A Darkening of Dragons

Three accidental heroes encounter one legendary villain in an epic dragon-filled adventure just right for young fans of Terry Pratchett, J.R.R. Tolkien, and How to Train Your Dragon!
  • ISBN: 9781682633762
  • Publication date: 04/01/2022
  • Page Count: 400
  • Size: 6" x 8"
  • Age Range: 8-12
Clear
  • Price:
  • ISBN: 9781682633762
  • Publication date: 04/01/2022
  • Page Count: 400
  • Size: 6" x 8"
  • Age Range: 8-12
  • Price:
  • ISBN: 9781682635216
  • Publication date: 03/14/2023
  • Page Count: 400
  • Size: 6" x 8"
  • Age Range: 8-12
  • Price:
  • Age Range: 8-12
  • Price:
  • ISBN: 9781682634400
  • Publication date: 02/21/2023
  • Page Count: N/A
  • Age Range: 8-12
  • Price:
  • Age Range: 8-12
Buy from Peachtree

Description

Three accidental heroes encounter one legendary villain in an epic dragon-filled adventure just right for young fans of Terry Pratchett, J.R.R. Tolkien, and How to Train Your Dragon!

13-year old piper Patch Brightwater is a boy in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no one’s idea of a hero. But then he discovers a deadly truth – the evil Piper of Hamelyn is on the loose.

With the help of Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff, Patch must stop the Piper from sparking the biggest battle of them all.

S.A. Patrick’s debut children’s novel is a vivid retelling of one of the darkest legends of all time – the Piper of Hamelyn. Combining fairy tale lore with the very best of modern storytelling and empowerment, A Darkening of Dragons takes fantasy fans on a journey filled with adventure, magic, and the delight of finding friends in unexpected places. Perfect for fans of The Hobbit, Terry Pratchett’s Tiffany Aching books, and How to Train Your Dragon.

Carnegie Medal nominee.

Author/Illustrator

S.A. Patrick

Author

S.A. Patrick was born in Belfast. When he was a child, he wanted to write video games, become an author, and have magical powers. The first two came true. If he ever does get magical powers, he hopes people like dragons and griffins because there’ll suddenly be a lot of them around. A Darkening of Dragons is his first book for children.

Reviews

“Patrick’s clever, compelling story is set apart by the incredibly rich history and mythology of its world. It is by turns dark and funny, and the interspecies friendships ring warm and true.”Booklist

“Patch’s rich fantasy world is steeped in whimsy and magic. . . . the novel maintains a swift pace for its entirety, filled with surprises and the introduction of new people that pique continual interest.”Foreword Reviews

“Filled with adventure, magic, and humor, this multilayered story makes for a rich read. The promise of a sequel will satisfy those who are left wanting more by the sudden ending.”Kirkus Reviews

“An engaging fairy-tale adventure. . . .”School Library Journal

Resources

Resources: Discussion Guide

Reading Group Guide

More Details

BISAC 1: JUV037000 Juvenile Fiction – Fantasy & Magic
BISAC 2: JUV012040 Juvenile Fiction – Fairy Tales & Folklore – Adaptations
BISC 3: JUV002270 Juvenile Fiction – Animals – Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical