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Dragon Skin
By Karen Foxlee
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About the Book
A grieving girl in a remote Australian mining town rescues a baby dragon—and finds the courage to save herself—in this luminous middle grade fantasy about friendship, family, and finding a way to fly, perfect for fans of Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate.
How to save a dragon:
1) Assemble equipment.
2) Believe in everything.
Pip doesn’t like going home anymore. Her mother hasn’t been the same since her boyfriend moved in, so Pip has to go to bed early and pretend she doesn’t exist. She prefers to sit by the waterhole at dusk to daydream, dig for treasure, and remember her best friend.
But when Pip finds a half-dead creature at the waterhole, everything changes. Little Fella’s wings are badly hurt, and Pip can’t heal him alone. To save the small dragon and return him home, Pip needs help from two unexpected friends—and more courage than she thinks she has.
How to save a dragon:
1) Assemble equipment.
2) Believe in everything.
Pip doesn’t like going home anymore. Her mother hasn’t been the same since her boyfriend moved in, so Pip has to go to bed early and pretend she doesn’t exist. She prefers to sit by the waterhole at dusk to daydream, dig for treasure, and remember her best friend.
But when Pip finds a half-dead creature at the waterhole, everything changes. Little Fella’s wings are badly hurt, and Pip can’t heal him alone. To save the small dragon and return him home, Pip needs help from two unexpected friends—and more courage than she thinks she has.
About the Author
Esther Visser
Karen Foxlee is an Australian author who writes for both children and young adults. Her books include The Wondrous Tale of Lavender Wolfe, Dragon Skin, and Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy. She writes and lives in Queensland with her daughter, cats, and parrots.
Product Details
- Publisher: Sarah Barley Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (August 3, 2027)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9798347119011
- Grades: 3 - 7
- Ages: 8 - 12
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Raves and Reviews
“I’m in love with this book. Dragon Skin is surprising, beautiful and unique. The characters are wonderfully drawn—tough but tender, hurt but hopeful, damaged but strong. They’ve lodged themselves in my heart forever.”
—Katrina Nannestad, author of We Are Wolves
“Dragon Skin is a book to make us believe in mysterious openings and infinite possibilities. It reminds us that love is what we need to save things.”
—Edwina Wyatt, author of Junkyard Fairies
“I loved this story. It’s a delicate, heartwarming tale of friendship, healing, and hope.”
—Bren Macdibble, author of How to Bee
“Dragon Skin explores what it really means to love, to nurture, and to let go. This book will make your heart burst with courage and hope.”
—Leanne Hall, author of Iris and the Tiger
PRAISE FOR THE WONDROUS TALE OF LAVENDER WOLFE
“A proper romp from start to finish . . . Uncommon characters, creative magical powers, and highseas high jinks coalesce into a riveting read that adventurous readers will treasure.”
—Booklist, starred review
“A wonderfully enchanting adventure.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “This fun, endearing pirate tale will leave readers hoping for more.”
—School Library Journal, starred review
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