Illustration for Chapter 9!

Full-page illustration for Chapter 9 of Wordsworth and the Dragon. Notice that each horse apparently has the same hair stylist as his rider. And did you also notice that one of the knights is female? Awesome!

copyright Christina Wald

"Five knights in chain mail rode into the clearing on spirited warhorses. As always, Wordsworth wished with all his heart that he were one of them. While four of the knights went to check the surrounding area and look into all the huts, their leader approached and dismounted. Wordsworth recognized Sir Clooney." 
~ Chapter 9, "Lost is Found"

Illustrations for Chapter 8: Muddletonques

copyright Christina Wald

 "The muddletongue was making horrible noises in his throat and waving his flaming torch in the air. Other muddletongues stood around the cage, growling and grunting. Some were very big and others were not so big, but they all had the same strong-looking arms and long, tangled hair. They were dressed in animal skins." 

copyright Christina Wald

"Then, over in a corner, he saw something that seemed very much out of place. It looked sort of like a wooden bench, with two legs and a curved top. He barely suppressed a loud gasp. That's it!"