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After moving in with Liz and Lucy, 12‑year‑old David finds a quirky collection of hand‑crafted clay dragons. When his personalized dragon, Gadzooks, breathes life and magic into the house, it can forecast the future and inspire David to write a story that uncovers an unsolved mystery nearby. Gadzooks’ life is fragile—dragons die when they are not loved. Dan’s growing anger and the urgent mission to rescue his dragon set the stage for a quest that reveals the hidden powers of the fire within.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Chris D'Lacey
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