Meet accident-prone Tassalonia Monk and delve into the rich world of the Isles of Peryll in this fabulous new adventure by Amy Sparkes. Orphaned as a baby and raised by the Chief Steward, Tassie is flabbergasted to learn she may be the islands only hope when the deadly Shadow rises once more. And yet, can…
When Emba hears a thump from outside, a dragon is the last thing she expects to find. Convinced it’s just her imagination running wild, her friend Fred has no option but to tell her the truth and her world will never be the same again. A baby girl with yellow eyes and scaly limbs –…
The perfect book for World Book Day! The school holidays have arrived at last but for one little girl, the holiday homework is a nightmare. She has to read a WHOLE book! On a trip to the library with her mother, she wonders how to pick one from the bewildering choice available . Luckily, her…
With a job title of Bringer of Bones, you’d think young dragon, Rory, would be happy supplying the other dragons with dinner. However, Rory doesn’t like bones or shoes or tutus or anything else human. In fact, he doesn’t even like his uncle and the other dragons, they’re mean to him and he’s…
There’s a magical bond between a person and their dragon and Serina can’t wait for Hatching Day to see if she’s chosen by one of the scaly creatures on her home, the island of Arcosi. When her world is turned upside down, she finds herself fleeing to the last place she’d ever consider landing…
Emba Oak and her faithful wasp snake, Whip, are now on their third action-packed adventure. But, this time, they are headed to the sea. The Screaming Sea. So don’t go thinking ice-creams and donkey rides because it’s a bit more ghost armies, bounty hunters, evil Grand Thief Masters, pirate ships, and deadly eight-legged sea…
Soaring through the air faster than she’d ever thought possible, Emba Oak awakens from yet another exhilarating dream where her dragon genes allow her to fly. The scales on her body and the need to control the fire that burns deep within her, makes her question if the dreams she’s been having are in fact…
‘Just keep your eyes open and some oven gloves and water pistols handy and you’ll be fine.’ Oooo now this is a super clever idea for a book. Seamlessly blending nonfiction and narrative styles, Andy Shepherd brings us The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons, with gorgeous illustrations throughout from Sara Ogilvie. Tomas has had…
Hold on to your swords… there’s a shiny new series in town, and it’s a fiery, flame-crackling winner from Alastair Chisholm, with wonderful black and white illustrations from Eric Deschamps and that gorgeous cover from Ben Mantle. Perfectly pitched at 7-9 year olds, this is a great reading-out-loud gem for Year one and two in…
Ooo I devoured this wonderfully warm and funny story in one sitting. Do Not Disturb the Dragons is the first in a brand new series from Michelle Robinson and Sharon Davey. It follows the sisters Grace and Portia who live in a castle, protected by dragons. This is no ordinary land – the dragon’s poop…
We’ve all been under house arrest for just so long. We’ve built Lego towers as tall as the ceiling and kicked footballs so hard our shoes flew off (maybe that’s just me). We’ve sweated our way through Joe Wicks’ workouts in our slippers. We’ve tried our darnedest to make it fun. But we’re. . .…
Liz Flanagan’s Dragon Daughter, which won both the Leeds Book Award and the Calderdale Book Award, has been a firm favourite. But. Wait ’til I tell you that the second book of the series, Rise of the Shadow Dragons, is due for publication in May 2020. Oh yes! And to top that off, My Book Corner…
Show of hands please. Who made a New Year’s Resolution to spend less time on social media? Yep, just as I thought… basically everyone. Now hands up if after deleting the Facebook app you snuck back on. Go on, be honest, it was just a peek right? And then you had to “check” Twitter, while…
Yes! It’s the second in the series of this fabulous trilogy. Loved The Boy Who Grew Dragons, couldn’t wait to see where Andy Shepherd had taken Tomas on his dragon journey. Let’s set the scene – Tomas and his Grandad spend time together in the garden. It’s their time, sorting the plants and chatting as…
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor is such a fun read – become immersed in the fascinating life of the wonderful Joan Procter as Patricia Valdez’s light, humourous prose takes you on her journey. “While other girls read stories about dragons and princesses, Joan read books about lizards and crocodiles.” Beginning this real life story when Joan…
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