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The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde
Dragons and the inhabitants of Hereford have abided by the Dragonpact for 400 years, according to Jasper Fforde’s novel The Last Dragonslayer. Jennifer Strange, a 15-year-old acting manager of a magical employment agency, is unaware that she is the Last Dragonslayer when she hears that the seers believe the Last Dragon will be killed by the Last Dragonslayer.
Even though the Last Dragonslayer may not be able to stop it, something significant is coming and she is determined not to fulfil the prophecy. This book is classified as a young adult book. It feels like a continuation of Fforde’s other extraordinary tales set in his equally spectacular made-up universe. The Thursday Next books featured the Sisterhood of the Lobster.
They take on a more significant role in The Last Dragonslayer as we discover that they send foundlings, like Jennifer, to jobs as indentured servants from which they will be released at the age of 18. When the owner of the employment agency vanishes in a supernatural accident, Jennifer, who has had her licence since she was 13 and control of the business, takes over. In this land, driver’s licences are granted based on maturity.
The plot comes straight out of Fforde. Jennifer is perceptive, witty, and able to keep her composure under pressure. She isn’t a real teenager in our world, but in Fforde’s “United Kingdom,” she is incredibly convincing. Children above the age of 12 are advised to read The Last Dragonslayer, and I assume that’s because there are character deaths. In order to state that the finale is done in the best spirit of understanding what you must do, even when you don’t want to, I won’t specifically give any spoilers.
Another lesson is that sometimes doing the incorrect thing is just a waste of time, even if you’ve done it all your life. Since what I’ve just said doesn’t truly indicate how the book ends, I say these aren’t spoilers. My 10-year-old would adore reading this book. She adores dragons, and I think the book is suitable for her age group.
Young adult books frequently speak down to young readers. I’ve previously mentioned that one of my pet peeves with young adult literature is that the storyline is occasionally sacrificed in the name of writing for a younger audience. My grandmother really believed that kids will understand what you are trying to tell them. They might not understand it on the first or second day, but eventually they will.
The Last Dragonslayer is written by Fforde without any laziness. Everyone will find his stories interesting, and they all will comprehend them to varying degrees. The Last Dragonslayer was an enjoyable journey that was quirky and magical, full of memorable characters that you want to see again. They assert that reluctant readers haven’t chosen the correct book. I bet that many young people who don’t think they enjoy reading will change their minds after reading this book and become lifelong readers.
About The Book
In the good old days, magic was indispensable—it could both save a kingdom and clear a clogged drain. But now magic is fading: drain cleaner is cheaper than a spell, and magic carpets are used for pizza delivery. Fifteen-year-old foundling Jennifer Strange runs Kazam, an employment agency for magicians—but it’s hard to stay in business when magic is drying up.
And then the visions start, predicting the death of the world’s last dragon at the hands of an unnamed Dragonslayer. If the visions are true, everything will change for Kazam—and for Jennifer. Because something is coming. Something known as . . . Big Magic.
The Review
The Last Dragonslayer
10 Score
It's a funny, witty, clever, unique and truly delicious book. I immediately loved Jennifer and Tiger...whose last name is Prawns...do you get it? Tiger Prawns! Jennifer and Tiger are foundlings who after a period of time in an orphanage get to work with wizards as sort of wizard keepers...they drive wizards around and do the books, answer phones...the usual sort of work...lol. There are so many very clever facets to this book...for example...the wizards are hired to rewire houses and unplug drains but in magical wizard like ways. To get to your room you step into the elevator shaft and shout your number and you are just whooshed to it. Tiger's room doesn't allow itself to get messy...there is a Quarkbeast and a transparent moose and much much more. And magic is measured in gigashanders? OMG!
PROS
- It's Inventive & Funny.
- Wonderfully Funny & Suspenseful.
- Thought Provoking Book.
- Whimsical With Great Characters.
CONS
- Dull And Boring.
- Sad And Shallow.
- Cheap Writing.
- Very Disappointed.
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