sitting. The series is funny with silly descriptions, jokes, and situations. The headmaster's greed is the basis for most of the stories, as he uses the students to potentially collect gold. The first two books actually involve slaying dragons, but the others do not. Wiglaf usually saves the day by some strange accident, and that happens again in this book. Give these books a shot if you're looking for humorous stories that can be finished in a short time.
My recommendation is to read all of the books in this series straight through and treat them like different chapters. Each book can be read in one sitting. The series is funny with silly descriptions, jokes, and situations. The headmaster's greed is the basis for most of the stories, as he uses the students to potentially collect gold. The first two books actually involve slaying dragons, but the others do not. Wiglaf usually saves the day by some strange accident, and that happens again in this book. Give these books a shot if you're looking for humorous stories that can be finished in a short time.
June 24, 2024
I feel like nothing happened in this one. Still no dragons, I'm sorry to report. They added a dog, for some reason.
Zelnoc did show up, though!!! This book introduced the concept of "wizard sweat" without elaborating on that in any way.
There were one or two cute gags here and there, but overall, the book didn't feel very coherent with its obstacles, and Erica and Angus fell into too much of a flat scared-one-brave-one sort of pattern for me. Just generally handled in a boring sort of way overall. We did not get to see either magical item from previous books, and the two magical items introduced in this one were removed by the end. Bring his magic dagger back, man! It's got his good luck charm wrapped around it!! Mention it!!
But we do have a dog. I do not like the dog.
Zelnoc did show up, though!!! This book introduced the concept of "wizard sweat" without elaborating on that in any way.
There were one or two cute gags here and there, but overall, the book didn't feel very coherent with its obstacles, and Erica and Angus fell into too much of a flat scared-one-brave-one sort of pattern for me. Just generally handled in a boring sort of way overall. We did not get to see either magical item from previous books, and the two magical items introduced in this one were removed by the end. Bring his magic dagger back, man! It's got his good luck charm wrapped around it!! Mention it!!
But we do have a dog. I do not like the dog.
December 25, 2022
This is the kind of book I was expecting when I read the first book in this series as a fun book to read with my sister. It is a funny simple adventure with three heroes who contrast one another well, yet believably are very good friends. This adventure is what I've been wanting from the series all along and is a great fit for any kid who'd love their own adventures but might have a hang up or two on the details that are required of them.
September 29, 2012
This is the sixth book in the Dragon Slayers' Academy series by Kate McMullan. Our girls have been reading a few different dragon stories and so this series piqued their interest.
One of the series we've been reading (the Dragon Keepers series by Kate Klimo) paints the dragon as the hero and the slayer in a bad light. But this story gives us more of a typical look at dragons and their slayers, although the story is riddled with tongue-in-cheek humor.
This series offers an interesting take on the dragon/knight saga. The story centers around a school where children are taught to become dragon slayers, primarily for the purpose of enriching the school's headmaster with the slain dragon's hoard. So far he hasn't been the beneficiary of much dragon gold, but I get the feeling that with 19 books in the series, he will keep sending his boys out, hoping to succeed at long last.
It's a very entertaining story, with lots of subtle humor and word play within the narrative. I thought it was fun that the characters took a break from dragon slaying and the three friends struck out on an adventure to save Sir Lancelot.
It's a quick read and I liked the story. Our oldest has been reading these stories on her own, so I'm reading them quickly to catch up with her in the series. We've read a few of the stories together, but now we're all reading them independently. Our youngest is also reading a few of these tales now that she's finished with the first Warriors series. I am sure that we will look for more of the books in this series at our local library.
One of the series we've been reading (the Dragon Keepers series by Kate Klimo) paints the dragon as the hero and the slayer in a bad light. But this story gives us more of a typical look at dragons and their slayers, although the story is riddled with tongue-in-cheek humor.
This series offers an interesting take on the dragon/knight saga. The story centers around a school where children are taught to become dragon slayers, primarily for the purpose of enriching the school's headmaster with the slain dragon's hoard. So far he hasn't been the beneficiary of much dragon gold, but I get the feeling that with 19 books in the series, he will keep sending his boys out, hoping to succeed at long last.
It's a very entertaining story, with lots of subtle humor and word play within the narrative. I thought it was fun that the characters took a break from dragon slaying and the three friends struck out on an adventure to save Sir Lancelot.
It's a quick read and I liked the story. Our oldest has been reading these stories on her own, so I'm reading them quickly to catch up with her in the series. We've read a few of the stories together, but now we're all reading them independently. Our youngest is also reading a few of these tales now that she's finished with the first Warriors series. I am sure that we will look for more of the books in this series at our local library.
November 15, 2013
its about a spell has cast on Sir Lancelot and Wiglaf and his friends want to go save him and along the journey they meet a dog they call him Rufus and Rufus leads them to Lancelot when they get there they have to avoid Morgana le fay when Wiflaf takes off his cloak in front of Morgana she zaps him with a stone spell but Wiglaf survives when it hits Lancelot's mirror it bounces back and zaps Morgana in to stone and they save Lancelot from the chicken spell.
January 7, 2010
Ive learned that freind ship is a bumpy road so watch out this is one of the amanzingest books that i have ever readit shows love and feeling it grabs you attenion and it feels like you in that situation i love it because its about lancolot from you know king auther and thats all i am going to tell you because it is my favret book and i want you to feel the feeling that i felt.
May 9, 2012
Ericka, Wiglaf and Angus were sent on a quest to find Sir Lancelot. When they found him Morgana Le Fay the witch turned him into a chicken but they reversed the spell and turned Morgana to stone. J.R.
June 7, 2015
Intermediate chapter book- a great adventure for young kids. In trying to make the story seem older, the author throws in a few antiquated words (I.e. shan't) and ways of saying things. This might be a good way of introducing this vocabulary at a young age. The "yearbook" at the end was cute.
March 18, 2008
bored so i read it.
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June 19, 2008SERIOUSLY THERE'S MORE
June 10, 2012
The Dragon Slayers' Academy books are fun to read and I think this one is probably my favorite so far of the ones I've read.
June 7, 2013
It is where Morgan le Flay put a spell on Sir Lancelot and it is where he acts like a chicken so Wiglaf and his friends try to save Sir Lancelot from being a chicken.
July 13, 2013
Nice!!!
April 23, 2016
better than the previous book. at last the adventure's here..
September 23, 2014
Another super-fast, super-fun read. Nary a dragon in this book, but a plethora of wizards, sorcerers, trolls, giants and gnomes. Nary a gold coin, either.
November 4, 2013
Read in French
November 15, 2013
wiglaf and his friends save sir lancelot from the evil witch.
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