that the wizards poisoned the King with the help of Woraug. The wizards plan to interfere with the trials to allow Woraug to win the title of King. In exchange, Woraug will give them access to the Caves and magical items held by the dragons. Alianora discovers a way to melt wizards: soapy water mixed with lemon juice. With this discovery, and the help of her friends, Cimorene foils the wizards' plan. Meanwhile, Kazul wins the trials fairly and becomes the King of the Dragons. Reception Reception to the novel has been positive. Kirkus Reviews called it "Smoothly written and ingenious fantasy", praising its non-stereotypical female protagonists. In 1991, Dealing With Dragons appeared on the ALA Best Book for Young Adults list (now ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults), the School Library Journal Best Book of the Year list, and the New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Aged list. Dealing With Dragons won the 1991 Minnesota Book Award for Fantasy and Science Fiction. References Citation Wrede, Patricia C. Dealing with Dragons, Jane Yolen Books, 1990, (1st edition). Published in the UK as Dragonsbane. 1990 American novels 1990 fantasy novels American young adult novels American fantasy novels Enchanted Forest Chronicles Young adult fantasy novels