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A Darkness of Dragons
Series: Songs of Magic
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See moreIn 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.
Series: Songs of Magic
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A Darkness of Dragons
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,...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Thunder of Monsters
For fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hobbit, the sizzling, magical fantasy adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons reaches a thunderous end... Return to a world of dragons, song-spells, pipers, and battles. Patch Brightwater and his friend Barver, the dracogriff, are trapped on a mysterious island full of monstrous beasts. Their shapeshifting friend, Wren, is...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Vanishing of Griffins
For fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hobbit, the sizzling, magical fantasy adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons continues... Brave friends Patch, Wren, and Barver are no strangers to danger. They take peril in their stride as they seek out their deadly foe - the evil Piper of Hamelyn. However, trying to stop his quest...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
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?
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.
Book Details
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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
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
Also by S.A. Patrick
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A Vanishing of Griffins
For fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hobbit, the sizzling, magical fantasy adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons continues... Brave friends Patch, Wren, and Barver are no strangers to danger. They take peril in their stride as they seek out their deadly foe - the evil Piper of Hamelyn. However, trying to stop his quest...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
A Thunder of Monsters
For fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hobbit, the sizzling, magical fantasy adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons reaches a thunderous end... Return to a world of dragons, song-spells, pipers, and battles. Patch Brightwater and his friend Barver, the dracogriff, are trapped on a mysterious island full of monstrous beasts. Their shapeshifting friend, Wren, is...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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