by Jen Campbell
First published 2017
Franklin the dragon values literature above gold. His passion for reading leads him to Luna, a girl whose appetite for books rivals his own. Together they devise an ambitious scheme to create a bookshop that flies above the rooftops, bringing tales to readers throughout their community. Their shared excitement quickly turns to disappointment when the townspeople react with alarm. The residents fear Franklin despite his love of stories and his kind nature. Suspicion spreads through the streets as neighbors voice concerns about the dragon merchant. Franklin and Luna see their venture threatened by the community's distrust. The pair must demonstrate that their flying bookshop brings magic rather than menace. They work to transform the town's anxiety into acceptance, proving that literature and loyalty can triumph over fear.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, overcoming-adversity
32 pages · Paperback · THAMES HUDSON