Jack is only sixteen years old and he has believed that for the last six years that his father was dead, that he had died saving the kings life. Now Delph, who is the kings very own dragon, has told him that maybe his father could be alive, held captive by the Pukka Tribe. This is ultimately a story of Delph and Jack and their mission to save Jack’s father. A story of friendship and bravery. Only a hero can save a hero. Find out if Jack and Delph can save more than just one man...

The Moonlit Dragon will keep kids on the edge of their seats with a thrilling moonlight dragon race, while teaching valuable lessons about hard work, diligence, and the value of friendship.

When Skye's cousin Hiroshi and his family move to Virginia from Japan, the cultural differences lead to misunderstandings and both children are unhappy at the changes in their lives--will flying the dragon kite finally bring them together?

For more than thirty years, Pern has conjured visions of brave men and women mounted upon the backs of dragons. As anyone knows who has been touched by the storytelling magic of Anne McCaffrey, to read of the exotic world of Pern is to inhabit it—and to experience its extraordinary dragons is to soar aloft with them and share their dazzling adventures. Now, A Gift of Dragons brings together three beloved stories and a thrilling new tale of Pern in a single volume illustrated with beautiful artwork by Tom Kidd. In “The Smallest Dragonboy,” Keevan is the youngest dragonrider candidate, determined to impress a dragon when the next clutch of eggs hatches. But what transpires will surprise everyone—Keevan most of all. In “The Girl Who Heard Dragons,” a young girl’s rare ability to communicate with dragons puts her family in danger and will bring her face to face with her greatest fears—and with her most secret desire. The “Runner of Pern” is a girl named Tenna, who follows family tradition by delivering messages—and who will find her destiny on the mossy traces that runners have used for centuries under the dragon-filled sky. And finally, a very special gift: an exciting new Pern adventure, published here for the first time, fresh from the imagination of Anne McCaffrey.

Cute, relatable characters. Beautiful artistry. And an irresistibly cool dragon.What more could a kid ask for? The first in a three-part series, What Color is Your Dragon? opens up a world of fun, fantasy, and high-flying adventures for kids or anyone who secretly longs to believe in magic. A dragon coloring book page is included!

A boy and his dragon. A book of secrets. And a heart-pounding adventure David will never forget! The Dragon Flyers is the first in a series of dragons and their brave child mortals, with action packed pages, fast moving plots and a secret world of high-flying fun. There is so much more to learn about dragons! And David must learn quickly if he wants to get into the secret Dragon Flyer's Club! Fortunately, he has his friend Joe and the Dragon Book of Secrets to help him. Will David heed the words of the book? Or follow his own ideas, and risk his friendship with his dragon and his chances of getting into the Club? Come along with David and Moonlight on new adventures as they enter the high-flying, fun, and secret world of The Dragon Flyers! An imaginative and exciting book with a relatable hero. Kids will love the vivid imagery and the innovative story, and parents will love the lessons of friendship, responsibility and perseverance.

The author takes readers on a fascinating journey back to A.D. 100, where a bolt of sky blue silk is carried by successive caravans from China to Rome along the ancient Silk Road. The narrators include a brave, young caravan leader from China; a merchant and his preteen son from Turkmenistan; a gifted camel guide from the Middle East; a family of women from Egypt; and citizens in Rome.

Meet Hal Challis, Detective for the Mornington Peninsula police force in Southeast Australia, in the first investigation in this prize-winning crime series A serial killer is on the loose in a small coastal town near Melbourne, Australia. Detective Inspector Hal Challis and his team must apprehend him before he strikes again. But first, Challis has to contend with the editor of a local newspaper who undermines his investigation at every turn, and with his wife, who attempts to resurrect their marriage through long-distance phone calls from a sanitarium, where she has been committed for the past eight years for attempted murder--"his."

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again. This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. Meet fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multi-headed beasts. From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind, and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes.