by Jenny Nimmo
First published 2008
Dando has wings but cannot use them. While other dragons soar through the sky, he remains earthbound and vulnerable. His worst fears come true when hostile humans capture him and hold him prisoner. The young dragon faces a bleak future until unexpected allies emerge from his captors' household. A compassionate slave girl befriends him despite the risks. An orphaned bird becomes his companion in captivity. Even the captor's own son, weighed down by sadness, begins to help the trapped creature. Together, this unlikely group works to free Dando from his bonds. But escape is only the beginning of his challenges. The young dragon must still overcome the mystery of his grounded state and discover how to take flight.
Genres: animals, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
107 pages · Paperback · Orchard Books