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The Dragon Defenders
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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...
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When evil boss The Pitbull finds out that dragons live on Flynn and Paddy's island, he sends his men to kill one, and to bring back the body. He also wants a dragon's egg, so he can hatch it in his private zoo. Flynn and Paddy's world is about to be turned upside down. Will their bravery and skill be enough to stop The Pitbull's evil plan?
The Dragon Defenders series books feature 'augmented reality' content. Readers can download the free AR Reads app from the App Store or Google Play and use it on certain pages in the novels to unlock the additional digital content.
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Description
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 AR Reads app, downloaded onto a device, will bring the novel to digital life.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780473376215
Publisher: Dragon Brothers Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 April 2017
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Dragon Brothers Books Ltd
Illustration: 12 black and white illustrations
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 184
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James Russell
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About the Author
James Russell is the author of the best-selling Dragon Brothers Trilogy, comprised of The Dragon Hunters, The Dragon Tamers and The Dragon Riders. The Dragon Defenders is the first of the Dragon Bros novel series.
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