Dragon Skin
A magical journey of friendship and self-discovery
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pushkin Press
Published:28th Oct '21
Should be back in stock very soon
In Dragon Skin, a lonely girl discovers a dying dragon, leading to unexpected adventures and profound changes in her life and relationships.
In Dragon Skin, we meet Pip, a young girl who feels increasingly isolated in her home environment. The laughter that once filled her days has faded, leaving her with a sense of loneliness. She often retreats into her imagination, spending time alone by a murky creek, where she indulges in daydreams and searches for hidden treasures. This sense of seclusion sets the stage for an extraordinary encounter that will change her life forever.
One fateful night, Pip discovers something astonishing – a tiny dragon, seemingly on the brink of death. The appearance of this magical creature ignites a spark of hope and wonder in Pip's heart. However, she quickly realizes that caring for a dragon is no simple task. With no guidebook to turn to, Pip is faced with questions she never thought she would have to answer: What do you feed a dragon? Where did it come from? And how will this newfound friendship impact her already tumultuous life?
Dragon Skin weaves a tale rich in enchantment and emotional depth, exploring themes of friendship, family dynamics, and personal growth. As Pip navigates the challenges that arise from her connection with the dragon, she learns valuable lessons about love, responsibility, and the courage to embrace change. This heartfelt story captures the essence of childhood wonder while addressing poignant truths about growing up.
My favourite book of the year so far (and one of last year's too) . I adored Lenny's Book of Everything but Karen Foxlee has outdone herself with this exceptionally rare and tender work of magical brilliance. The dragon is called Little Fella and he will set your heart on fire -- Piers Torday
I'm in love with this book. Dragon Skin is surprising, beautiful, unique. The characters are wonderfully drawn - tough but vulnerable, hurt but hopeful, damaged but strong. They've lodged themselves in my heart forever -- Katrina Nannestad, award-winning author of We Are Wolves
Dragon Skin is a book to make us believe in mysterious openings and infinite possibilities. It reminds us that love is what we need to save things -- Edwina Wyatt, award-winning author of The Secrets of Magnolia Moon
I loved this story. It's a delicate, heartwarming tale of friendship, healing and hope -- Bren MacDibble, award-winning author of How to Bee
Dragon Skin explores what it really means to love, to nurture and to let go. This book will make your heart burst with courage and hope -- Leanne Hall, award-winning author of Iris and the Tiger
Karen Foxlee has a gift for portraying vulnerable child protagonists. Her latest is anchored by a fantasy that invokes the sort of nurturing environment reality fails to provide * Sydney Morning Herald *
Foxlee doesn't flinch at dark themes and handles them with a light touch appropriate for readers aged 10 to 14. The intimations of domestic violence in the book lend contrast and provide a wrenching backdrop, to the joys and consuming demands of Pip's adventure -- The Age
Karen Foxlee is skilled at writing brave yet vulnerable young characters who steal readers' hearts forever, and Dragon Skin is no different ... a truly unique book and will especially appeal to readers who love adventures that are embedded with contemporary concerns. A magical tale that proves what you most need to survive is love -- Books+Publishing
Dragon Skin is food for the soul and a book that brought a tear to my eye and filled my heart at the end -- Karen, Waterstones Bookseller
Praise for * Lenny's Book of Everything: *
Holy Batman, this is a gorgeous, heartbreaking, and heartwarming book -- R.J. Palacio, author of 'Wonder'
Exceptional... precisely observed, engrossing and tender * Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *
An immersive tale about loss and its transformative powers. It will make you sob * Guardian *
ISBN: 9781782692997
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
336 pages