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Luma and the Pet Dragon

Book 1

Leah Mohammed author Loretta Schauer illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:3rd Feb '22

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Two warm and funny stories – with a touch of magic – about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon.

'Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment, with cute illustrations perfectly pitched for 6-plus' Guardian

A collection of two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon.

When Luma Dewan wakes up on the morning of her seventh birthday, she knows that today will be special. But she has no idea just how wonderful and extraordinary it will be.

For today is the day she will meet Timir – a real talking dragon. Or at least when Luma is around that's what he is. When anyone else is there, he becomes an ordinary grey puppy with a fluffy tail, who loves chasing squirrels and bouncing on trampolines.

It's a big secret to keep – and Luma's clever cousin Arjun is soon suspicious of this peculiar puppy, who doesn't quite behave like any other dog. Luckily Luma's grandmother – Nani – is there to help, and to Luma's surprise, Nani might just know a little dragon magic of her own . . .

'Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment, with cute illustrations perfectly pitched for 6-plus' * Guardian *
'Full of mischief and mayhem, these light-hearted tales are ideal for independent young readers' * Booktrust *
'Perfectly pitched and charming' -- Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons
'A charming tale of friendship, family, and the ups and downs of dragon ownership' * Kirkus *
'The relatable family set-up with a wise Grandma, a flustered Mum and slightly nosy cousins adds to the warmth and charm of the stories' * Library Girl and Book Boy *

ISBN: 9781801300025

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 16mm

Weight: 176g

192 pages