Larger	Blue Moon Rising (Darkwood, Bk 1) Author: Simon R. Green
	Book Information Publisher: Roc Book Type: Mass Market Paperback Rating: 25 ISBN-13: 9780451450951 - ISBN-10: 0451450957 Publication Date: 12/2000 Pages: 480 Book Reviews

Rupert didn't especially want to be a prince. And he certainly never asked to be the second son of a royal line that really didn't need a spare. So he was sent out to slay a dragon and prove himself-a quest straight out of legend. But he also discovered the kinds of things legends tend to leave out, as well as the usual demons, goblins, the dreaded Night Witch-and even worse terrors hidden in the shadows of Darkwood.

Rupert did find a fiery dragon-and a beautiful princess to rescue. But the dragon turned out to be a better friend than anyone back at the castle, and with the evil of Darkwood spreading, Rupert was going to need all the friends he could get.