Dragon on a Pedestal by Piers Anthony

This narrative centers on King Dor and Queen Irene of Xanth, particularly Irene's journey to rescue their daughter, Ivy, who has wandered off with a rejuvenated Gap Dragon named Stanley and Hugo, the infant Good Magician Humfrey. The sources detail Irene's magical abilities with plants, her encounters with mythical creatures and formidable monsters, and her quest for the Tree of Seeds and the Tree of Immortality to restore Humfrey. Simultaneously, Ivy's perspective reveals her own burgeoning, powerful magic, which enhances the abilities of those around her, including Stanley and Hugo. The overarching conflict involves a destructive wiggle swarm threatening Xanth, forcing various creatures—including the Cyclops brothers and a truce between warring goblins and harpies—to unite against the common foe. Ultimately, the story highlights themes of courage, family bonds, and the extraordinary power of belief in a magical world