Y2AM: The Boy Who Grew Dragons

by Andy Shepherd

When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad’s garden, he doesn’t think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house – and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragon fruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker. 

Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbrush and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker and very quickly. Suddenly, something extraordinary happens… more dragon fruits appear on the tree and Tomas grows them himself and his friends at school.

Aisha: “I liked this story because it keeps saying ruby red like my friend Ruby.’’

Errol: “I loved how funny this story is. Especially when Tomas gets dragon poo on his PE shorts.’’

Rorie: “This book is hilarious!’’