by Ernest Gary Gygax Jr., Nerissa Monte, Simon Todd – illustrator

While geared as a children’s book, adults – especially gamers will enjoy the story. A short 77 pages with larger well-spaced text and plenty of illustrations make this a quick read.

The children of Gary Gygax have shared how much of a story teller he was, and he got that from his own father.

Ernie carries on the tradition with a story originally developed for his own grandchildren.

There is a co-writer, Nerissa Montie, not knowing her style or exact role, I am not sure of her hand in this.

The illustrations by Simon Todd are excellent and really help set the mood.

With a Japanese based setting, magic, and dragons it is a fun and interesting adventure.

While perhaps too long for toddler and pre-K, it is a good bedtime story, 
or an anytime story,  for ages 5 and up.

It makes for a good scenario for an introductory adventure to introduce children to RPG’s.

With a little tweaking, it is an interesting scenario for adults too.