The Dragon and Her Boy
'Never has gutter-life been more appealing. Penny Chrimes' blisteringly descriptive writing draws the heat from the cobbles and the steam from the nostrils. A larruping good adventure' - Zeb Soanes
A story of a the very last living dragon, stuck living in a tunnel under London, and the boy who unintentionally finds himself as her protector, perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink & Stars.When Stick discovers there is a dragon living underneath the streets of London, he finds himself unintentionally drawn into an epic adventure and a quest -- but how can he find a place for a dragon to live in London when dragons aren't supposed to exist? And with foes at every corner who want to exploit the dragon for themselves, it's going to take a daring plan for Stick to find a safe place for his dragon -- and for himself.Penny Chrimes worked as a television news journalist for most of her career, after starting work in Fleet Street. She's based in Kent and now writing full time. Her books are often inspired by walking and experiencing both the natural world, and the human history all around us.
Author: Penny Chrimes
Format: Paperback, 384 pages, 128mm x 196mm, 280 g
Published: 2021, Hachette Children's Group, United Kingdom
Genre: Children's Fiction
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
'Never has gutter-life been more appealing. Penny Chrimes' blisteringly descriptive writing draws the heat from the cobbles and the steam from the nostrils. A larruping good adventure' - Zeb Soanes
A story of a the very last living dragon, stuck living in a tunnel under London, and the boy who unintentionally finds himself as her protector, perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink & Stars.When Stick discovers there is a dragon living underneath the streets of London, he finds himself unintentionally drawn into an epic adventure and a quest -- but how can he find a place for a dragon to live in London when dragons aren't supposed to exist? And with foes at every corner who want to exploit the dragon for themselves, it's going to take a daring plan for Stick to find a safe place for his dragon -- and for himself.Penny Chrimes worked as a television news journalist for most of her career, after starting work in Fleet Street. She's based in Kent and now writing full time. Her books are often inspired by walking and experiencing both the natural world, and the human history all around us.