When Daniel's explorer parents vanish, he is forced to live with his strict and rather strange Aunt Severe. And his problems only increase when Daniel finds four lost dragons hiding in her garden. But before he can help, three of them are captured by evil Gotcha Grabber and thrown into a zoo. And so, with the help of Dud - the shy and clumsy fourth dragon - Daniel sets out to rescue them.

Creators

Nick Garlick is a translator and copywriter, and although he has had a science fiction story published, this is his first children's book. He moved to the Netherlands in 1990.

Nick Maland trained in English and drama, but rapidly changed to set design, and then to illustration for the Guardian, the Observer and the Independent before deciding to do book illustration. His first book was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award for Best Newcomer. He is married, has two children and lives in London.

Reviews

A lovely, slightly quirky little adventure story.

TheBookbag.co.uk

Readers will be totally caught up in the story… [it] would merit another book. Here’s hoping!

armadillomagazine.com

A very funny, gripping story with large print and a few pictures to help newly confident readers.

Primary Times

A great little chapter book with a highly imaginary storyline. It’s an easy and compulsive read… Six out of six!

Families Magazine South West

A super little book with excellent pictures.

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