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The Broken Dragon

By Karen McCombie
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The Broken Dragon by Karen McCombie is a delightful children’s story where young readers follow the journey of a brave protagonist who embarks on an adventure to fix a cherished broken dragon. The tale weaves themes of friendship, courage, and the power of imagination, making it a captivating read for young minds. Karen McCombie crafts an engaging narrative that inspires and enchants with its magical elements.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories filled with adventure and imagination, particularly those that inspire creativity in young readers. With its engaging plot and relatable characters, it's perfect for children who delight in tales of friendship and magical creatures.

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The Broken Dragon

A smashed china dragon helps Tyra to bond with her new classmates in this touchingtale from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

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A smashed china dragon helps Tyra to bond with her new classmates in this touching tale from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

Tyra gets off to a tough start at her new school. She’s loud and different, and nobody seems to be particularly friendly. So when her nan gives her a beautiful china snow dragon, Tyra decides to take it to school, hoping that people will think it’s interesting and talk to her. But disaster strikes, and the beautiful dragon is smashed. Can Tyra find a way to repair her treasure while also making some new friends along the way?

The Broken Dragon is particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

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Karen McCombie's The Broken Dragon is praised for its exploration of the anxieties associated with starting a new school and the universal challenge of fitting in. Reviewers highlight the book's emphasis on kindness and inclusivity, conveying a message of hope and optimism. It showcases McCombie's storytelling prowess, complemented by Anneli Bray's sensitive illustrations, depicting the idea that imperfection can be special and everyone needs a little help now and then.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800901865

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anneli Bray
  • Illustrated by Anneli Bray

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Karen McCombie Young Adult

About the Author

Karen McCombie is the bestselling author of over 90 books for children and teenagers including the Carnegie Medal-nominated 'Little Bird Flies', 'How to be a Human', and series 'St Grizzle's School for Girls' and 'Indie Kidd'. Karen is also the author of the bestselling and much-loved series 'Ally's World'. Originally from Scotland, she now lives in London with her family who all give her inspiration for her books, whether they like it or not.

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