Padraig’s Winter Awakening

By Julia McKinlay

In this heartwarming second story of Padraig, our favorite Dragon is once again the hero. Padraig rescues a young dragon from a terrible landslide. He nurses her back to health, although she is annoyingly ungrateful for his efforts. Padraig teaches her about kindness and respect. And in turn, she tells him her memories of Christmas. Padraig takes her home and celebrates the story of Christmas for the first time, and learns what it means to Dragons. He makes many new friends, and meets the most beautiful dragon Padraig has ever seen. It is a wonderful awakening. This little book will bring warm Christmas dreams to your little ones. A charming story that makes a lovely gift, and a cozy bedtime addition to your holiday traditions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Release date: Nov 29, 2022
• ISBN: 9781977259950

Julia McKinlay

I spent thirty-five years writing this little story. Not because it didn’t haunt me, or the characters didn’t look at me with remiss. Life just gets in the way. Life also expands experience, I’m glad it’s taken this long. I had to settle arguments, some requests I could not grant. These passages are the character’s story. I was just lucky to be their medium I hope you are inspired and moved in their journey. 

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Padraig was snug in his bed cuddled up in the covers. Dreams of spring flowers and sunshine flowed in his visions. A smile on his face. When a loud BANG on his front door woke him abruptly. He jumped up, startled awake. He listened for a moment, wondering if it was part of his dream, when two more BANGS rang out!

Goodness, what could that be? Padraig muttered. He pushed open his front door