The Dragon's Apprentice: Dragon Valley

By Linda McNabb

Shortlisted for the New Zealand Post Awards

There's something odd about Toby, and it's not just his purple eyes or his amazing ability to talk to Klel, the dragon tied up in the castle courtyard. He's been sacked from every job at the castle and his new job as page to the mysterious Prince Blase is his last chance to avoid a cold winter in the poorhouse. Then Toby learns a terrible secret that Blaise holds in a stone pendant and the prince's deadly plans for Klel. But Toby finds he has amazing skills that might just be able to help...

• Language: English
• Publisher: Southern Star Publishing
• Release date: Dec 17, 2015
• ISBN: 9781519903723

Linda McNabb

Linda was born in England but raised in New Zealand where she currently lives. She write mostly non-epic fantasy that can be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys a light and uncomplicated story. They are all family-friendly stories and more often than not have a few dragons in them!

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