15-year-old Jennifer Strange, a foundling and indentured servant, manages Kazam Mystical Arts, an employment agency for out-of-work magicians.
Precognitive visions predict the death of Maltcassion, the last living dragon, at the hands of a "Dragonslayer". The Last Dragonslayer
Jennifer is unexpectedly named the official Dragonslayer. She must navigate a world of greedy land-grabbers, advertising contracts, and King Snodd IV’s political schemes—all while trying to decide if she truly wants to kill the last of an ancient species. Key Themes and Elements The Last Dragonslayer: Magnificent Nonsense! She must navigate a world of greedy land-grabbers,
is a middle-grade fantasy novel by Jasper Fforde, first published in 2010. It is the first installment in The Chronicles of Kazam series and is known for its satirical take on modern commercialism and the fading role of magic in a corporate world. Plot Summary It is the first installment in The Chronicles
The story is set in the Ununited Kingdom, an alternate modern-day UK where magic once thrived but has since dwindled to mundane utility.