Pub Date: December 19, 2020
Dewey: FIC
Lexile Code: 0000
Target Age Group: 07 to 12
Physical Info: 0.45" H x 8.00" L x 5.25" W ( 0.38 lbs) 180 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy | Dragons Unicorns and Mythical Creatures | General | Interactive Adventures
Series: Dragon Defenders
Description:
Spellbinding!"
Joan Mackenzie, head book buyer, Whitcoulls
A best-selling, rip-roaring, page-turning tale of dragons and their brave child guardians, with world-first, mind-blowing interactive augmented reality content accessible via free app AR Reads. Find out more at www.dragonbrothersbooks.com
Brief description: James Russell is a best-selling children's author of eight books. Previously a journalist on New Zealand's largest newspaper, he is now a full-time author and his books are published in a dozen countries in multiple languages. He lives in Auckland with his wife and two young children.
Review Quotes:
"An utterly charming story about two young boys who live off the grid, in a way most kids couldn't imagine. They are, of course, independent, brave and resourceful, and completely admirable. The interactive app helps build a spellbinding world."
Joan Mackenzie, head book buyer, Whitcoulls
"A delight for all ages. I couldn't get my son to turn out the light!"
Elisabeth Easther, actor, playwright, critic
"So gripping..."
Finn Buckley, age 11
"The bomb!"
Seamus O'Sullivan, age 11
"Awesome!"
Ari O'Malley, age 10
"Exciting from the very start!"
Theo Head, aged 11
"As good as Harry Potter..."
Pippa Montgomerie, aged 9