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LONGLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2019
‘Irresistible … a modern classic’ GUARDIAN
‘A warm-hearted debut … lovely, expressive, characterful’ SUNDAY TIMES
When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad’s garden, he doesn’t think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house – and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker …
Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very … unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker – and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens – more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons …
The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series.
From the Publisher
Written by Andy Shepherd
Andy Shepherd is a children’s writer working in middle-grade fiction. She lives near Cambridge with her husband, two sons…and several dragons.
Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
Sara Ogilvie is the winner of the 2011 Booktrust Best New Illustrator Award. Her many picture books include THE DETECTIVE DOG by Julia Donaldson, THE WORST PRINCESS by Anna Kemp, and IZZY GIZMO by Pip Jones.
Imagine if you could grow dragons … in your very own garden!
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE 2019: The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series.
When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad’s garden, he doesn’t think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit back into the house – and gets the delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker – quickly. And then something extraordinary happens – more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons!
See more in this sparky and hilarious series below!
‘Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Cressida Cowell’ – South Wales Evening Post
‘[An] ingenious premise is brought to life with great skill and humour.’ – The Scotsman
‘Hilarious, warm and full of magic… featuring delightful line drawings.’ – The Metro
Things you should know before growing your own dragon:
Dragons are a LOT more trouble than cucumbers…
They may be small and look cute, but they will eat almost anything.
Beware their poo. Dragon poo is highly flammable.
Prepare to be dazzled. Dragons can see right into your heart.
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