
A boy accused of being 'dragon-touched' embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about dragons and himself.
Rafi Bywater, shunned by his village for his fascination with an abandoned dragon lair, is accused of being 'dragon-touched' by a mysterious stranger. Determined to uncover the truth, Rafi embarks on a thrilling journey with Maud, a brilliant scientist harboring her own secrets. Together, they evade a relentless dragon hunter, engage in a daring steam-engine car chase, and unravel the enigma of Mister Flitch's intentions. As they search for dragons, Rafi must confront his own identity and the mysteries that bind him to these mythical creatures. Will they find the dragons before it's too late?
Fly with the dragons in this stunning fantasy from Sarah Prineas, author of the acclaimed Magic Thief series! Rafi Bywater is unlike anyone else. The people in his village don’t trust him because he spends too much time in an abandoned dragon lair. When a stranger, Mister Flitch, accuses Rafi of being “dragon-touched,” Rafi sets off to discover the truth about dragons—and about himself. On his journey, Rafi befriends a brilliant scientist, Maud, who has secrets of her own. Together they search for dragons while escaping from a dangerous dragon hunter, engaging in a steam-engine car chase, and figuring out what Mister Flitch really wants with Rafi. And, oh yes, they do find the dragons. Sarah Prineas delivers a sweeping adventure filled with glorious dragons of all kinds!
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