(3) 4-6 Dragon Keepers series. Illustrated by John Shroades. Book six of the series sees cousins Daisy and Jesse following their dragon, Emmy, to help Santa Claus. But something's fishy at the North Pole, and it turns out that the person they've been helping is actually the legendary hero Beowulf. Younger readers may crave the real-deal Santa, but there's adventure and magic aplenty. Whimsical black-and-white illustrations open each chapter.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(3) 4-6 When Hild saves the crown prince's life she doesn’t expect to be accused of being possessed and then sent to marry Beowulf, king of a rival clan. Hild's internal struggle as she decides what convictions she is willing to sacrifice in order to prove her worth add depth to this adventure story, a companion to The Coming of the Dragon.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers