The boy raised his sword (stick) high into the air and then plunged it deep into the wicked dragon’s chest.

“Die, foul creature! Be vanquished by the power of righteousness!”

The dragon roared in agony and then collapsed, toppling onto his back and then twitching several times before falling still. Elated, the boy yanked his sword free of the wretched reptile’s corpse and declared his victory.

“Behold, mom! I have slain the evil dragon! No longer shall – ah!”

The dragon’s tail coiled around the ...