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Dragons Out!
Learn about software testing in a fun way, by reading stories about dragons and knights. The book is a great read for children on their own, with their parents, or as an additional reading in schools. It is also for anyone who wants to know what software testing is, they will enjoy this book tremendously.
The book talks about adventures of two children, Laura and Tom, who tumble into dragons annoying villages and castles. They learn about different dragons and how to defeat them with the help of knights. The children grow into exceptional dragon experts.
Stories are explained in information technology and software testing terms and concepts, e.g. a dragon represents a software defect, and knights represent testers and developers. Reading parallels is an easy-to-understand way of learning.
In this book, Kari Kakkonen combines his passion into fantasy and software testing in a new and fascinating way, creating an enjoyable experience for the readers.
The book is suitable for ages of 9-99, although it is written for children.
“I love the idea of bringing testing and dragons together. Explaining testing ideas in this way is great for new testers to give them a broad idea of the depth of testing. The stories can sit on their own for children as well, and may encourage them to think about how they could test some of the apps they use.”
Janet Gregory, DragonFire Inc, co-author of three books on agile testing.
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Doug and Dex, Zombie Detectives
Doug and Dex are the youngest detectives in the world.
When their sister, Tilly, has her brain captured by a gang of ravenous brain snatchers, they set out to find it before she becomes a zombie forever.
Told with humour, imagination and delightful illustrations, this is a story about the strength of family, the rewards of hard work and the importance of keeping your brains in your head!
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Cometh the Witch
Little Green is a witch. Not your ordinary, wearing black, pointy hat, cat-owning witch. She is more of a feisty hippy, green dress, bare feet, blonde-hair with-flower-in-it and no-cat witch, and you mess with her at your peril.
Armed with only a garden gnome, she fends off marauding goblins. When homeless hillbillies arrive in Brooklands, she’s there to help: racing against bullies in Lord Maxwell’s horseless chariot race, using extraordinary magic to help the circus Indian find his way home, dealing with cruel and wicked witch-finders. All this and it’s her birthday too. She really doesn’t want any fuss, so who’s the strange sailor knocking at the door?
Oh yes, Little Green is certainly a witch and, my word, what a witch!
This is going to be magic!
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Clavius: The Hapless Tooth Fairy
Clavius longs to be accepted by the tooth fairies on the highest hill. However, his appearance is less than 'enchanting'. With the help of his friend, Iron Gray, the bat, Clavius begins a journey to become a proper tooth fairy. But Clavius learns that it's not what you leave underneath pillows that will make children remember your name.
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Claudia Quash and the Spell of Pencliff
On her thirteenth birthday, Claudia Quash receives a mysterious letter. It unlocks an unsolved crime, and Claudia has to clear her family name. Little does she know that she’ll be transported back in time into a magical world, where she also discovers special powers of her own. On her journey she’ll be chasing criminals, making new friends, and facing a dark terror that hovers over the land. If she can’t solve the mystery she might never return home…
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Christmas Eve - Seeing Is Believing
Ever wondered what it’s like, or even dreamt what it’s like, being transported from one place to another? Well, that’s exactly what happened to Nash. One minute he’s sat in his chair at home and the next his life was about to change forever. Now Nash was a quiet and somewhat shy person but strange things happen when you’re seeing and believing... Nash was well groomed and always keeping up with the fashion, in fact, he owned over 50 pairs of training shoes. Like a lot of young men he followed football and supported Arsenal and liked to go out with the boys at weekends. However, deep down Nash always thought that one day he would get married, live in a nice house, and have children of his own. Unfortunately, life isn’t always as simple as that and sometimes you really have to work hard to fulfil your dreams and wishes, and sometimes things don’t even seem to make sense and this was definitely the case in Nash’s story.
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Charlie Ant 2: The Wizard Ant
Charlie Ant is desperate. His best friend, Sam, has just fallen into a tray of curry and chips! He needs to find a way to rescue Sam before he drowns…but what can he do?
Sam is shocked when Charlie returns to help as he looks completely different!
There is no choice but to ask The Wizard Ant for help…but he is really scary!
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Captain Glitter Beard and the Three Mermaids
Sometimes, being a little different can be tricky.
Captain Glitter Beard is a lonely pirate, longing for some friends to share his adventures with. Although the other pirates have their mateys, Captain Glitter Beard has something they don’t – a magic pirate ship called ‘Bucky’.
Together, through magic portals, the Captain and ‘Bucky’ travel to secret magical places, that no one else can get to. Captain Glitter Beard cherishes his special adventures, and, one day, finds the most precious treasure he could wish for…
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By Jove!!!
Jove the wizard has unwittingly released a demon from the underworld. Aided by the Cosmic Dancer, the spirit that keeps the world in balance, he must return it from whence it came. Attacked by the Electric Warrior, foxed by the Flowers of Evil, this is not going to be easy.
Why is there a giant Glass Onion in the village pond and where did it come from?
Will the witches help, and can the Rainbow Demon finally be defeated?
All this, not to mention a dragon…
I said not to mention the dragon!!!
By Jove, this is going to be fun.
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Bobby
Bobby is a young dragon trying to make sense of a very confusing and daunting world and all that life has to throw at him.
Follow him on his journey through all his trials and tribulations as he makes his way through life enjoying the love and encouragement of his parents.
Enjoy his success and happiness as he relishes life and all its challenges.
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Boban From Zoltan
Introducing Boban from Zoltan! This funny, wise, kind and charismatic wizard will spark the creativity and imagination in the minds and hearts of all children! Boban from Zoltan teaches the art of gratitude by touching on the miracles of life that are often overlooked in the everyday. From the magical order of nature, like making the rain fall to ensuring the sun rises to the inner workings of our mind and body. He takes the reader on a visual adventure, sharing what he does and doesn’t do with his magical powers in his own whimsical way. This story will leave children with a broader perspective and appreciation of life’s little miracles in a very humorous and heart-warming manner!
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Birrick’s Quest for the Other World
Can elves do good, or magic? Can they find secrets or proof of the Other World?
Journey with Birrick on his quest, as he seeks out hidden truths and tries to liberate the Citadel and its keeper from the problems of magic, science and power gone wrong. Come along for his struggle to get back to the Other World where he feels that he belongs.
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