Boy Who Grew Dragons

Imagine if you could grow dragons ... in your very own garden! 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 ... The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series. 'My favourite sort of book - warm, funny, full of heart' POLLY FABER, author of MANGO & BAMBANG 'Andy Shepherd's debut is the literary equivalent of a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows: a warm, sweet treat that, the moment I finished it, made me crave the next one. An enchanting triumph.' MAZ EVANS, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT? Andy Shepherd (Author) Andy Shepherd is the author of the bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series. She lives near Cambridge with her husband and two sons. Sara Ogilvie (Illustrator) Sara Ogilvie is an award-winning illustrator. She was born in Edinburgh in 1971 and now lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. Sara's many picture books include THE DETECTIVE DOG by Julia Donaldson, THE WORST PRINCESS by Anna Kemp, and IZZY GIZMO by Pip Jones. Her middle grade fiction includes Phil Earle's DEMOLITION DAD (and others in the Storey Street series). www.saraogilvie.com Andy Shepherd (Author) Andy Shepherd is a children's writer working on middle-grade fiction and picture books. She lives near Cambridge with her husband, two sons and their border collie. She spends her spare time trying to figure out how to move this beautiful city closer to the sea. Imagine if you could grow dragons ... in your very own garden! The first book in a new series. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Cressida Cowell, David Walliams and series such as FIZZLEBERT STUMP by A.F. Harrold and THE GRUNTS by Philip Ardgah Classic storytelling with a fresh and funny feel The series has been optioned by Adastra, an independent TV company, who've produced hit shows such as Grandpa in my Pocket for CBeebies Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019.

The second book in a wonderfully funny and sparky series. Tomas has a secret - a big secret. He has his own tiny dragon, Flicker! A dragon which grew on a very special tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden. And not only that - his friends Ted, Kai and Kat have dragons too, all grown on the same dragonfruit tree ... Having your own dragon is magical - but Tomas is also about to find out what living with a dragon is REALLY like. When the fire-breathing kicks in and you get singed every five seconds, it's like having an unpredictable volcano in your pocket. Learning to train the dragons and keep them out of trouble at school and home will take all Tomas's creativity and patience ... What is more, the dragonfruit tree is starting to look droopy and unwell. Tomas and his friends have got to do all they can restore it to health and uncover its deepest mysteries, as well as trying to work out what big secret local bully Liam, 'King of Trouble', has got up his sleeve ... One thing is for sure, life is never dull when you have a dragon in your pocket. Andy Shepherd (Author) Andy Shepherd is the author of the bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series. She lives near Cambridge with her husband and two sons. Sara Ogilvie (Illustrator) Sara Ogilvie is an award-winning illustrator. She was born in Edinburgh in 1971 and now lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. Sara's many picture books include THE DETECTIVE DOG by Julia Donaldson, THE WORST PRINCESS by Anna Kemp, and IZZY GIZMO by Pip Jones. Her middle grade fiction includes Phil Earle's DEMOLITION DAD (and others in the Storey Street series). www.saraogilvie.com Andy Shepherd (Author) Andy Shepherd is a children's writer working on middle-grade fiction and picture books. She lives near Cambridge with her husband, two sons and their border collie. She spends her spare time trying to figure out how to move this beautiful city closer to the sea. So you've grown a dragon ... now you need to learn to live with one! The second book in a new series, featuring 45 illustrations from award-winning artist Sara Ogilvie A hugely fun, warmhearted and commercial new series for Piccadilly for 2018 Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Cressida Cowell, David Walliams and series such as FIZZLEBERT STUMP by A.F. Harrold and THE GRUNTS by Philip Ardgah Book 3, THE BOY WHO FLEW WITH DRAGONS is publishing in January 2019 Classic storytelling with a fresh and funny feel The series has been optioned by Adastra, an independent TV company, who've produced hit shows such as Grandpa in my Pocket for CBeebies

Dragons, mischief and mayhem abound in this wonderful third story in THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series Tomas can't imagine life without his little dragon Flicker. He's become more than a pet - he's a friend like no other. And growing dragons on the dragonfruit tree in the garden with his friends Ted, Kat and Kai is the most amazing thing ever. But Tomas has promised Grandad something - that he and his friends will let their dragons go back to where they belong. The only problem is - that isn't such an easy thing to do. Not when they are still having so much fun with dragons Flicker, Sunny, Crystal and Dodger. Not when they still have to work out where the dragons' home is, and how to get the dragons to leave. And not when Tomas is so close to uncovering the true story of the mysterious dragonfruit tree ... Andy Shepherd (Author) Andy Shepherd is the author of the bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series. She lives near Cambridge with her husband and two sons. Sara Ogilvie (Illustrator) Sara Ogilvie is an award-winning illustrator. She was born in Edinburgh in 1971 and now lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. Sara's many picture books include THE DETECTIVE DOG by Julia Donaldson, THE WORST PRINCESS by Anna Kemp, and IZZY GIZMO by Pip Jones. Her middle grade fiction includes Phil Earle's DEMOLITION DAD (and others in the Storey Street series). www.saraogilvie.com Dragons, mischief and mayhem abound in this wonderful third story in THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series The third book in a new series, featuring 45 illustrations from award-winning artist Sara Ogilvie A hugely fun, warmhearted and commercial new series for Piccadilly Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Cressida Cowell, David Walliams and series such as HAMISH by Danny Wallace, FIZZLEBERT STUMP by A.F. Harrold and THE GRUNTS by Philip Ardgah Classic storytelling with a fresh and funny feel The series has been optioned by Adastra, an independent TV company, who've produced hit shows such as Grandpa in my Pocket for CBeebies

Eleven-year-old Tomas has a secret friend like no other: Flicker, a dragon with glittering eyes and scales that flicker from fiery orange to ruby red. But Tomas is also having to get used to Flicker being away, now that his dragon's home is back in the frosty North. Adventure is never far away for Tomas, though - as he finds out when another dragon hatches on the dragonfruit tree at the bottom of the garden, a dragon who quite quickly decides he is sticking firmly with Tomas! Zing is a tiny dragon with oversized wings, who causes havoc wherever he goes. When a new girl, Aura, starts at school, proclaiming herself to be a dragon expert, Tomas is thrown into confusion. He is the one with the dragons and the dragonfruit tree, after all! Before he knows it, Tomas has blurted out his secret to Aura, and sets in motion a chain of events which will lead to adventures and mayhem aplenty ... Andy Shepherd is the author of the bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series. She lives near Cambridge with her husband and two sons. Dragons don't just visit us in our dreams ... The fourth book in THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series, featuring 45 illustrations from award-winning artist Sara Ogilvie THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS, the first book in the series, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019 and has sold almost 45,000 copies to date The series has been optioned by Adastra, an independent TV company, who've produced hit shows such as Grandpa in my Pocket for CBeebies

'Shepherd has created a magical series that makes eyes shine with wonder, hearts swell with warmth, and rooms fill with giggles' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs Tomas is a fully-fledged expert dragon grower and protector of the dragonfruit tree. He has eyes in the back of his head for watching over those sneaky dragons, awesomely fast reflexes for putting out sparks and dodging the diving antics of whirling newly hatched dragons. He's got it all down pat - and managing his little lightning bolt dragon Zing, too. But he's not quite prepared for the adventure that awaits him when a huge secret is revealed about his new friend, Aura. A thrilling secret that will take Tomas and Aura on a journey of discovery that will finally unlock the last mysteries of the dragonfruit tree. A journey of discovery that all the dragons will be in on - and just what will happen when lightning bolt dragon Zing and storm dragon Flicker get together? Get ready for the ride of your life in this fizzing, sparkling final story in THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series. Andy Shepherd (Author) Andy Shepherd is the author of the bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series. She lives near Cambridge with her husband and two sons. Sara Ogilvie (Illustrator) Sara Ogilvie is an award-winning illustrator. She was born in Edinburgh in 1971 and now lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. Sara's many picture books include THE DETECTIVE DOG by Julia Donaldson, THE WORST PRINCESS by Anna Kemp, and IZZY GIZMO by Pip Jones. Her middle grade fiction includes Phil Earle's DEMOLITION DAD (and others in the Storey Street series). www.saraogilvie.com Here in Grandad's garden I am the dragon whisperer, the dragon protector ... The fifth and final book in THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series, featuring 45 illustrations from award-winning artist Sara Ogilvie THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS, the first book in the series, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019 The first four book in the series have sold over 200,000 copies in total The series has been optioned by Adastra, an independent TV company, who've produced hit shows such as Grandpa in my Pocket for CBeebies

An enchanting companion title to Andy Shepherd and Sara Ogilvie's bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series Tomas, the boy who grew dragons, is officially the Grand High Dragon Master. He's lived with his dragons - Flicker and Zing - and grown dozens more. He's an expert at caring for the dragonfruit tree. He knows all the tricks for training dragons, nurturing dragonfruit seedlings and defusing dragon poo. So - he has this brilliant idea. He and his friends have got to get all their dragon expertise down, in one easy-to-read place, for them, and anyone else who might find themselves growing dragons! The only problem is - Tomas's friends Ted, Kat, Kai, Liam and Aura are currently scattered all around the world, from Suffolk to Mexico to China. Perhaps, though, if they can get their heads together, they can figure this all out together, and create the most brilliant ULTIMATE GUIDE ever, together? Of course, what they don't realise is they still have a lot to learn about dragons! Andy Shepherd (Author) Andy Shepherd is a children's writer working on middle-grade fiction. She lives near Cambridge with her husband and two sons. An enchanting companion title to Andy Shepherd and Sara Ogilvie's bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series Andy Shepherd weaves a charming mix of story and 'guide' in this delightful companion title to her bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series From dragon fact files to dragon training, from dragon myths and history to dragon poo patrol, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GROWING DRAGONS is full of everything the wannabe dragon grower could possibly need to know! Perfect for fans of THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series - ideal for those who have listened to all five audiobooks, but can be listened to independently The five books in THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series have sold over 342,000 copies in total (Seeview)