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Ian Beck.
In his second adventure, it's up to Digory to come to the rescue after King Widget disappears. A baby dragon, a failed joust, a second lost king, and practical Princess Enid add to the fun. Readers familiar with the first book will find this to be more of the same. Beck's expressively silly line drawings bolster the story.