James & the Dragon
A magical adventure about the nature of revenge, the choices we make, and the power of compassion.
When a fire-breathing dragon takes James’s beloved dog, grief turns to anger—and a determination to take revenge.
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Armed with a magical dagger and accompanied by his friends, James sets out to confront one of the most dangerous creatures in the world. But the journey brings unexpected challenges and discoveries that make him question what he thought he knew.
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Will James follow his anger, or find the courage to choose another path?
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What Readers Are Saying
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Jonathan GriffithsÂ
Author
This book has it all: dragons, magic, empathy and a happy ending. Set in a magical world where dragons are just any everyday - though dangerous - part of life, James learns that understanding can be more satisfying than revenge.
Tanya
Author
My son was lucky enough to have read this before it was published. He thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the world and the magic. It has a lot of positive messages in it for kids. Highly recommend for primary age children who enjoy fantasy.
The Story Behind James & the Dragon
James and the Dragon came from a request by one of my children to write a book about a boy called James and a dragon. I didn’t really know what the story would be about. I simply picked up a pen and a writing pad and wrote whatever came to me.
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It was exciting to write because the story took unexpected twists and turns. I got to be not only its creator, but also its first reader. Before long, it became clear that this was a story about revenge—with a deeper, hidden meaning beneath the surface.