Books like Backyard Dragon by Betsy Sterman
In Betsy Sterman's "Backyard Dragon," a young boy teams up with his grandfather and three friends to aid a fifteenth‑century Welsh dragon in returning to its homeland. The story blends adventure with gentle magic in a warm, child‑friendly narrative.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Betsy Sterman
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