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Book Review By megam m.
Dragon's Bait by Vivian Vande Velde

After Alys is is sentenced to death by a dragon after being accused of witchcraft she finds herself tied to a stake in a field awaiting death. When the dragon comes Alys finds that he can change into a man. The dragon agrees to help her get revenge. Alys must decide if she realy wants revenge against some of her old friends.


Plot & Themes
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past
Adversaries are… - dragon buddy
Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14)
GIANT monster(s) Yes
Descript. of chases or violence - 30 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 0 %

Main Character
Identity: - Female
Age: - a teen

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 40's-50's
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
Intelligence - Average intelligence

Setting
Terrain
Earth setting: - 17th century - during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
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