Kate McMullan

Wiglaf has been given a very important assignment for the school newspaper. He needs to write a deeply revealing article about the academy's greedy headmaster, Mordred de Marvelous. Hoping to uncover the real man behind the money-making schemes, Wiglaf and his buddy Angus decide to secretly follow Mordred around for the day. Their undercover journalism mission takes a shocking turn when they overhear a highly suspicious conversation. Mordred and his scout, Yorick, are whispering about kidnapped twins and hidden gold. The boys realize this is a much bigger story than a simple profile piece. Determined to uncover the truth, Wiglaf and Angus launch a full investigation. They quickly discover that snooping into Mordred's secretive business is incredibly dangerous, and they end up finding much more trouble than they ever expected.

The year is 999, and panic is spreading through the Dragon Slayers' Academy. According to a terrifying ancient prophecy, the end of the world is rapidly approaching. Wiglaf and his friends are understandably nervous about what will happen when the clock strikes midnight on the final day of the year. Just when things seem completely hopeless, Wiglaf meets a very strange boy named Zack. Zack is dressed in bizarre clothes and makes an absolutely unbelievable claim. He says he is actually from the future and is living proof that the world does not end in the year 1000! Wiglaf must decide if he can trust this mysterious time traveler. Together, they have to navigate the medieval superstitions of their classmates and figure out how to stop the widespread panic before the new millennium begins.

Meet the machine Clank! Rattle! Bang! Meet the Backhoe Loader. He is a tough, noisy construction vehicle with a serious attitude. When there is a giant mess to clean up, he is the only one for the job, and he is reporting for duty. Getting muddy Cleaning up a huge lot might seem like a lot of work, but for this backhoe, it is as easy as pie. Mud pie, that is! He loves digging, scooping, and hauling away all the heavy debris. Loving the job Why stay clean when making a mess is this much fun? He works hard all day long, crashing and clunking his way through the dirt. This mighty machine absolutely loves his dirty job!

Small but strong When massive ships enter the busy harbor, they cannot dock on their own. They need the help of one special boat. Meet the tugboat! He might be small, but he is completely mighty and ready to work. Pushing and pulling You might think a tiny tugboat cannot handle a giant cargo ship twenty times his size, but think again! He can nudge, bump, butt, shove, ram, push, and pull those massive vessels safely to the dock without breaking a sweat. A harbor hero He works tirelessly all day and night to keep the harbor moving safely. This raucous, high-energy story is a tribute to the toughest little hero on the water. He knows exactly how strong he really is!

Things are rapidly changing at the Dragon Slayers' Academy. The money-hungry headmaster, Mordred, has cooked up his most outrageous scheme yet. He is actively planning to convert the entire school into a deluxe casino to make a fortune, which means he is rushing all the students through a surprise graduation to get them out of the way. Meanwhile, Wiglaf and his friends are entirely focused on a desperate rescue mission. They are searching everywhere to find their beloved dragon buddy, Worm. Unsuccessful in their quest, the group returns to the academy only to find the doors closing and their school days officially over. The young knights-in-training must figure out what comes next now that they are suddenly on their own. They must race against time to reunite with Worm and stop Mordred's terrible casino plans before the academy is lost forever.

A simple class trip turns into a massive medieval mess. Wiglaf and his classmates head to a local home for retired knights, expecting a quiet afternoon of playing games with the elders. Instead, they discover that the legendary Sir Lancelot is living there, and he has officially decided he is done with hacking, whacking, and adventuring. The timing could not possibly be worse. Grizzlegore, the world's oldest living dragon, has just arrived in the neighborhood and is already stirring up serious trouble. The students know they cannot defeat this ancient beast on their own. Erica, Wiglaf, and the rest of the gang must find a way to inspire Sir Lancelot and his retired friends to get back into fighting shape. It will take a tremendous effort to convince the aging heroes to pick up their swords one last time and save the school from complete destruction.

Something massive is stomping through the woods near the Dragon Slayers' Academy. Wiglaf's beloved pet dragon, Worm, has been kidnapped, and the students are determined to get him back. They initially suspect a rival gang of knights-in-training is responsible, but the truth is much larger. The kidnapper turns out to be a giant little girl! She has decided that Worm is the perfect size to be her new house pet, and she has no intention of letting him go. Now, Wiglaf and his friends must switch from being dragon slayers to dragon savers. Rescuing Worm from a giant toddler is going to require a brilliant plan. The students must use all their cleverness to outsmart the towering girl and sneak their fiery friend to safety before he is forced to play dress-up forever.

Wiglaf is thrilled to finally be a Class II lad at the Dragon Slayers' Academy. He is no longer one of the youngest students, which means he is now responsible for showing the new kids the ropes. However, his excitement fades quickly when he meets his new charges. First, Wiglaf has to deal with his wild and energetic little brother, Dudwin, who has just enrolled and is causing constant chaos. To make matters worse, Wiglaf's assigned Little Buddy turns out to be an overgrown, prank-loving troll. The troll makes Wiglaf's life miserable with endless jokes and dirty tricks. When the troll swears there is a ferocious fire-breathing dragon hiding in the woods outside the school, Wiglaf does not know what to believe. He must decide whether to trust the prankster's warning or risk ignoring a very real threat to the academy.

Things are going perfectly for Mordred, the notoriously greedy headmaster of the Dragon Slayers' Academy. New students are lining up to enroll, which means his pockets are filling up with gold. But his excellent mood vanishes when a terrifying headline appears in the local newspaper. The dreaded Bad Luck Dragon, Snagglefahng, is on its way to the school, specifically seeking revenge on Friday the thirteenth. Panicking, Mordred orders every single student to hunt down as many good luck charms as they can find. The halls are soon filled with phony four-leaf clovers and rusty horseshoes. Wiglaf and his friends know that silly superstitions will not stop a furious, fire-breathing beast. They must come up with a real plan to defend the academy and defeat Snagglefahng before their luck completely runs out.

Wiglaf is a small, quiet boy who absolutely hates the sight of blood and would never harm a living thing. His life changes forever when a traveling minstrel foretells that he is destined to become a great hero. Desperate to escape his crude, loutish family, Wiglaf signs up for the Dragon Slayers' Academy. He hopes that taking classes like 101 Ways to Slay will help him fulfill his heroic destiny. However, the school is nothing like he expected. He has to deal with strange roommates, goofy teachers, and truly terrible cafeteria food. To make matters worse, Wiglaf is sent into the dreaded Dark Forest on his very first day to face a terrible beast. Armed with a magic sword and accompanied by his pet pig, Daisy, Wiglaf must figure out how to survive Dragon Slaying 101 without actually hurting anyone.

Jump in Wiglaf and his friends from the Dragon Slayers Academy are just trying to get through the spooky Dark Forest as quickly as possible. When they bump into the wizard Zelnoc, it seems like the perfect chance to ask for a quick magical shortcut. Why it pulls you in Unfortunately for the boys, Zelnoc is famous for magic spells that end in a total disaster. The spell definitely makes them travel faster, but only because they suddenly sprout wings and turn into actual flying dragons! Stuck in their new scaly bodies, Wiglaf, Angus, and Eric are forced to enroll as the newest students at the Dragon Slackers Academy, a secret school where dragons learn how to defeat knights. Seeing the world from the perspective of their sworn enemies changes everything. Who it is for An excellent choice for readers who love magical mistakes, boarding school adventures, and hilarious role reversals. This funny chapter book perfectly blends fantasy and comedy for an unforgettable journey.

The greedy headmaster of Dragon Slayers' Academy, Mordred, has discovered a pot of gold is the grand prize in the All-Schools Brain-Power Tournament. Naturally, he immediately signs up Wiglaf, Erica, and Angus to represent the school. If they lose, Mordred threatens to throw them to a hungry dragon. The pressure is high, but the team faces a major obstacle before the contest even begins. They are stuck with the obnoxious, know-it-all Bragwort as their team captain. He refuses to listen to anyone else, making it nearly impossible to prepare for the difficult questions ahead. To make matters worse, they are up against the incredibly snobbish Knights Noble Conservatory team, who seem to know every answer. Wiglaf and his friends must figure out a way to work together, beat the clock, and outsmart their wealthy rivals to win the tournament and avoid becoming dragon food.

Wiglaf is enrolled at the Dragon Slayers' Academy to learn how to be a fierce warrior, but his newest role is quite the opposite. When he discovers a mysterious, unhatched egg, he has no idea what is inside. To his complete surprise, it hatches into an adorable baby dragon! Instead of slaying the tiny beast, Wiglaf and his roommate Angus immediately decide to keep it as a secret pet. Suddenly, Wiglaf is acting much more like a dragon babysitter than a heroic knight. He has to figure out how to feed, hide, and train the fiery little creature. Keeping a baby dragon hidden in a school full of aspiring slayers is incredibly difficult. Wiglaf must use every trick he can think of to keep his new friend safe from the greedy headmaster Mordred and the other suspicious students.

Jump in Wiglaf and his friends from the Dragon Slayers Academy are heading to Erica's castle for a much needed three day weekend. They are even bringing along Daisy, a special pig who speaks fluent Pig Latin. It sounds like the perfect getaway until they arrive and find King Ken looking completely green. Why it pulls you in The king has come down with a terrible case of liver pox, and Queen Barb's healer is nowhere to be found. Instead, they have to rely on the clumsy wizard Zelnoc. Zelnoc manages to cure the pox, but his magic always comes with a massive mistake. Now King Ken is completely healthy but can only speak in Pig Latin! The kingdom is in an uproar, and it is up to Wiglaf, his friends, and one very clever pig to figure out how to communicate with the royal ruler. Who it is for Perfect for readers who love hilarious fantasy adventures, magical mix ups, and school stories with a medieval twist. If you enjoy clever wordplay and goofy knights in training, this chapter book will keep you laughing from start to finish.

Summer is here, but Wiglaf and his friends are not getting a relaxing vacation. The greedy headmaster of Dragon Slayers' Academy, Mordred, has decided to turn a profit by opening Camp Dragononka. Instead of enjoying the medieval sun, the students are stuck dealing with bizarre camp activities and a setting that feels incredibly suspicious. Things go from bad to worse when strange events start interrupting their days. Wiglaf's energetic little brother is absolutely convinced that ghosts are haunting the campgrounds. The boys realize that someone, or perhaps something, is trying to scare them away for good. Now, Wiglaf and his loyal friends must uncover the truth behind the spooky sightings while surviving Mordred's ridiculous money-making schemes. They will need to work together to figure out who is trying to ruin their summer before the entire camp is forced to shut down.

Strange and spooky noises are echoing from the dark dungeon beneath the Dragon Slayers' Academy. Wiglaf and his stalwart cohorts, Angus and Erica, bravely decide to investigate the terrifying sounds. In the process, they accidentally free the long-imprisoned ghost of the school's original founder, Sir Herbert Dungeonstone. Overjoyed to finally be on the loose again, the vengeful ghost immediately begins wreaking havoc in the halls. Sir Herbert is desperately searching for his stolen gold and is furious at how his once-proud school is currently being run. Meanwhile, Headmaster Mordred is completely distracted trying to impress a wealthy new student, unaware of the chaos unfolding below. Wiglaf and his friends must figure out how to calm the angry spirit and return him to his rest before Sir Herbert completely destroys the academy.

Wiglaf can hardly believe his luck when he actually wins a massive contest. The grand prize is incredible: the legendary Sir Lancelot is coming to visit the Dragon Slayers' Academy for an entire day! The whole school is buzzing with excitement to meet the famous hero in person. When the celebrated knight finally arrives, everyone is completely starstruck. However, Wiglaf's sharp-eyed friend Erica immediately notices that something is wrong. The man parading around the academy does not seem to match the stories of the brave and noble warrior they have all heard about. Erica strongly suspects that this Sir Lancelot is a complete fraud. Now, she and Wiglaf must investigate the suspicious visitor, uncover his true identity, and prevent a major disaster before the fake knight completely ruins the academy's reputation.

The Dark Forest does not exactly sound like the ideal destination for a relaxing class trip. Unfortunately for Wiglaf and the rest of the students at the Dragon Slayers' Academy, they do not have a choice. The greedy headmaster Mordred has sent them on a dangerous mission to find a massive cache of hidden treasure. The recently deceased dragon, Seetha, supposedly left her hoard of gold deep within the treacherous, booby-trapped Cave of Doom. The young knights-in-training must navigate the spooky forest and survive the deadly traps if they want to get their hands on the riches. Wiglaf, who already hates the sight of blood and danger, must summon all his courage to lead his friends through the dark. They will have to work together to outsmart the ancient traps and escape the cave with their lives intact.

It is officially visiting day at the Dragon Slayers' Academy, and Wiglaf is absolutely dreading it. His entire crude, cabbage-farming family is making the trip to see him, and he knows it is going to be a complete disaster. He just wants to fit in and be a normal knight-in-training. His wacky parents and loutish older brothers have a terrible habit of embarrassing him at every turn. Wiglaf is terrified that their loud, obnoxious behavior will make him the laughingstock of the entire school. He frantically tries to keep them away from his friends and the strict academy teachers. Surviving Parents Day might be Wiglaf's toughest challenge yet. He has to navigate his family's chaotic antics while trying to prove that he truly belongs at the academy, all without losing his mind in the process.

The legendary Sir Lancelot is in serious trouble. The evil witch Morgana le Fay has cast a terrible and powerful curse on the famous knight, and he has completely disappeared. Now, it is up to Wiglaf and his loyal buddies from the Dragon Slayers' Academy to find him and break the dark spell. The problem is, Wiglaf and his friends are just young knights-in-training, not seasoned heroes. Their rescue mission leads them straight into a massive medieval mess filled with dark magic, dangerous beasts, and tricky traps. To save the real Sir Lancelot, the students must summon all their courage. They have to outsmart cunning trolls, wicked witches, and other terrifying villains who are determined to stand in their way and keep the famous knight hidden forever.

Rich Princess Belcheena is on a very specific quest. As the second richest princess in the world, she is actively looking for a husband, but her requirements are extremely strict. The lucky candidate must have red hair, his name must start with the letter W, and he must have accidentally slain at least two dragons. When the greedy headmaster of Dragon Slayers' Academy hears that the princess will pay a massive reward to the matchmaker who finds her a husband, he immediately realizes he has the perfect student for the job. Wiglaf fits every single one of those descriptions perfectly. Now, Wiglaf is facing his most terrifying challenge yet. He has survived exploring the Cave of Doom and dealing with fire-breathing monsters, but escaping an arranged marriage to a demanding princess might require a completely different kind of bravery.

Wiglaf never intended to be a hero, but accidentally taking down a dragon certainly changed things. Now he faces an even bigger problem. The mother of the fallen beast, Seetha the Beast of the East, is furious and out for revenge. She is headed straight for the Dragon Slayers' Academy, and she is looking for him. The other students are relying on Wiglaf to prove his bravery once again. The pressure is on, but Wiglaf knows he cannot face a massive, angry dragon entirely on his own. He desperately hopes his friends will stand by his side and help him survive the ultimate test of courage. With time running out before Seetha arrives, Wiglaf must figure out how to outsmart the terrifying Dragon Lady. It will take clever thinking, teamwork, and a lot of luck to save the school and stay alive.

Jump in Do you know what happens in the city while you are fast asleep? A massive garbage truck with ten wide tires and a huge appetite is prowling the streets. He is out looking for your trash, sniffing out leftover breakfast, apple cores, and banana peels. Why it pulls you in This is not a quiet, gentle ride. This truck is loud, proud, and absolutely loves his stinky job. He gobbles up the grossest garbage you can imagine and turns a messy neighborhood into a clean city before the sun comes up. The bold voice and hilarious attitude make cleaning up the trash feel like an amazing adventure. Who it is for Perfect for kids who are fascinated by large vehicles, city life, and all things messy. It is a wildly fun read aloud that brings massive machines to life with incredible energy and humor.