The Boy Who Grew Dragons Series 6 Books Collection Set by Andy Shepherd - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
The Boy Who Lived with Dragons
The Boy Who Flew with Dragons
The Boy Who Dreamed of Dragons
The Boy Who Sang with Dragons
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Piccadilly Press
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
The Boy Who Grew Dragons is a much-loved chapter book series that follows Tomas, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary secret: a tiny pet dragon named Flicker, grown from a magical dragon-fruit tree in his grandad's garden. This six-book paperback collection gathers the entire story arc, from Flicker's very first hatching through to later adventures with friends, alongside a fun non-fiction companion guide. It's an ideal set for young fantasy fans who love funny, warm-hearted stories with a touch of magic, mischief, and genuine heart woven throughout every single chapter.

About the Books
Written by Andy Shepherd and illustrated throughout by Sara Ogilvie, the Boy Who Grew Dragons series began with Tomas discovering a strange fruit tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, only to find it grows real, tiny dragons instead of ordinary fruit. His first hatchling, Flicker, becomes an unforgettable companion, and soon Tomas's friends Ted, Kat, and Kai each grow dragons of their own. Across the series, the friends navigate the joys and chaos of secretly raising dragons, from keeping Flicker hidden and safe, to traveling with him, to facing the bittersweet reality that dragons sometimes need to return to their wild, frosty homelands. Each installment builds on the warmth, humor, and gentle emotional depth that made the debut novel a standout, exploring themes of friendship, responsibility, and letting go. The sixth title in this set, The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons, is a lively non-fiction companion packed with dragon lore, growing tips, and behind-the-scenes details that fans of the series will love flipping through alongside the novels. Together, these six paperbacks offer newly independent readers a complete, funny, and heartfelt journey into a world where dragons are real, friendship is everything, and every dragonfruit hides a surprise. It's an excellent introduction to fantasy chapter books for children moving up from picture books, and a series many educators and parents recommend for building reading confidence and stamina.

Key Benefits

• Complete six-book paperback set following Tomas and his pet dragon Flicker from start to finish
• Includes The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons, a fun non-fiction companion to the fiction series
• Illustrated throughout by Sara Ogilvie, adding visual charm to every chapter
• Perfect for newly independent readers ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4) building reading confidence
• Great gift idea for birthdays, holidays, or as a classroom library addition
• Fun, funny, and heartfelt story of friendship, secrets, and unexpected responsibility

Book-by-Book Guide
The Boy Who Grew Dragons — Tomas discovers a strange dragon-fruit tree in his grandad's garden and hatches his very own tiny dragon, Flicker.
The Boy Who Lived with Dragons — Tomas and his friends Ted, Kat, and Kai each grow their own dragons from the same magical tree, and life gets even more unpredictable.
The Boy Who Flew with Dragons — Tomas and his dragon-growing friends face new adventures as their secret group of dragon keepers grows closer and more daring.
The Boy Who Dreamed of Dragons — Tomas imagines exciting new possibilities for life with Flicker as their bond deepens further.
The Boy Who Sang with Dragons — Eleven-year-old Tomas has to adjust to Flicker spending time away in his dragon's frosty northern homeland.
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons — A fact-filled, funny companion guide packed with dragon-growing tips and behind-the-scenes series details.

About the Author
Andy Shepherd is a British author who grew up on the Essex coast and studied English and European Thought and Literature at university before training as a teacher and later working for Oxfam. The Boy Who Grew Dragons was her debut novel and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019. She went on to write five further books in the series, all illustrated throughout by Sara Ogilvie, whose artwork brings Flicker and his fellow dragons vividly to life. Andy now lives near Cambridge with her family, where she continues to dream up new dragon-sized adventures for young readers.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Funny, warm, and endlessly imaginative, this six-book paperback set is a wonderful pick for summer reading, back-to-school shelves, a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or a classroom library addition, keeping young readers hooked from the very first hatchling dragon all the way to the very last page of the guide.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.