James Russell

When a passing dragon decides to swipe their dog Coco, brothers Flynn and Paddy decide they should do something about it. In the dead of night, they pack their bags, make some terrible sandwiches, and, setting off before dawn, embark on a rescue mission. Finding the dog and its captor turned out to be easy; it was rescuing Coco that...

The second in the Dragon Brothers Trilogy of children's books, the story follows brothers Flynn and Paddy as they inadvertently end up with a pet dragon.

The Dragon Riders is the third and final book in the Dragon Brothers Trilogy of children's books. The story follows brothers Flynn and Paddy as their pet dragon follows his innate need to migrate—taking them with him.

The Pitbull is furious. His evil plans to capture the dragons on Flynn and Paddy’s paradise island have come to nothing. And now his niece, Briar, has joined forces with the brothers. As he musters his men and machines for a final attempt, a devastating natural disaster strikes which completely changes the game—perhaps forever. This is the fourth junior novel...

It’s 1861, and gold fever is sweeping the world. Otherwise sensible adults have gone mad and will do anything to get their hands on the precious metal. But two children have been caught up in the rush. Michael and Atarangi couldn’t be more different, but they share one thing: each has a remarkable and magical talent. Circumstances conspire to bring...

The Dragon Hunters is a captivating children's picture book that follows the adventurous journey of two brothers. Their quest is to rescue their beloved dog from the clutches of a marauding dragon. This book marks the beginning of the exciting The Dragon Brothers Trilogy, promising more thrilling adventures ahead.

All is well in Gabriel’s Gully, the ramshackle gold rush town. But not for long. Michael and Atarangi have become firm friends with Siu, a Chinese miner’s daughter who came to the schoolhouse to learn. But when bad news from the coast draws their parents away, things take a shocking turn. Disaster strikes, and sinister faces from the past reappear....

Children of the Rush - Book 3 is the third and final book in the Children of the Rush middle grade novel trilogy. It is historical fiction, set in Otago and Hokitika, New Zealand during the gold rushes of the 1860s. Atarangi, Michael, and Siu have crossed the Southern Alps and settled in Hokitika just as a new gold rush...

The first book of The Dragon Brothers Novel Series, this book follows on from the best-selling picture book series The Dragon Brothers Trilogy. The two brothers, Flynn and Paddy, are now 12 and 10 years old respectively, and are facing a challenge like no other. This is one of the world's first novels to incorporate augmented reality (AR) content. The...

The Dragon Defenders - Book Two is a best-selling, rip-roaring, page-turning tale of dragons and their brave child guardians. With mind-blowing, interactive augmented reality content accessible via the free app AR Reads, this book offers a truly immersive experience. Evil boss, The Pitbull, has wasted nine months waiting for the dragon's egg he stole from Flynn and Paddy's paradise island...

The Dragon Defenders - Book Five: The Grand Opening is the fifth and final book in the best-selling Dragon Defenders series. It's all over - The Pitbull has won! He's captured every last dragon from The Island and brought them to the mainland. The stage is now set for the grand opening of Dragon World. Meanwhile, Flynn, Paddy, and Briar...

The Dragon Defenders series is a best-selling, rip-roaring, page-turning series featuring dragons and their brave child guardians. It includes mind-blowing, interactive augmented reality content accessible via the free AR Reads app. The Pitbull's plans to capture the dragons from Flynn and Paddy's paradise island have been spoiled twice already, so he's hell-bent on revenge. But first, he must find a...

This beautifully illustrated book is the first full-length critical study to focus on the works of fine artist and printmaker, Tirzah Garwood (1908-1951), wife of artist Eric Ravilious. Tirzah Garwood (1908–1951) proved herself an artist of rare talent, in a life tragically cut short by illness, yet little of her work has been seen in public since her Memorial Exhibition...

When an earthquake destroys Gryllum House, the orphanage where fourteen-year-old Marlon Foundling has spent his entire life, his miraculous survival beneath the rubble catches the attention of The Circus of Lost Children. This extraordinary troupe, comprised entirely of society's forgotten children, whisks Marlon into a vibrant new world. But dark forces loom, both in the form of a mysterious hex...

When an earthquake destroys Gryllum House, the orphanage where fourteen-year-old Marlon Foundling has spent his entire life, his miraculous survival beneath the rubble catches the attention of The Circus of Lost Children. This extraordinary troupe, comprised entirely of society's forgotten children, whisks Marlon into a vibrant new world. But dark forces loom, both in the form of a mysterious hex...

Here the boys discover by accident a map, on which all the familiar landmarks appear to have another, secret, name. Fascinated by The Dragon Tamers, they pack up and set off to discover it for themselves. When Paddy sits down on an odd-shaped rock and does a tiny fart, things get a little bit crazy...

The third and final book in the Dragon Brothers Trilogy of children's books, the story follows brothers Flynn and Paddy as their pet dragon follows his innate need to migrate - and takes them with him.