School Library Journal! (This news just in from my editor. The Aug. issue of SLJ will highlight THOMAS with a starred review. YAY!) They call it a “must-read” and say, in part: “…Thomas learns that a boy cannot be judged by his size or his intentions, but by the decisions he makes and the trials he must overcome. What sets this story apart from other knightly tales are the unusual size of the hero, the tools–or lack of tools–he has for fighting evil, and the delightful events awaiting him once he finds the princess.”

Publisher’s Weekly: Galley Talk says: “Thomas and the Dragon Queen has everything you’d expect in a tale of a chivalrous age: a brave knight, a kidnapped princess, a fearsome dragon-but none of these in quite the way you’d expect. . . Expect to realize that you care very much about how things will turn out for this small boy. Expect to be surprised. But above all, expect a wonderful tale, well told.”

The Horn Book Magazine says: ” A sure-fire hit as a read-aloud, this is an engaging book featuring a hero filled with bravery, quick wits, and heart.”

Booklist Magazine says:  “A refreshing antidote to the tired fractured-fairy-tale genre, this good-hearted chapter book delivers an adventure that many young readers will enjoy. A fine choice for those early elementary-school students seeking longer chapter books.”

Publisher’s Weekly Magazine says:  “Wildish’s  . . . high-spirited b & w cartoons enhance the ample action and humor of this taut fantasy, which culminates in Thomas’s triumphant homecoming.”

Thomas cover smallEnjoy—and trust, always, to your good hand and your brave heart!

Shutta