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Dawn of the Dragons

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Find out if the dragon sightings are true in this thrilling, dystopian adventure story, perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Impossible Creatures. A million years ago, temperatures dropped, and the dragons went underground to save their species. Now the Earth's temperatures are rising, meanwhile... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Return to a fiery world of dragon dystopia in this high-flying prequel of New Dragon City that chronicles the beginning of the dragon apocalypse. Perfect for fans of Wings of Fire.

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Find out if the dragon sightings are true in this thrilling, dystopian adventure story, perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Impossible Creatures.

A million years ago, temperatures dropped, and the dragons went underground to save their species. Now the Earth's temperatures are rising, meanwhile the dragons are waking too...

Twelve-year-old Lucas doesn't know much about dragons, except what he's read in books and seen on TV. But when his friend's father warns him that the dragon apocalypse is near, Lucas can't shake the feeling that what he's saying may be true.

Afraid yet curious, Lucas is drawn to the sight of smoke in the nearby mountains, and there, he discovers an injured young dragon named Cinder. In spite of all known danger, Lucas rescues her to safety and is amazed to find she's not the monster he was warned to fear. Soon begins a friendship against all odds, and Lucas realizes, beyond the surface of scales and skin, they're more alike than different.

Still, every day, more dragons are appearing, towns are burning, and a simple misunderstanding has spiralled into violence and bloodshed. Will humans and dragons find a way to coexist?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316588164

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 251g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Mari Mancusi always wanted a dragon as a pet. Unfortunately, the fire insurance premiums proved a bit too large and her house a bit too small, so she chose to write about them instead. An Emmy Award-winning former TV news producer, she now works as a full-time author, having published over thirty books. When not writing, Mari enjoys traveling, cosplaying, watching cheesy (and scary) horror movies, and playing video games. A graduate of Boston University, she lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Jacob, and daughter. She invites you to visit her at marimancusi.com or follow her @marimancusi.

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