Guys Read: Bouncing the Grinning Goat
A Short Story from Guys Read: Other Worlds
Published on 17. September 2013
50 pages
978-0-06-228970-4 (ISBN)
Description
Spark has stolen her brother's armor and his sword, and now she's looking for a job. But this job is going to bring much more than she bargained for, and even her wits might not be enough to save her. A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.
She's only pretending to be a hero, but what happens when a real threat arrives?
- Strong Female Protagonist: Spark might be in over her head, but she's got more courage than her stolen armor has steel.
- Funny Fantasy Adventure: From bluffing her way into a bouncer job to outsmarting a tavern full of toughs, this quest is packed with wit and humor.
- Hidden Powers: She thinks her only magic is a clever lie and a lucky rock. She's about to find out she's wrong when the dangerous Ash Raiders attack.
- Perfect for Reluctant Readers: A fast-paced, standalone short story that grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go.
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Shannon Hale ("Bouncing the Grinning Goat") began writing at age ten?mostly fantasy stories where she was the heroine. She never stopped. She writes bestselling books for kids and adults and also writes graphic novels. Her book Princess Academy was named a Newbery Honor Book in 2006. Shannon lives with her family near Salt Lake City, Utah.
