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A Darkness of Dragons

By S.A. Patrick
Series: Songs of Magic
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A Darkness of Dragons by S.A. Patrick is an enchanting children's fantasy that follows the young piper Patch Brightwater. After breaking an ancient law, Patch is imprisoned but soon escapes to discover a world threatened by legendary dangers. Alongside new friends, including a girl cursed as a rat and a fire-breathing dracogriff, he must navigate treacherous paths to restore harmony and prevent a looming disaster.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling fantasy adventures filled with dragons, magic, and epic quests. It's perfect for those who appreciate strong character development and enjoy tales of young heroes overcoming extraordinary challenges.

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A Darkness of Dragons

In a world of dragons, song spells and battles, Patch Brightwater is a boy in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no one's idea of a hero. But then he discovers that the evil Piper of Hamelyn is on the loose. With the help of his friends Wren and Barver, Patch must stop the Piper sparking the biggest battle of them all...

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In a world of dragons, song-spells, pipers and battles... Patch Brightwater is in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no one's idea of a hero. But then he discovers a deadly truth – the evil Piper of Hamelyn is on the loose. With the help of Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff, Patch must stop the Piper sparking the biggest battle of them all.

Three accidental heroes versus one legendary villain... an epic adventure is born.

A Darkness of Dragons is a perfectly pitched fantasy adventure for readers aged 9+ and for fans of The Hobbit and How to Train Your Dragon. It was a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month in 2018.

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A Darkness of Dragons has been praised for its perfect blend of fantasy adventure and ability to engage young readers with its imaginative world and captivating storyline. Critics appreciate the inspired twist on an old tale, highlighting S.A. Patrick's skillful storytelling and the unexpected plot twists. The book is noted for its potential popularity and comparisons to beloved children's series, indicating its strong appeal and masterful execution.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474945677

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 400

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational S.A. Patrick Series: Songs of Magic Young Adult

About the Author

S.A. Patrick studied Mathematics at Cambridge before beginning a career in programming within the gaming industry; Songs of Magic: A Darkness of Dragons is his first novel for children. He has previously written books for adults including The Reviver supernatural thriller trilogy and the novelization of cult TV show The Returned (published by Pan Macmillan). Author location: Cornwall 

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