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The Dragon Adventure You Need!
An immensely entertaining fast-paced fantasy adventure with a unique take on dragons as mythical creatures.
We follow Alex as she discovers that only ar... READ MORE
An engaging Dragon adventure
I absolutely loved this book. It really captures a magical world, full of dragons and fairies and portals.
It follows the story of a young girl, who has ... READ MORE
Synopsis
Become the impossible . . .
The electric new fantasy series for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thiefand Impossible Creaturesperfect 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 . . .
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
- ISBN: 9780241741061
- Number of pages: 352
- Dimensions: 223 x 146 x 32 mm
- Interest age: From 9 years
- Weight: 454g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allBreathtaking - a strong contender for book of the year!
Receiving a proof of Dragonborn felt like Christmas. It is truly breathtaking and will definitely be on my list of best books of 2025 at the end of the yea... READ MORE
Just perfection
I was very lucky to be sent a proof copy of Dragonborn… and I’ve been savouring every page. This is just EXQUISITE. It’s got a delicious plot, incredible ... READ MORE
Struan’s done it again!
Struan Murray is one of my favourite children’s writers (the Orphans of the Tide series is one of my most recommended to children in year 5 and 6) and I wa... READ MORE
Absolutely brilliant!
Dragonborn is the first of what I hope will be a long series. Struan immerses us in a world where dragons, giants and fairies live alongside humans. There'... READ MORE
One of my favourite reads of 2025 so far
Non spoilery review ⬇️
I don’t know where to begin with this review and I feel my words will not do the justice it deserves.
I finished reading this ... READ MORE
If you're looking for a fast-paced, dragon-filled read, it doesn't get much better than this!
Dragonborn follows Alex, a young girl who discovers she's actually a dragon and is whisked away to the island of Skralla. But tensions between dragons and ... READ MORE
An incredible read!
I can’t speak for anyone else who reviews children’s books but in my case, I have to read the entire thing before I can even think of sitting down to try t... READ MORE
Just brilliant
Life has been tough for Alex since her father's death and she misses him terribly, especially as her mum insists in a daily regime of incredibly strict rul... READ MORE
Top new middle grade series!
Alex Evans lives with her SUPER overprotective mother who smothers her, controls every moment of her time, and never wants to talk about her dad. But Alex ... READ MORE
A Deeply Engaging Fiery Adventure
Who were you born to be?
Alex Evans isn’t sure. Ever since her dad’s death, she’s felt lonely and frustrated. Her mother’s strict rules and seemingly ir... READ MORE
Enchanting
An enchanting adventure, full of magic, mystery and captivating characters. Dragonborn is a five star, incredibly powerful and poignant story and I cannot ... READ MORE
Wowzers! Stunning start to a new series.
As huge fan of Struan’s “Orphans of the Tide” series this was eagerly anticipated. What I didn’t expect was how brilliant this would be.
It is an epic... READ MORE
Fantastic middle grade - looking forward to the next instalment!
Alex Evans lives with her SUPER overprotective mother who smothers her, controls every moment of her time, and never wants to talk about her dad. But Alex ... READ MORE
Dragons……everywhere!
I thoroughly enjoyed this, it felt like a treat to myself to lose myself in this amazing dragon filled world. I love a vulnerable protagonist who takes tim... READ MORE
Something for everyone!
Loved this book! Murray is king of plot twists and there's a great one in this book (which I didn't see coming). This is a richly imagined fantasy world th... READ MORE
can't wait for book 2!
Another great book from Murray. Great characters, a likeable main character, and some amazing story twists!
I liked the unusual take on dragons, where the... READ MORE
Dragonborn is brilliant!
This is certainly going to be a top pick for this year and I am already wishing I could start it again for the first time. I read a lot and love so many bo... READ MORE
Incredible
This is such an incredible start to Struan Murray's new middle grade series, Dragonborn. It's original, fast-paced, with relatable characters, and the worl... READ MORE
I sure hope it's the start of a series. There's so much still to say and do, and I want to be a part of it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Puffin for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
I have been captivated to read this ever since I firs... READ MORE
Dragon domination continues!
The way unicorns and variations of creatures from Greek mythology have dominated the last few years, I think it’s safe to say we are very much in the era o... READ MORE
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