The last dragonslayer / Jasper Fforde

I started to read this book because I have really enjoyed some of Jasper Fforde's adult books - try Shades of grey for example. The last dragonslayer is written for young adults and it is great! Jennifer Strange is a 16 year old running Kazam, an employment agency for those who can do magic. Strange things are happening, and while Jennifer is struggling to come to grips with this, she discovers that she is the last in a line of Dragonslayers. There are foundlings, magic swords, an armoured Dragonmobile, threatened war, corruption and a cast of interesting and original characters. I highly recommend this funny and absorbing book.

Who would enjoy this? If you like fantasy mixed with humour  (think Terry Pratchett, Diana Wynne Jones, Douglas Adams) this book should suit you very well.

Reviewed by Sophie