
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
Meet Tomas, an ordinary boy hiding an extraordinary secret in his grandad's back garden: a strange old tree that grows real, live dragons instead of fruit. This six-book paperback collection gathers Andy Shepherd's beloved series in one place, following Tomas and his tiny, mischievous dragon Flicker through hatching mishaps, new friendships, and ever-bigger dragon-sized adventures. Warm and funny, the stories unfold in short, punchy chapters suited to newly confident readers aged 7-9 (Grades 2-4) ready for their first real chapter-book series. Themes of family, responsibility, and imagination run through every story, alongside laugh-out-loud dragon chaos.
About the Books
This six-book collection follows Tomas from the very first strange fruit he plucks from a mysterious tree in his grandad's garden. Instead of an apple or a pear, the tree grows tiny, hatchling dragons, and Tomas's world is never the same again. His first dragon, Flicker, is small enough to hide in a pocket but big enough to cause plenty of trouble, and readers watch their bond grow across every book. As the series progresses, Tomas's friends discover the tree too, and soon a whole gang of children is learning to care for dragons of their own, sharing the joys and headaches of raising creatures that love to fly, sing, and cause chaos in equal measure. Each story adds a new layer to the world Andy Shepherd has built, from quiet moments of wonder in the garden to bigger adventures that test Tomas's courage and creativity. The series balances silly, laugh-out-loud dragon antics with gentler themes of friendship, trust, and growing up, making it a natural next step for children moving on from early readers. Rounding out the set is The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons, a fun companion volume packed with dragon lore, care tips, and behind-the-scenes details that let young fans dig even deeper into Tomas's world. Together, the six books offer a complete, satisfying journey for dragon-loving kids, blending humor, heart, and imagination into a series that rewards reading in order while still letting each story stand on its own as a fun, self-contained adventure.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Boy Who Grew Dragons — Tomas discovers his grandad's strange fruit tree and hatches his first tiny dragon, Flicker, kicking off the series.
The Boy Who Lived with Dragons — Flicker settles into Tomas's daily life, and his friends start growing dragons of their own from the same tree.
The Boy Who Flew with Dragons — Tomas and his friends take their dragon-keeping to new heights as Flicker's antics grow bolder and bigger.
The Boy Who Dreamed of Dragons — Tomas's imagination and his real dragon adventures begin to blur, leading to a story full of wonder and surprises.
The Boy Who Sang with Dragons — A new dragon with a musical secret joins the garden, adding fresh mischief and warmth to Tomas's world.
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons — A companion guidebook packed with dragon facts, care tips, and extras for devoted fans of the series.
About the Author
Andy Shepherd is a British children's author known for blending gentle humor with big imagination. The Boy Who Grew Dragons is her debut fiction series, born from a love of storytelling that mixes the everyday with the fantastical, turning a simple back garden into a doorway for magic. Shepherd writes warm, funny middle-grade fiction that speaks to young readers navigating friendship, family, and growing up, while keeping the fun front and center. Her accessible, chapter-driven style has made the series a favorite for children moving into first chapter books, and for classrooms seeking read-aloud fantasy.
Why You'll Love This Set
Funny, warm, and endlessly imaginative, this six-book set gives young dragon fans a whole world to explore. Short chapters build reading confidence, while Tomas's adventures make a perfect birthday gift, holiday-season treat, or summer-reading pick. It's an ideal classroom library addition or stocking stuffer for any child who dreams of raising their own dragon.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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