New Dragon City
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022 · Est. 10 hour read

New Dragon City

By Mari Mancusi

Book #1 in the New Dragon City series

Can a boy and a dragon find peace in a world torn by fear?

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343 pages· 72,300 words· Est. 10 hour read

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In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by dragons, young Noah survives with his father and a group of survivors. When Noah encounters a young dragon, he begins to question the 'kill or be killed' mentality. Rumors of humans living peacefully with dragons spark hope, but Noah's quest for harmony may cost him his family. As tensions rise, can Noah bridge the divide between humans and dragons, or will his dreams of peace crumble under the weight of fear and mistrust?

From the publisher

Set off on a high-stakes, action-packed adventure in this story about friendship, survival, and fighting for ones you love, perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and How to Train Your Dragon. No one predicted the dragon apocalypse. The dragons came suddenly and decimated the world as we knew it, including New York City. Now, three years later, Noah, his hardcore survivalist father, and a ragtag group of survivors are barely scraping by in this new reality. Kids scavenge not only for materials in abandoned homes but also for leftover books at the library. Adults spend their time establishing a make-shift society and defending their shelter… with any means available. At least for the few months the dragons are hibernating, until it’s no longer safe aboveground. Noah has seen the damage these creatures can do firsthand. When it comes to dragons: It’s kill or be killed. But a chance encounter between Noah and a young dragon causes him to question everything he thought he knew. With rumors spreading that there’s a group of survivors living in harmony with dragons instead of hiding underground, Noah teams up with his fire-breathing ally to find out if peace between humans and dragons is really possible. But the division runs deeper than scales versus skin because trying to follow his heart might just cost Noah his family too. If Noah and his father can’t see eye to eye, can he really get humans and dragons to?

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Format
Pages
343
Words
72,300
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about dragonsBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about toleranceBooks about survival
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Published
October 4, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316376686

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