The Boy who Grew Dragons
The Boy who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd, published by Piccadilly Press in 2018, is a captivating tale that invites readers into the whimsical world of Tomas and his unexpected discovery. When Tomas finds a peculiar old tree in his grandad’s garden, he unknowingly brings home a tiny dragon named Flicker after taking a strange fruit from the tree. This edition, written in English and spanning 205 pages, explores the delightful yet unpredictable adventures that come with caring for a dragon.
Readers will find that the story delves into themes of friendship and the challenges of nurturing a mythical creature. As Tomas learns to manage the antics of Flicker, he discovers that life with a dragon is filled with both joy and chaos, from singed belongings to unexpected surprises. The narrative combines elements of juvenile fiction with a focus on animals and social themes, making it an engaging read for those interested in dragons, unicorns, and the bonds of friendship.
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“When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad’s garden, he doesn’t think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house – and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker … Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very … unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker – and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens – more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons …”–Publisher’s description.
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