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When Lily Quench, the youngest member of a lineage famed for slaying dragons, is sent to confront a fearsome beast, she discovers the dragon’s gentle nature and unexpected wisdom. Instead of following the long‑established feud between humans and dragons, Lily forms an unlikely bond. Together, they confront an oppressive tyrant who seeks to dominate both realms and learn that friendship and trust can conquer even the fiercest of enemies.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Natalie Jane Prior
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