{"product_id":"the-boy-who-grew-dragons-6-book-collection-set-andy-shepherd-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"The Boy Who Grew Dragons Series 6 Books Collection Set by Andy Shepherd - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Boy Who Grew Dragons\u003cbr\u003eThe Boy Who Lived with Dragons\u003cbr\u003eThe Boy Who Flew with Dragons\u003cbr\u003eThe Boy Who Dreamed of Dragons\u003cbr\u003eThe Boy Who Sang with Dragons\u003cbr\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Piccadilly Press\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete six-book paperback set following Tomas and his pet dragon Flicker from start to finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons, a fun non-fiction companion to the fiction series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated throughout by Sara Ogilvie, adding visual charm to every chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for newly independent readers ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4) building reading confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift idea for birthdays, holidays, or as a classroom library addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun, funny, and heartfelt story of friendship, secrets, and unexpected responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Boy Who Grew Dragons — Tomas discovers a strange dragon-fruit tree in his grandad's garden and hatches his very own tiny dragon, Flicker.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe Boy Who Dreamed of Dragons — Tomas imagines exciting new possibilities for life with Flicker as their bond deepens further.\u003cbr\u003eThe Boy Who Sang with Dragons — Eleven-year-old Tomas has to adjust to Flicker spending time away in his dragon's frosty northern homeland.\u003cbr\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons — A fact-filled, funny companion guide packed with dragon-growing tips and behind-the-scenes series details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunny, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Shepherd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58432634683766,"sku":"PLD15859","price":52.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/the-boy-who-grew-dragons-andy-shepherd-paperback.jpg?v=1786521721","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/the-boy-who-grew-dragons-6-book-collection-set-andy-shepherd-ages-7-9-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}