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Dragonborn

By: Struan Murray
Narrated by: Roy McMillan, Clare Corbett
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Become the impossible . . .


The electric new fantasy series for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Impossible Creatures, perfect for readers aged 9-12.

Life is no fun for Alex Evans. Ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface.

And flames spill from her mouth.

Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to the legendary island of Skralla, Alex must now train alongside fierce, frightening dragon children, if she is to unlock the power of her birthright.

But other dragons are rising too. Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, is preparing a war against the human world, and Alex has to be good enough for this fight, or we all will burn . . .

© Struan Murray 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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Critic reviews

Think Tolkien meets Teen Wolf . . . an epic and richly imagined journey of self-discovery . . . a sophisticated story that never talks down to its readers . . . Come for the exceptional writing and stay for the talking dragon skulls, aerial battles and secret cities. Dragonlore with a difference. Children's Book of the Week review. (Lucy Bannerman)
Readers whose hearts soar for a hero's journey will be transported by Alex's high-flying high jinks as she embraces her destiny (and her inner dragon)
Astonishing fantasy with a unique story that burns with brilliance. Readers will love this thrilling new take on dragons
A blazingly brilliant adventure that will burn bright in the imagination long after the final page.
Dragons may be rare, but page-turners as beautifully written as this are even rarer. Potter and Percy Jackson fans – your new, glorious obsession awaits!
Struan Murray is a singular talent, and Dragonborn is children’s writing at its most sweeping and epic - wild, witty, warm and wise
A fire-breathing, heights-soaring, majestic beast of a book
Struan Murray is a master storyteller. Dragonborn is an unputdownable, marvellously imagined fantasy, rich with mythical dragon lore. Perfect for the reader who suspects they possess the heart of a dragon.
Exciting, thrilling and roaringly good. This is a story that makes you yearn to become a dragon.
The kind of fast-paced, perfectly plotted, thrillingly written book that makes you want to devour it in one go. Murray is a master of world-building and this book is no different - he’s truly in a league of his own. It’s enough to make you believe in dragons.
All stars
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Become the impossible . . .

Life is no fun for Alex Evans. Ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface.

And flames spill from her mouth.

Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to the legendary island of Skralla, Alex must now train alongside fierce, frightening dragon children, if she is to unlock the power of her birthright.

But other dragons are rising too. Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, is preparing a war against the human world, and Alex has to be good enough for this fight, or we all will burn . . .

My comments:

I am quite a new fantacy reader so a lot of childrens and young adult fantasy often attracts me as I am still getting into the jonra. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to where the author is planning to take this series going forward. I liked Alex as a character and I like the thought of dragons being hidden as humans. For a young persons book this was really good and exciting and their were some quite dark parts in it.

Really liked this first book in the series.

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I read the book(it was so cool) and wanted more so I got the audiobook

I love the whole story.the plot is amazing!

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Amazing just amazing I can’t enthisise enough wow wow wow it’s such an incredible piece of art.

Can’t get enough of it

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