The Wobbly Dummy

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The Wobbly Dummy (Book 4)

The Wobbly Dummy may look silly, but don't be fooled. You will need wisdom, strength and magic to come out on top. Choose your equipment wisely and show me that you and your friends are ready to take the next step in your training to becoming great adventurers... like me!

Build Your Hero and Prove Yourself in the Training Yard!

Training day has arrived at the Adventurer's Keep! Before you can face quests beyond the town walls, you must prove your worth against the dreaded Wobbly Dummy — a training target that hurls bubbles at you with every step you take. First, choose your champion from six playable characters (Apprentice, Human, Elf, Goblin, Unicorn Foal, or Baby Dragon), each with unique stats in Health, Wisdom, Strength, and Magic. Then visit the town's shops to spend your gold on the right equipment for your character's weak spots. Plan wisely — the bubbles won't care if you spent all your gold on the wrong things!

Why Kids & Parents Love This Book:

  • Strategic Thinking – Analyse your character's weaknesses and choose equipment that covers your blind spots before entering the training yard.
  • Numeracy & Budgeting – Manage a gold budget across multiple shops; every purchase is a real trade-off between price and benefit.
  • Character Development – Create a character sheet with stats, understand strengths vs. weaknesses, and make meaningful equipment choices.
  • Teamwork & Group Play – When played with multiple apprentices each choosing a different character, coordination and shared strategy shine.
  • Full TTRPG Onboarding – The most mechanics-rich book in the series, bridging the gap from storybook adventures to tabletop role-playing games.

How It Works:

  • One person is The Reader, bringing the adventure to life with voices and storytelling.
  • One or more Apprentices use dice rolls and their imagination to navigate the quest.
  • Rolling a high number is usually best, but creative thinking can turn any situation around!
  • Are you ready to prove yourself and embark on an unforgettable journey? The adventure awaits!

Books in the series

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The Mysterious Egg (Book 1)

Winner of the Imagination Gaming award for best literacy game 2025.

Not everyone can grow up to be a great adventurer, but you are apprenticed to one of the best in the land – me! Today, I've trusted you with an important quest. Delivering the mysterious egg will REALLY test if you have what it takes to join me on future adventures.

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The Itchy Dragon (Book 2)

The baby dragon that I am training to protect the town is very ill. Even though you are still an apprentice, I know YOU have the skills to find a cure for your little friend. Hurry apprentice, before it's too late!

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The Unicorn Heist (Book 3)

A daring heist has left the farmer's two prized unicorns missing and their helpless foal all alone. Can YOU uncover the thief and track down the stolen unicorns before it's too late? Question the villagers, follow the clues, and use every skill you have to crack the case!

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Image of The Wobbly Dummy

The Wobbly Dummy (Book 4)

The Wobbly Dummy may look silly, but don't be fooled. You will need wisdom, strength and magic to come out on top. Choose your equipment wisely and show me that you and your friends are ready to take the next step in your training to becoming great adventurers... like me!

Read more

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The Big Bad (Book 5)

The town is in danger from a big, bad... well, you'll need to see it to believe it. Help us to keep the town safe. You must use everything you have learned in your training as our apprentice.

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