by Tracey West
First published 2026
The royal baby naming ceremony turns into chaos when evil fairy queen Agrona captures King Roland, Queen Rose, and their newborn child. Drake discovers that a protective spell kept Agrona dormant for years, but now she has awakened with deadly intent. The Dragon Masters learn they need three magical dragon gems to imprison Agrona again. Drake teams up with his dragon Worm, along with Bo and Shu, to journey into the Land of Peace. There they must locate the Ruby Dragon and convince it to part with its precious heart gem. The Ruby Dragon presents them with a challenging riddle that stands between success and failure. With the royal family's lives hanging in the balance, Drake and Bo must use all their skills and courage to solve the puzzle and claim the first gem in their quest to stop Agrona's reign of terror.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Land of Peace, Ruby Dragon
96 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Inc.