The Brave Rabbit and the Elusive Bushveld Dragon

By Dale Hampton

In the heart of the African bushveld, a brave rabbit named Hoppington embarks on a grand adventure to find his fortune and confront the dragon of legend. Along the way, he forges an unlikely fellowship with Lucas, a lion cub in search of his roar; Estelle, a dreamer zebra yearning to fly; Ollie, a wise owl with a taste for cheese puffs; and Kasper, a myopic kudu with a penchant for maps. Together, they traverse the savannah, their journey filled with whimsy, courage, and the magic of friendship. As they face shadows and mysteries, they discover that the true treasure lies not in the fearsome dragon or the roar they seek, but in the bonds they create and the laughter they share. "The Brave Rabbit and the Elusive Bushveld Dragon" is a tale of valor, ambition, and the enchanting power of camaraderie.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dale Hampton
• Release date: Dec 19, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223053187

Book preview

The Carrot Sword and the Quest Begins

In the warm heart of a bustling rabbit warren, nestled at the edge of a bustling garden, lived a young rabbit named Hoppington. Unlike his brethren, who were content with a life of nibbling clovers and dozing in the sun, Hoppington harbored dreams grander than his small stature would suggest.

While other rabbits whispered tales of the Farmer’s footsteps or the rustle of a hedgehog passing by, Hoppington’s head was filled with legend and lore. He yearned not for the next leaf of lettuce, but for adventure and valor. In his heart, a fire of courage blazed brighter than the lanterns hanging on the warren's walls during the Harvest Festival.

One crisp morning, as dew twinkled like scattered diamonds upon the green, Hoppington stood atop a hillock, his chest puffed out and eyes shimmering with determination. I shall become a knight, declared Hoppington to an audience of butterflies and beetles, the bravest that ever hopped!

With a bound of excitement, he scampered through the rows of carrots, his vision painting the scene not with rows of crops, but with rows of mystical creatures and hidden dangers lurking. His destiny was calling, and it was a quest that could not be ignored—a quest to become Hoppington the Brave, the knight protector of the garden and beyond.

Today would be the day he would begin his journey, the day he would trade the safety of his warren for the promise of knighthood. And every knight, he knew, needed a sword. Not just any sword, but one befitting a gallant warrior of his kind. With a quick flick