A timely, engaging story of justice, fairness, friendship, and-most of all--never giving up, this magical fantasy adventure is for ages 10 and older. Charmingly illustrated by Lane Waldman.

Who's in charge in Almira, in the magical land of Deweydaire, where dragons rule over humans? Surely not those wacky dragon doctors, Samson and Fitzhugh, or the ailing Queen Esmerelda! If only Princess Meredith could be found! But she's got her own problems: she's been fighting with her rebel dragons in a war against her uncle, King Harold the Humble of neighboring Guldavia, on behalf of oppressed human farmers (who raise crops to feed the dragons who have become vegetarian), and she's in hiding. Things go from bad to worse when her tyrannical cousin, Prince Rupert, takes the throne in Guldavia overnight and she shows up, seeking terms of peace. Somehow, with the help of her friends, the boy Peter Porter and dragon court-jester Felix, she must defeat Carlos's spell--which has taken away her voice and freedom--and return to Almira in time to save the queen!

Praise for The Voice of the Wooden Dragon

"Original, clever, and a fun read from start to finish ... especially and unreservedly recommended for ... school ... and community library Fantasy Fiction collections ... ages 8-18."
--Children's Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review

"... a fantastic mix of fantasy fun, a bit of royal chaos, and a beautifully imagined world of dragons and humans ... Very highly recommended."
--Asher Syed for Reader's Favorite.