Kids into Books: Jane and the Magician

Author: Martin Baynton

Illustrator: Martin Baynton

Publisher: Walker Books, $12.95

Age Group: 5+ years

Jane tried to keep his head above the water, but it was impossible. She was sinking herself, pulled down by the weight of her armour.

Down went Jane through the churning water. Down and round, deeper and deeper.

She struggled to pull her armour off, but there were too many buckles. So she drew her sword and sliced through the leather straps.

Piece by piece her beautiful armour fell away and she swam to the surface.

(Continued on page 22 of Jane and the Magician)