Dragonborn
The soaring New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
'Think Tolkien meets Teen Wolf . . . an epic and richly imagined journey of self-discovery' – The Times.
The electric new fantasy series for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Impossible Creatures, perfect for readers aged 9-12.
Life is no fun for Alex Evans. Ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface.
And flames spill from her mouth.
Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to the legendary island of Skralla, Alex must now train alongside fierce, frightening dragon children, if she is to unlock the power of her birthright.
But other dragons are rising too. Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, is preparing a war against the human world, and Alex has to be good enough for this fight, or we all will burn . . .
'Astonishing . . . burns with brilliance' – A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Two years after her father's death, 12-year-old Alex Evans uncovers a secret about her parentage that her overprotective mother has been trying to hide: Alex is a dragon like her dad. As she begins coming into once-dormant powers like fire-breathing, the ancient dragon Oliphos whisks her away to the hidden island of Skralla, one of the last dragon strongholds on Earth, where she will study among other dragonlings and practice controlling her new abilities. Unlike her peers, however, Alex is unable to safely transfigure into dragon form, putting her at risk as her combat training grows too brutal for her human body to handle. Moreover, Drak Midna, a legendary evil dragon who disappeared years ago, resurfaces seeking an artifact that could grant him unspeakable power—and Alex fears she's somehow connected to his search. Murray (Shipwreck Island) presents an introspective, harrowing story in which dragon transformations and quests for mystical objects ferry themes of grief, growth, and accepting change. Using familiar magical school tropes, the author balances wonder-laced, laughter-fueled adventure with fearsome action, resulting in a fanciful and exciting series opener. Alex reads as white. Ages 8–12.
