Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races

Written by K. D. Halbrook · Illustrated by Ilse Gort

Book #1 in the Silver Batal series

A young girl defies tradition to race water dragons, facing perilous challenges.

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336 pages· 680L

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Silver Batal dreams of racing water dragons, defying her destiny as a jeweler. When she discovers Hiyyan, a rare dragon that swims and flies, her dreams take flight. Joined by her cousin Brajon, they journey across the desert to the royal city, facing cave beasts, desert foxes, and fierce rivals. In a world where glory demands sacrifice, Silver must decide what she's willing to risk for her dreams. Will she and Hiyyan conquer the legendary races, or will the dangers of their quest prove too great? Adventure awaits in this Arab-inspired fantasy filled with wonder and peril.

From the publisher

Silver’s dreams of becoming a legendary water dragon racer come true when she befriends a rare dragon that can swim and fly.

Twelve-year-old Silver Batal calls the desert home, but her heart belongs to the waters. Although she’s expected to become a jeweler like her father, Silver harbors a secret and forbidden wish to race water dragons. Destiny comes calling when her friendship with a mysterious old woman leads her to Hiyyan, a baby dragon that can swim and fly. Risking everything, Silver, Hiyyan, and her resourceful cousin Brajon set off across the desert to join the legendary races in the royal city. But the road to Calidia is filled with danger, and the trio must band together as they encounter ferocious cave beasts, clever desert foxes, and cutthroat competition. Set in a vivid, Arab-inspired world filled with friendly and fearsome water dragons, K.D. Halbrook’s middle-grade fantasy adventure is perfect for fans of Tui T. Sutherland, Sayantani DasGupta, and Roshani Chokshi.

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