David's new lodgings have a magical atmosphere...

'David ran a hand through his mop of brown hair. Dragons. It was certainly different from his last set of lodgings, where all you got were spiders and the occasional mouse. "It's perfect," he said.'

When David arrives at Wayward Crescent he has no idea what lurks inside the Pennykettle house. Only when he's given his own special dragon does he begin to unlock their mysterious secrets, and to discover the fire within...

"A riveting story about inspiration and creativity and not giving up" - Leicester Mercury

"I would recommend this book to those who like dragons and fantasy, but also aren't afraid of a twist!" - Teen Titles

"I would recommend this book to those who like dragons and fantasy, but also aren't afraid of a twist!" - Teen Titles

"This series just gets better and better." - The Ultimate Book Guide

"A brilliant story, quirky and well-written. An intelligent, sensitive, and magical book." - The Bookseller

"A delightful story which skilfully blends realism and magic into a very satisfying conclusion." - Carousel

"This is a magical book in every respect. Chris d'Lacey combines the realistic and the magical to such an effect that all disbelief is suspended. Readers will be entranced." - TES