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Description
Queen Martha puts Mike in charge of bringing the jewel of Glendragon to the blacksmith to be placed securely in her crown. Along the way, Mike stops to help Mrs. Piecrust bake some pies, and when he is finished baking, Mike realizes the jewel is missing.
Quick Summary
A boy gets a royal mission in medieval Glendragon, but his important job takes an unexpected turn when he stops to help a neighbor bake pies. Kids will laugh at the silly mix-up and feel like detectives as they wonder alongside Mike where the sparkling jewel could have disappeared to. If your kid likes the gentle mysteries in "Nate the Great" or the silly adventures in "Junie B. Jones," they'll adore this medieval mix-up. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders who are ready for short chapter books with just a little bit of mystery and a lot of heart.