FLEDGEWITCH

An illustrated whimsical fantasy quest novel filled with snappy dragons, adorable minch-wiggins and an extremely large, loveable puppy with mysterious magical powers.

This is the First Law of Quill, carved in stone outside every town hall, and learnt by every schoolchild: There shall be No Witches. And this is the Second Law of Quill, carved in stone, etc etc: There shall be No Dragons. I am sure you have already spotted the problem. It is all very well to say 'no witches' and 'no dragons'. But what if there are secret witches and secret dragons? This is the Third Law of Quill: There shall be NO SECRETS. Ten-year-old Brim has been sent to the Quillian School for Prevention of Witches, but she's sure it's a mistake. It's true that she has tiny feathers sprouting from her elbows, and that she's the only person who remembers the odd-looking calf that has been following her. But she can't do magic, she's not wicked, and she would absolutely never give away her heartbeat in exchange for great power. Meanwhile, Queen Rose of Hallow has received reports of a secret weapon in the mountains of Quill; a weapon that might be aimed at Hallow. Her uncle the Regent is away, so Rose goes to investigate. Alone. Luckily, she's not just a twelve-year-old girl with red hair and a wilful nature. She is also a dragon. Before long, Rose and Brim find themselves trapped in Quill, in the worst possible danger. Nothing to see here. Just a witch, a dragon and a lot of secrets. A bewitching tale brimming with bravery, betrayal, and one very forgettable horned glob, from the award-winning author of A Clue for Clara and The Keepers series. Lian Tanner is an a multi-award-winning children's author and playwright. She is a master storyteller brilliant at vividly exciting fantasy adventure series including The Keepers, The Rogues, and The Hidden along with other MG and picture book titles. Her work is acclaimed, sold and loved around the world.