Books like The Last Dragon by James Riley
Fort Fitzgerald, haunted by nightmares of an Old One demanding the last dragon’s location, discovers the truth may lie beneath his school’s floor. With his new roommate Gabriel—who keeps the school under a quiet spell—and friends Cyrus, Jia, and Rachel, Fort must confront the ancient threat before the Old One resurfaces. A high‑stakes adventure that blends magic, monsters, and friendship, this book follows Fort as he rises from sleepless terror to courageous action.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: James Riley
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