Snow Dragon

You can be late for many things in life, but you should never keep an adventure waiting... In Griselda Bone's gloomy orphanage, daydreaming is banned, skipping is forbidden and Christmas is well and truly cancelled. But for Phoebe and her sausage dog Herb, is it possible that, just when things seem at their bleakest, magic awaits in the swirling, snow-filled air? Join them on an enchanting adventure in this beautifully moving story by the bestselling author of Sky Song and The Unmapped Chronicles, Abi Elphinstone, and renowned illustrator Fiona Woodcock.

When the power-crazy Most Royal of Fire Dragons decides he wants to rule not only his own hot southern kingdom but also the icy wastes of the Snow Dragons' northern territory, catastrophe occurs. The Fire Dragon ignores the warning from the powerful Book that Twolegs will eventually destroy his kind, and sets out crisping and frazzling the world. Little Tuft, a Twoleg, can't ignore the warning and enlists the help of the last remaining Snow Dragon in a thrilling and magical quest to save the world from burning up... An entrancing story, lyrically told and gorgeously illustrated, which will be appreciated on a variety of levels by children from pre-school to 8-year-olds and older.

A dangerous way to meet… Sent by her king to seek alliance with a reclusive enclave of fair folk living in the snow lands well north of her home, Lilly is nearly frozen to death in a blizzard before a blinding white presence comes to her rescue. A fabled, dazzling white snow dragon, Shilayla, drags her heartmate, Luc, out beyond the protections of their home to rescue the human caught out in the snow. An even more dangerous task ahead… Luc and Shilayla are tasked with returning with Lilly to her homeland with a message for her king, but they are being hindered by an unseen enemy. A magical whirlwind blows them far off course and in strange lands they encounter other dragons and warriors who help them get back on mission, with the addition of an intensely magical black dragon as guide. Missions thwarted. Missions completed. And new missions only they can take on… Returning triumphant to her king is something Lilly desperately wants, but she also desires to spend more time with Luc. He has quickly stolen a large piece of her heart and she fears she will never get it back from the fair warrior who is too handsome for her peace of mind. Luc is also deeply attracted to Lilly, though he knows any romantic relationship between fey and human is likely doomed from the start. Against their better judgements, they fall in love, but events overtake them and they must battle and take on a new mission - brokering alliances with unexpected players. All the while, they fall deeper and deeper into a forbidden love. Will it end as badly as they both fear, or will some kind of unknown magic rescue their tender hearts?

An ancient monster has awakened from a deep slumber beneath Deer Falls. It is hungry and humans are on the menu. Will the monster drive the small Colorado town to extinction? Enduring aftershocks are the least of Evan Duggan's worries after an earthquake rocks Deer Falls. When he is called in to examine partially devoured remains of a local teacher, Evan uncovers evidence of a new reptilian species. This creature is unlike anything else he has encountered as a wildlife biologist. It is massive, terrifying, and lethal. Marie Duggan, his wife, is a podcaster who uncovers once-forgotten legends related to the mysterious creature. What she learns is a nightmare come to life. The creature is a vehicle of vengeance and a relentless killer. As dead bodies pile up and disappearances increase around town, Evan and Marie must protect themselves and their son Casey while ending the threat facing Deer Falls. Can they destroy the monster before it devours everyone in its path? Snow Dragon is a chilling prequel to the popular horror novel Pandora Reborn. If you like terrifying monsters, ancient folklore, and small town horror, you'll devour this latest frightening tale from John Coon.

Edward Power sets the reader down in the midst of a February 2017 blizzard that raked Utah’s Uinta Range as nine snowboarders made their way into the backcountry for a day of intense adventure. As the boarders were taking their first turns, expert avalanche forecaster Craig Gordon was tracking the storm and its impact, posting one of the most dire avalanche forecasts and warnings in his career. In Dragons in the Snow, Power delves into the research and science behind avalanche forecasting and rescue, weaving in the art of backcountry skiing as well as dramatic tales of avalanche accidents, rescues, and recoveries. And he paints compelling portraits of the men and women who have made the study of avalanches their life’s work. The tales told by these avalanche forecasters, as well as the stories of the backcountry riders who may "wake the dragon" make for not just a compelling read, but also a powerful tool for raising avalanche awareness in everyone who plays in the winter backcountry.

Dieter was stunned. It wasn't a lizard he had saved but a dragon! There was no way he could secretly hide a dragon for very long, let alone keep a dragon, especially after what the valley had been through in the past. His parents would be furious with him. Furious parents would be the least of Dieter's worries, for he had just brought home the last snow dragon of the winter queen Geal! Unbeknownst to his parents and brothers, Dieter and the snow dragon, Sneachta, set off to the realm of the winter queen Geal. Upon realizing his disappearance, Dieter's family becomes very worried. His brothers, Alec and Michael, eventually find him, and the three boys continue their quest to help Sneachta. Their path won't be easy though; they must face blizzards, saber tooth cats, and wyverns. To make matters worse, the Faerie of the Dark Night, Dorcha, will try to block their path! Can the boys help Sneachta make it home? Will they survive the Valley of the Dragon's frozen landscape and Dorcha's attacks? Bundle up for adventure and majick as Alec, Michael, and Dieter attempt to help The Last Snow Dragon return home!

The little explorers turn their real life adventures into a charming and imaginative bedtime story. Through the eyes of children, everyday life becomes a thrilling adventure full of magic and fun. Family and friends are transformed into colourful characters with fairytale lives. Travel with the boys and their two cousins to far-off lands where they meet a sock steeling dog, a magical snow dragon and a friendly Viking ghost. To be enjoyed by grandchildren and grandparents alike, little explorers includes a translation into Norwegian - the secret language of all true explorers.

Would you like a dragon for a friend? A fantasy story set in an unspecified land, a long time ago when magic was still strong in the world. It tells how a young peasant girl desperately aspires to become a princess so that she and her family can enjoy a better life. Her desire becomes overwhelming, so when she hears that there is a dragon that may help her realise her dream, she resolves to seek him out and ask for his help. She journeys alone to the cave where she was told he lives and bravely ventures inside. Well prepared for her encounter, she had learned the etiquette she needed and wins his trust. An unlikely friendship between them is then formed and over a summer, they both benefit from their shared experiences and adventures involving fairies, goblins, friends, dancing, baking, woodland creatures, an evil witch and a bad guy who gets his comeuppance! They learn much from each other as the friendship grows and strengthens bringing them closer to each other. At the end of the summer, the relationship comes to an end when the dragon's instinct drives him to depart to a far away land. Such is his nature, he cannot deny this urge but despite being saddened, the little girl is forever shaped by their time together. At points in the story, the reader is prompted to answer questions relating to that section to encourage them to discuss and explore the possibilities raised in the narrative.