Luma and the Pet Dragon

Name: Luma and the Pet Dragon
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781801300025
Price: 14.99 NZD
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By Leah Mohammed

Series: Luma and the Pet Dragon

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Summary

Luma and the Pet Dragon by Leah Mohammed is a delightful children's book that follows the magical adventures of Luma, a young girl with a special gift for talking to animals. Her life takes an exciting turn when she discovers a dragon in her garden, leading to whimsical escapades filled with friendship, courage, and discovery. The story blends fantasy and heartwarming themes that are perfect for young readers.
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Luma and the Pet Dragon

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This enchanting children's story might appeal to you if you love magical adventures and tales of friendship. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy stories about mythical creatures and the special bond between a child and a dragon companion. With delightful characters and heartwarming themes, it's sure to captivate the imaginations of little ones.

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Two warm and funny stories - with a touch of magic - about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon.

Two warm and funny stories – with a touch of magic – about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon.

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Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment, with cute illustrations perfectly pitched for 6-plus' Guardian

A collection of two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon.

When Luma Dewan wakes up on the morning of her seventh birthday, she knows that today will be special. But she has no idea just how wonderful and extraordinary it will be.

For today is the day she will meet Timir—a real talking dragon. Or at least when Luma is around, that's what he is. When anyone else is there, he becomes an ordinary grey puppy with a fluffy tail, who loves chasing squirrels and bouncing on trampolines.

It's a big secret to keep, and Luma's clever cousin Arjun is soon suspicious of this peculiar puppy, who doesn't quite behave like any other dog. Luckily Luma's grandmother, Nani, is there to help, and to Luma's surprise, Nani might just know a little dragon magic of her own...

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Luma and the Grumpy Dragon

Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment - Guardian Luma's best friend in the world is her pet Timir, who looks like a puppy most of the time... except when he turns into a baby dragon. Luma is so excited to see her new friend Ella. But Timir is very grumpy. Even though he has never met Luma's new friend, he already knows he...

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Luma and the Hiccupping Dragon

'Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment, with cute illustrations perfectly pitched for 6-plus' Guardian A second collection of two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon. Luma's best friend in the world is her pet Timir, who looks like a puppy most of the time... except when he turns into a baby dragon. Luma loves looking after cheeky Timir,...

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Luma and the Pet Dragon

Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment, with cute illustrations perfectly pitched for 6-plus' Guardian A collection of two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon. When Luma Dewan wakes up on the morning of her seventh birthday, she knows that today will be special. But she has no idea just how wonderful and extraordinary it will be. For today...

By Leah Mohammed

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Luma and the Pet Dragon receives praise for its warmth and sweetness, with charming illustrations aimed at young readers aged six and above. The book delivers light-hearted tales full of mischief, making it ideal for independent readers. It is appreciated for its engaging story of friendship, family, and the challenges of owning a dragon, with relatable family dynamics adding to its charm.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801300025

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: B&W illus

Contributors:

Illustrated by Loretta Schauer
Illustrated by Loretta Schauer

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 192

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Leah Mohammed Series: Luma and the Pet Dragon Young Adult

About the Author

Leah Mohammed (Author)

Leah Mohammed lives in Surrey, UK, with her daughter. Her books are inspired by her British-Pakistani heritage and by the kinds of story she would have loved to read as a girl, featuring children having magical adventures.

Loretta Schauer (Illustrator)

Loretta originally trained as a dancer, then managed a conservation charity on Hampstead Heath for many years - battling brambles by day, and practising her drawing skills by night. A self-taught artist, Loretta won the Waterstone's 'Picture This' competition in 2011 and has since illustrated picture books and fiction titles for publishers. She lives in North London at the top of a tall grey building with her husband and pet hamster. She occasionally escapes to go galloping around Hampstead Heath, swimming in the ponds, or noodling for fossils. One day she hopes to live beside the seaside with a garden full of chickens and guinea pigs.

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