Find out if the dragon sightings are true in this thrilling, dystopian adventure story, perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Impossible Creatures. A million years ago, temperatures dropped, and the dragons went underground to save their species. Now the Earth’s temperatures are rising, meanwhile the dragons are waking too… Twelve-year-old Lucas doesn’t know much about dragons, except what he’s read in books and seen on TV. But when his friend’s father warns him that the dragon apocalypse is near, Lucas can’t shake the feeling that what he’s saying may be true. Afraid yet curious, Lucas is drawn to sight of smoke in the nearby mountains, and there, he discovers an injured young dragon named Cinder. Inspite of all known danger, Lucas rescues her to safety and is amazed to find she's not the monster he was warned to fear. Soon begins a friendship against all odds, and Lucas realizes, beyond the surface of scales and skin, they’re more alike than different. Still, every day, more dragons are appearing, towns are burning, and a simple misunderstanding has spiraled into violence and bloodshed. Will humans and dragons find a way to coexist?
Author
Mari Mancusi grew up where the north wind meets the sea (otherwise known as Massachusetts), but has since made her home in the great state of Texas, mostly due to her love of summer. (And tacos.) A former Emmy Award winning TV news producer, today she is the author of more than two-dozen books for kids, teens, and adults, mostly of the sci-fi/fantasy variety. In addition to writing, Mari loves traveling, video games, and cosplaying. She is also Mom to an eight year old Frozen superfan who, when recently asked by her teacher to describe her hero answered: “My Mom!” (Okay, fine, she said Kristin Bell.) You can find Mari online at www.marimancusi.com. She knows several Samanthas.
