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By (author) Reintgen, Scott

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A boy living on Mars unexpectedly becomes a dragon rider in this first book in The Dragonships series, perfect for fans of Skandar and Eragon

HE WASN”T MEANT TO BE THE HERO. BUT HE WAS CHOSEN BY THE DRAGON.

”A fantastic new take on dragons – readers are in for a thrilling ride!” A.F Steadman, author of the Skandar series

For Lunar and his crew of fellow orphans, every day on Mars is a fight for survival. They scavenge for scraps in a wasteland ravaged by wars and storms, hoping they’ll have enough to eat.

Like most kids, Lunar knows the legends about dragons. How there’s one for every planet, every moon and every star. But no dragon is coming to rescue them.

Until one day, a scavenging mission goes dangerously wrong, forcing Lunar to hide underground. There, he finds the only hope left for a dying planet: the last dragon. And when the dragon won’t let him go, it becomes alarmingly clear: LUNAR JONES HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO SAVE MARS.

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”This instantly gripping take on the Chosen One trope fuses sci-fi and fantasy in a brilliant first instalment of a series for 9+, with a sympathetic, inspiring hero.” The Guardian

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”The keenly rendered, racially diverse cast boasts jocularity, heart, and derring-do, enthralling readers while illustrating the revolutionary power of forgiveness and teamwork.” Publishers Weekly, starred review

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”Fast-paced dragon flights and mid-space fights – plus underdog heroes who are easy to root for.” Kirkus

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”Simply superb… Edge of the seat pacing and plotting. Absolutely recommended.” Fiona Sharp, Waterstones Bookseller review

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”A book full of mystery, excitement, some epic fight scenes, orphan-boy-done-good feels, great world building, exciting plot lines, loyal friends, and traitorous enemies. It’s the exact book that will keep any ten-year old reading – and their parent as well!” Jens.book.nook

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”Fantastic… Incredibly imaginative, combining intriguing dragon lore, fierce friendships, and full-tilt action into a whirlwind story sure to keep readers riveted.” Booklist

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”With spellbinding storytelling and world-building, this nerve-jangling, sci-fi adventure will take your breath away and captivate a wide range of readers, including those who might not usually choose science fiction.” BookTrust

Biographical note:

Scott Reintgen is a New York Times bestselling author of several science fiction and fantasy series for children and young adults, including the Waxways series and the Nyxia trilogy. He began his career as an English teacher in North Carolina, and strongly believes that every student deserves to see themselves on the page. When he’s not writing, he uses his imagination to entertain his wife, Katie, and their three children. You can find him on Instagram .