The Last Dragon House

By Olivia Mae Morris

Siblings race to save dragons and their caretaker from a deadly plot.

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336 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Olly and Jenny Atwood stumble into a hidden world where dragons are real and in danger. Tasked with protecting these majestic creatures, they face a sinister plot to poison their mentor, Dr. Lady Abernathy. With time running out, Olly must find an antidote while Jenny discovers her own powers. Can they save the Dragon House from destruction, or will this be the end of dragons forever? Join them on a thrilling adventure filled with humor, magic, and unexpected allies, including a very large corgi, as they learn the true power of unity.

From the publisher

A spellbinding middle-grade debut about a magical boarding house for dragons and the unlikely siblings destined to save it”An absolutely wonderful tale full of unique and unforgettable dragons you’ll love with your whole heart!” ―Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling authorSTARRED REVIEW “Debut author Morris mixes tongue-in-cheek humor, subtle social commentary, and beguiling fantasy adventure vibes to present a thoughtful series opener.” –Publishers Weekly, starred reviewSTARRED REVIEW “A must-purchase fantasy for middle grade collections. This imaginative dragon adventure with humor and heart is best suited to readers who enjoy immersive worldbuilding and quest-driven stories.” –School Library Journal, starred reviewSiblings Olly and Jenny Atwood have never met a dragon–Olly doesn’t even think they’re real. But when the strange and brilliant Dr. Lady Abernathy offers Olly a job at her mysterious house, the Atwoods learn that these incredible beasts are very much alive–and they need help.Dragons have been forced into hiding, and as caretakers of the Dragon House, Dr. Lady and Olly are the only protectors these magnificent creatures have left. But when evil forces conspire to poison Dr. Lady, Olly and his dragon friends find themselves locked in a race against time, political conspiracies…and one very large corgi.Can Olly recover the antidote before it’s too late? And can Jenny harness her stirring powers to keep Dr. Lady alive until then? Or could this be the end of the Dragon House–and dragons–as they know it?The Last Dragon House is a showstopping novel full of fast-paced, laugh-out-loud adventure and endearingly flawed characters. It’s also about how our seemingly impossible problems will ultimately be solved: Not by waiting for a Chosen One, but by banding together and sharing our unique strengths. Another word for those strengths? Magic.

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