The Dragon Defenders - Book 1

The Dragon Defenders - Book 1

“Spellbinding!” 

- Joan Mackenzie, head book buyer, Whitcoulls

The first book in The Dragon Defenders novels

Age recommendation: 7-12 years

Urban delivery: $3.00
Rural delivery: $7.00
Australia: $10.00
Rest of the world: $15.00

Prices are in New Zealand Dollars NZD. You only pay postage once - so the more books you buy, the more you save.
$22.00
$22.00

 The wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret: dragons live there!

When evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill a dragon, and to bring him back the body. He also wants a dragon’s egg, so he can hatch it in his private zoo. 

Flynn and Paddy’s world is about to be turned upside down. Will their bravery and skill be enough to stop The Pitbull’s evil plan? 

“A delight!”

- Elisabeth Easther, critic, playwright, actor

The Dragon Defenders series uses ‘augmented reality’ technology to bring the books alive via the free app download AR Reads. Find out more here.

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