The Boy Who Sang with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 5)

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‘Shepherd has created a magical series that makes eyes shine with wonder, hearts swell with warmth, and rooms fill with giggles’ Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs Tomas is a fully-fledged expert dragon grower and protector of the dragonfruit tree.
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