Dragon on a Pedestal was the 1st Xanth novel I have read. I can say but one word: WOW! It was a great story. It combined an interseting story about how little princess Ivy got lost in the jungles of Xanth after being saved from the Gap Dragon by a zombie, and added many interesting twists at the same time. Ivy's fearlessness and bravery got her through every challenge she faced. Piers Anthony even added some interesting words from, possibly, a "Xanth Dictionary" to make it fun. I really got into the story. Anthony described everything very well, it was as if you were there. I think it was an extremely awesome book, and anyone interested in fantasy stories should read it.