Mandragon

by Moses Aaron

(Blurb) Worm's father, Lord Ironwolf, was killed by a dragon, so Worm must avenge his father's death. But how is someone so young supposed to kill a dragon?

Mad Maddalena the dwarf and her monkey, Momo, take Worm to the witch, Circe Cruel-Claw. She tells Worm that he must dig up a magic plant, mandragora, that grows under the gallows. The medicine man, Doctor Mandragora, says that mandragora doesn't exist! And even if it does, can a plant kill a dragon?

250 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Moses Aaron is one of Australia's foremost storytellers. He has performed at the American Story-telling Festival, the Sydney Festival and the Opera House Bennelong Programme. Before becoming a full-time storyteller, he taught English and History in High Schools, and was a specialist teacher of autistic children. A skilled raconteur and communicator, Moses changes mood, creates atmosphere and spins a world for each story with consummate ease. He captures the attention of his audience, and retains it throughout the entire performance. His first published book, Lily and Me (Random House), is an unique and wonderful celebration of life, friendship and storytelling.