The cast: an un-ordinary king, and an extraordinary princess, a couple of kooky giants, an overzealous magician, a loyal and helpful witch, and a host of evil and dangerous wizards. The instruments: a broken-down magic carpet, a leaking magical sword, and a few buckets of soapy lemon water. The problem: dragon-napping and magic-stealing. And so the story begins, one fine day while King Mendanbar is taking a casual stroll through the Enchanted Forest. . 'A refreshing romp.'-Kirkus'[A] story that