Dungeons & Dragons Pocket Expert

Name: Dungeons & Dragons Pocket Expert
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241674475
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Stacy King

Series: Pocket Expert

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A bitesize guide to the characters and locations of Dungeons & Dragons. Packed with facts, figures, and stunning images. Become an instant expert on all things Dungeons & Dragons with this handy pocket-size guide! What's the difference between a rogue and a ranger? Why is it... Read More

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A bitesize guide to the characters and locations of Dungeons & Dragons. Packed with facts, figures, and stunning images.

Become an instant expert on all things Dungeons & Dragons with this handy pocket-size guide!

What's the difference between a rogue and a ranger? Why is it difficult to sneak up on a Beholder? Where might you find an ogre? And just what exactly is Faerûn?

From mighty dragons and powerful sorcerers, to hidden tombs and tentacled monsters, this pocket guide is just the beginning of your adventure. Discover everything you ever needed to know about the world of D&D!

Packed with facts and stats about the incredible Dungeons & Dragons universe, the Pocket Expert gives young D&D fans a one-stop source of amazing facts to wow their friends with!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241674475

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 102.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 132g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Stacy King is a professional nerd who loves introducing new people to her favourite obsessions. Her work includes the Dungeons and Dragons' Young Adventurer's Guide series and Manga Classics, adapting classic literary works into graphic novels. She lives in downtown Toronto with her husband, comics author Jim Zub, and far too many dice.

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