A review by iffer
Handbook for Dragon Slayers by Merrie Haskell

3.0

I liked Handbook for Dragon Slayers, and I'm sure that I would've liked it much more if I had read it when I was in elementary school, in its target audience. The tale is a fairly simple adventure story, and I wish that the characters had been developed more in depth, but I liked the fact that the story was about about a girl realizing that although she has troubles and difficulties, she also basically has a good life. It was also refreshing to read a story about main character who has a physical disability who realizes that, even if she has some limitations, she can still experience exhilarating adventures and feel free. I think that Handbook for Dragon Slayers is a very positive book for young girls about self-esteem, perspective, and having acceptance/understanding for, and gaining acceptance/understanding from, those who are different than you.