Fly with the dragons in this stunning fantasy from Sarah Prineas, author of the acclaimed Magic Thief series!

Rafi Bywater is unlike anyone else. The people in his village don’t trust him because he spends too much time in an abandoned dragon lair. When a stranger, Mister Flitch, accuses Rafi of being “dragon-touched,” Rafi sets off to discover the truth about dragons—and about himself.

On his journey, Rafi befriends a brilliant scientist, Maud, who has secrets of her own. Together they search for dragons while escaping from a dangerous dragon hunter, engaging in a steam-engine car chase, and figuring out what Mister Flitch really wants with Rafi. And, oh yes, they do find the dragons.

Sarah Prineas delivers a sweeping adventure filled with glorious dragons of all kinds!

But finding the dragons is only the beginning. What happens when the boy everyone fears becomes their only hope?

• Secret Powers: Rafi can’t be burned by fire and feels a mysterious spark inside him, but he has no idea what it means or how to control it.
• An Unlikely Friendship: To uncover the truth, Rafi teams up with Maud, a brilliant scientist who is just as curious about dragons—and has plenty of secrets of her own.
• A Thrilling Quest: Their journey is packed with daring escapes, a perilous steam-engine car chase, and a dangerous dragon hunter hot on their trail.
• Coming of Age Adventure: A heartfelt story about a boy who feels like an outcast discovering his true identity and finding the courage to protect his home.

About The Author

Sarah Prineas lives in the midst of the corn in rural Iowa, where she wrangles dogs, cats, chickens, and goats, goes on lots of hikes, and finds time to write. She is also the author of Ash & Bramble, a retelling of Cinderella. She is married to a physics professor and has two kids.