Dungeons & Dragons

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But Zellidora 'Zelli' Stormclash wasn't a monster or a creature. She was something far worse. Zelli was a human.

Disguised as a minotaur, Zelli keeps to herself and does her work. While in class, Zelli learns of the great human adventurer, Allidora Steelstrike, who oddly resembles her. Could Zelli be - a Steelstrike?

Seeking answers to her true lineage, Zelli embarks on a dangerous adventure. But she won't be alone. A vegan Owlbear, a cowardly Kobold and a shapeshifting Mimic who only transforms into nice things will join Zelli on her quest for the truth. And who knows, perhaps these monstrous misfits may discover truths of their own ...

In this new novel from Madeleine Roux, Zelli and her friends navigate a world of fantasy, their journey echoing the best of children's fiction. Their adventures in role-playing games and their quest for self-discovery make this a top pick for kids and fans of juvenile fiction.

For fans of Dav Pilkey (Dog Man), Pi Kids (Unicorns Have Bad Manners), Andy Griffiths (The 78-Storey Treehouse), Liz Pichon (Tom Gates 17), and Aaron Reynolds (Creepy Crayon!).

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