Flight of the Drakkonbarq
written and illustrated by Sarah Giddy, published by Riveted Press
Bat Brikson is less that two centimetres tall, but his dreams are bigger than the sky.
Tired of feeling like a misfit, Bat takes off on a daring quest. His mission?To fly beyond the grass, find the legendary dragonfly-riders, and finally discover where he belongs. But the world above is full of surprises: treetop villages, sky-high honeyquests, and a fierce new friend who challenges everything he knows about enemies, allies, and who he really is.
A soaring adventure full of bravery, friendship, and the magic of finding your place in the world.
Flight of the Drakkonbarq was written for readers aged approximately 9-13. It would be an excellent class read-aloud (or bedtime story) for children in mid to upper primary school. It is also well-suited to a Year 7 English unit on fantasy.
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