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The Dragon Snare

The Dragon Snare #1
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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... Read More
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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 โ€“ 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; itโ€™s the only thing preventing another war. But a dragon trapped in a human body can enter Henryโ€™s city undetected โ€ฆ 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 9โ€“14 years and fans of Wings of Fire, Deltora Quest, and Rangers Apprentice.

Read all of Henry's adventures:

  1. The Dragon Snare
  2. Jaws of Night (coming soon)

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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 Childrenโ€™s Book Prize. Her new series is called The Dragon Snare.

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