George and the Dragon

It's the start of World War II and the Germans have started the Battle of Britain only now they have a new weapon, a weapon so powerful it could end the British war effort before it has even started.

With bombs falling dangerously close to home George Atkins’ mother, Mary, decides to evacuate their home and go to live with his uncle in the heart of English countryside. George’s whole world is turned upside down when five dragons, ridden by Luftwaffe airmen, destroy his uncle’s house. At the same time, with thanks to his father and a group of rambling British scientists, George becomes the rider of an emerald green dragon he names Spitfire.

The pair and are recruited, albeit reluctantly, by a special unit of the RAF. As the first dragon and rider fighting for the allies, they face the biggest challenge of their lives to save the country from defeat by the Luftwaffe and the evil leader of the Nazi’s forces General von Vogler and his evil dragon air force.

George and the Dragon is a fast paced, action novel written for boys aged between 10 & 14 but everyone should find it enjoyable.

Schedule for release on 23 April 2014; if you've ever wanted to stay at Hogwarts, have a snowball fight in Narnia or celebrate a birthday in the Shire then you should also check out George and the Dragon.

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