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The Secret Dragon

by Briony May Smith Publisher: ANNE SCHWARTZ BOOKS

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A royal secret grows harder to hide

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A royal secret grows harder to hide

Prince Griffin’s birthday gift is a dragon egg, and the hatchling Sir Pipsqueak soon outgrows the hiding places available in Wyrmrock. The complication is personal as well as practical: Griffin’s mother, the Queen, is allergic to magical creatures, while Pip’s unexpected fire-breathing adds another challenge to keeping him concealed. The setup brings together a young royal’s wish for a pet, a growing dragon, and the comic tension of a secret that becomes increasingly difficult to manage. This picture book’s fantasy world includes a sorceress aunt, a gargoyle, and a grand armory.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in dragons and magical creatures
  • Young readers who enjoy stories about pets and keeping a secret
  • Families looking for a fantasy picture book featuring a young prince

Themes

Pets and companionshipSecretsGrowing upFantasy and magical creatures

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Book overview

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Can Prince Griff keep his pet dragon hidden before sparks fly...literally? From the popular creator of Margaret's Unicorn comes this whimsical picture book that stars a young royal, an ever-growing dragon, and a very sneezy queen with an allergy to magical creatures.

More than anything, Prince Griffin of Wyrmrock wants a pet. The only problem? His mother, the Queen, is allergic to ALL magical beasts.

Luckily for Griff, his aunt, the great Sorceress Morgana, has a trick up her sleeve. For his eighth birthday, she sneaks him a mysterious gift: an egg that hatches to reveal... a baby dragon!

It isn't terribly difficult, at first, to keep Sir Pipsqueak the dragon a secret. But soon enough, Pip is much too big to hide in Griffin's cloak pocket. Or behind the gargoyle statue. Or even in the grand armory... Plus, who knew dragons spontaneously breathe fire

Forsooth, how will Griff ever keep the Queen from finding out about his beloved pet?
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