A Darkening of Dragons
A Darkening of Dragons by S.A. Patrick, published by Holiday House on March 14, 2023, is a captivating journey into a world where music holds enchanting power. This 400-page novel introduces readers to thirteen-year-old Patch Brightwater, a piper who finds himself in disgrace after playing a forbidden spell. As he uncovers a sinister plot involving the disappearance of children, both human and dragon, Patch teams up with Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff, to confront the malevolent Piper of Hamelyn.
In this first installment of the Songs of Magic trilogy, readers will encounter a rich blend of fantasy and folklore, as well as themes of friendship and bravery. The narrative explores Patch’s quest to prevent chaos between the human and dragon realms, showcasing inventive magic systems and perilous adventures. A Darkening of Dragons promises to engage young fans of juvenile fiction, particularly those drawn to tales involving dragons, mythical creatures, and the transformative power of music.
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Embark on an epic, dragon-filled adventure where music has the power of enchantment in Book One of the Songs of Magic trilogy.
Thirteen-year-old piper, Patch Brightwater, is a boy in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no one’s idea of a hero. But then he discovers a deadly truth—the evil Piper responsible for the disappearance of human and dragon children is on the loose!
With the help of Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff, Patch must stop the Piper of Hamelyn from plunging the human and dragon worlds into utter war and chaos.
S. A. Patrick’s debut children’s novel is a brilliant retelling of one of the darkest legends of all time, “The Piper of Hamelyn.” Combining folklore with the very best of modern storytelling, A Darkening of Dragons will delight young fans of fantasy who are hungry for sprawling perilous quests, friendships forged on the road, and inventive magic systems to thrill the imagination.
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