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The Dragon Snare
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Series: The Dragon Snare
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The war between dragons and humans is over, but the danger is just beginning! Discover the legend of orphan Henry Haddow in this exhilarating new middle-grade fantasy series, featuring stunning illustrations and gorgeous sprayed edges. Ever since he was orphaned in the Dragon War, thirteen-year-old Henry...
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The first thrilling adventure in a middle-grade fantasy series about an aspiring knight.
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The war between dragons and humans is over, but the danger is just beginning! Discover the legend of orphan Henry Haddow in this exhilarating new middle-grade fantasy series, featuring stunning illustrations and gorgeous sprayed edges.
Ever since he was orphaned in the Dragon War, thirteen-year-old Henry Haddow has lived with the dogs in the castle's kennels – and that's where he's expected to stay. But Henry dreams of becoming a knight.
His one chance is to compete for a coveted novice spot in the Twilight Tournament, and when he discovers a magical sword that will grant him a single wish, he knows he can win. That is, until he accidentally uses the magical sword in a chance encounter with a dragon named Snare, and it transforms her into a teenage girl.
Henry is horrified. Snare is furious. They both live by the law that neither humans nor dragons may enter the lands of the other; it’s the only thing preventing another war. But a dragon trapped in a human body can enter Henry’s city undetected … and seek revenge.
From the award-winning and beloved author of Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt and Dusty in the Outwilds comes a thrilling new middle-grade fantasy series. Brimming with rich world-building and terrifying creatures, The Dragon Snare is perfect for readers aged 9–14 years and fans of Wings of Fire, Deltora Quest, and Rangers Apprentice.
Read all of Henry's adventures:
- The Dragon Snare
- Jaws of Night (coming soon)
Series: The Dragon Snare
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The Dragon Snare
The war between dragons and humans is over, but the danger is just beginning! Discover the legend of orphan Henry Haddow in this exhilarating new middle-grade fantasy series, featuring stunning illustrations and gorgeous sprayed edges. Ever since he was orphaned in the Dragon War, thirteen-year-old Henry Haddow has lived with the dogs in the castle's kennels – and that's where...Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Pre-orderJaws of Night (The Dragon Snare #2)
The second adventure in the enthralling Dragon Snare series, from beloved fantasy author Rhiannon Williams, is perfect for fans of Legend of Zelda and How to Train Your Dragon. Henry Haddow, an orphan of a great war between dragons and humans, has always wanted to become a knight. When he found a magical sword that would grant him a single...Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableOut 25 Jul 2026Pre-order
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761214868
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 March 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Illustration: Black & White
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Rhiannon Williams lives in Tasmania, where she writes magical books for young readers. Her debut novel, Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt, won the Ampersand Prize, and her books have been celebrated in numerous awards including the CBCA Awards, Aurealis Awards and the Readings Children’s Book Prize. Her new series is called The Dragon Snare.
Also by Rhiannon Williams
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Jaws of Night (The Dragon Snare #2)
The second adventure in the enthralling Dragon Snare series, from beloved fantasy author Rhiannon Williams, is perfect for fans of Legend of Zelda and How to Train Your Dragon. Henry Haddow, an orphan of a great war between dragons and humans, has always wanted to become a knight. When he found a magical sword that would grant him a single...Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableOut 25 Jul 2026Pre-order -
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