Dragons, Heists and Other Retirement Plans (Hornsboggle & Dodge #1)

With an atlas sprawled out on her knees, and a row of yarn balls arranged in front of her, Katherine felt quite at home again. Even in the dusty stacks of the Burnt Umberland Library, a jolt of vitality tingled all of her senses down to her fingertips.

“What’s all this about, then?” Ruben asked, standing behind her and craning to see. He absently laid a hand on her shoulder and withdrew it sheepishly when she turned to look at him.

“Only one of the most important secrets of our phenomenally successful careers,” Mrs. Chrysler replied, oblivious to this exchange. “You, my creaky friend, are in for the treat of your life. Prepare to bear witness to the magic that is Katty the Mapmaker.”

“Honestly, Imogene,” Katherine said, stifling a laugh. “That’s enough. You’re starting to make me nervous. I haven’t done this in a while, you know.”