Dragonborn by Struan Murray
'Think Tolkien meets Teen Wolf . . . an epic and richly imagined journey of self-discovery' – The Times.
The electric new fantasy series for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Impossible Creatures, perfect for readers aged 9-12.
Life is no fun for Alex Evans. Ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface.
And flames spill from her mouth.
Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to the legendary island of Skralla, Alex must now train alongside fierce, frightening dragon children, if she is to unlock the power of her birthright.
But other dragons are rising too. Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, is preparing a war against the human world, and Alex has to be good enough for this fight, or we all will burn . . .
'Astonishing . . . burns with brilliance' – A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series
A blazingly brilliant adventure that will burn bright in the imagination long after the final page. * Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn *
A fire-breathing, heights-soaring, majestic beast of a book * Thomas Taylor, author of the Eerie-on-Sea Mysteries *
The kind of fast-paced, perfectly plotted, thrillingly written book that makes you want to devour it in one go. Murray is a master of world-building and this book is no different - he’s truly in a league of his own. It’s enough to make you believe in dragons. * Katya Balen, Carnegie-winning author of The Light in Everything *
Struan Murray is a singular talent, and Dragonborn is children’s writing at its most sweeping and epic - wild, witty, warm and wise * Ross Montgomery, author of I Am Rebel *
Think you’ve read every dragon story? Think again. This one soars with a glorious new twist on dragons! I adored this epic, heart-racing fantasy full of fire, flight, and fierce destiny. * Vashti Hardy, author of Brightstorm *
As powerful as a dragon's roar, as fast-paced as a dive through the sky and with more twists than a coiling tail - Dragonborn is brilliant. Struan Murray has done it again. * Jamie Littler, author of Arkspire *
Struan Murray is one of the finest children’s fantasy writers of our generation, and Dragonborn is an irresistible feast of a book. An exhilarating adventure with dragon-children, eccentric scholars, an astonishing hidden world, and overall delectable world-building. It deserves a place on every fantasy reader’s bookshelf. * Hana Tooke, author of The Midnighters *
The freshest, most exciting children's book of the decade. Brimming with originality and full of breathtaking twists, Dragonborn is in a league of its own. * Joseph Elliott, author of The Good Hawk *
Struan Murray is incapable of writing a bad book. This one is brimming with excitement and magic, and a spellbinding world of dragons you'll never forget. Five stars from me! * Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant *
Struan Murray is Scottish and grew up in Edinburgh, the youngest of a large, rowdy family of redheads. His debut novel, Orphans of the Tide, won the prestigious Branford Boase Award, and was included in the Guardian's 'Best children's books of 2020', while the first book in his latest series, Dragonborn, was a New York Times bestseller. When he's not writing, Struan is a lecturer at the University of Oxford.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780241741061 |
| ISBN 10 | 0241741068 |
| Title | Dragonborn |
| Author | Struan Murray |
| Series | Dragonborn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2025-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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