Description
Description
A boy, his grandfather, and a baby dragon set off on an international adventure that takes them from the Midwest to Iceland in this children's fantasy novel perfect for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and How to Train Your Dragon. Johan is off to visit his Grandpa Siggy--a charismatic, impetuous Icelander with a big secret: He took a dragon egg with him when he immigrated to America. As fate would have it, Dreki hatched just a few hours after Johan was born, magically linking the two. But Dreki was kept hidden. Now, many years later, the time has come for Dreki to journey home and for Johan to discover his ancestry through a life-changing trip to Iceland. But the clock is ticking, as both Siggy's and Dreki's health are in jeopardy. This cross-cultural coming-of-age story explores aspects of Icelandic folklore while dealing sensitively with the themes of aging, generational memory, and returning home.
About the Author
About the Author
Mary Logue is a New York Times bestselling author of over thirty books, including adult mysteries, poetry, non-fiction, and many books for children. Her picture book, Sleep Like a Tiger, won a Caldecott Honor and a Charlotte Zolotow Honor. She lives with her partner, writer Pete Hautman, in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and Stockholm, Wisconsin.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"In this fast-paced book with no conventional antagonists or ill-intentioned characters, the narrative tension comes from the need for secrecy and the time-sensitive mission. The firm but gentle prose culminates in satisfying and wistful closure. A tender story of connection."--Kirkus Reviews
"Beyond the undeniably cool concept of befriending a dragon, the thrilling story also delves into the concept of home and heritage. Packed with Icelandic phrases, folklore, and geography...this is a suspenseful and satisfying celebration of remembering roots while growing up into something new."--Booklist
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hachette
Pub date:
2025-10-28
Length:
256 pages
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