Books like Hatching Magic by Ann E. Downer
A medieval wizard arrives in 21st‑century Boston to recover his lost pet dragon. His journey is complicated by a rival wizard and a disgruntled demon, each intent on thwarting him. Amid the chaos, 11‑year‑old Theodora Oglethorpe discovers that the key to restoring order may lie within her. The story blends time travel, magic, and a father‑daughter dynamic within an adventurous, fantasy setting that explores dragons, wizards, and the mysteries of the past.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ann E. Downer
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