DIRE NEWS ARRIVES FROM CANTINGTON.

Rumors of dragon sightings are stirring up fears based on old stories that depict dragons as bloodthirsty, fire-breathing monsters. To protect his people, the Overking decrees that all dragons must die.

Twelve-year-old Eliana knows the truth about dragons. After all, her best friend Winston is one! Fresh off an adventure where she saved her kingdom with her ability to communicate with Winston’s family, she is now excited to hone her skills through her Dragon Speaker apprenticeship. That is until she begins having a recurring nightmare of a scar-faced soldier, a poison-tipped spear, and an orb that glows in the dark. What’s even more worrisome is that Winston is having the same nightmare.

When they hear of the Overking’s decree, they realize their dreams may not be a coincidence. Eliana must quickly learn how to use her ability to understand dragons to help solve a mystery about an ancient treasure and save the dragons from certain death. Along the way, there are lessons to be learned about the dangerous desire for fame, about the transitory nature of plans, and about how treasure can mean different things to different people…and dragons.

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November 14, 2023
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The Dragon and the Girl

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In the world of The Dragon and the Girl, magic is real, and dragons—believed to be long extinct—are very much alive. The series follows twelve-year-old Eliana Fallond, an ordinary girl thrust into extraordinary circumstances when she discovers her unique ability to communicate with these mythical creatures. What begins as a chance encounter with Winston, a young dragon in search of his missing father, quickly turns into an epic journey where Eliana must navigate a kingdom on the brink of disaster.

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As the story unfolds, Eliana and Winston uncover a world filled with secrets, ancient treasures, and a prophecy that could change the fate of dragons and humans alike. With the kingdom’s precious treasure missing and the Overking’s demands growing more dangerous by the day, Eliana’s courage and newfound magical gifts are put to the ultimate test. But it’s not just the stakes that make this series compelling—it’s the bond between Eliana and Winston, two unlikely companions learning the true meaning of trust, loyalty, and friendship.

In the second book, True Treasure, the stakes escalate as rumors of dragon sightings stoke fears across the kingdom. The Overking’s decree to destroy all dragons sends Eliana on a race against time to prevent a massacre. Along the way, she uncovers deeper mysteries, realizing that treasure isn’t always what it seems, and some treasures—like the lives of dragons—are worth more than gold.

With lush world-building, a cast of memorable characters, and heart-pounding adventure, The Dragon and the Girl offers a unique take on dragon lore, blending themes of magic, friendship, and the courage to fight for what’s right. As Eliana grows from a girl with a gift into a true Dragon Speaker, readers are invited into a world where every twist and turn is filled with enchantment and danger—and where the most valuable treasures are often the hardest to find.

Perfect for readers who crave epic fantasy filled with heart and heroism, this series is a journey worth taking, with dragons, adventure, and magic around every corner.

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