THE GREAT TEXAS DRAGON RIDE

Wings of Fire meets The Hunger Games in this debut contemporary middle grade fantasy stand-alone about thirteen-year-old Cassidy Drake, who enters the dangerous Great Texas Dragon Race to save her family's dragon sanctuary.

But with five grueling tasks ahead of her, dangerous dragon challenges waiting at each one, and more enemies than allies on the course, Cassidy will need to know more than just dragons to survive.

EXCITING DRAGON ADVENTURE SET IN OUR MODERN-DAY WORLD
While many dragon books are set in complete fantasy worlds, in The Great Texas Dragon Race dragons exist in our present day, modern world and the dragons are an endangered species on the brink of extinction and targeted by energy corporations. With themes of wildlife preservation and an action-packed adventure, this dragon story sets itself apart in the market, while also appealing to readers looking for more scaly fun.
DEBUT AUTHOR AND RISING TALENT
This thrilling dragon adventure story is debut author Kacy Ritter's first rodeo in book publishing. She's excited to connect with readers and educators alike and has strong writing network in SCBWI and Writerspace Houston.
EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT COMPETITION
Each leg of the race has a dangerous, sometimes life-threatening challenge, like battling a three-headed hydra in the Texas swamps or stealing a flag from a mama dragon's nest. The competition will keep even the most reluctant of readers turning the page for more.

Kacy Ritter is a fantasy geek living in Houston, Texas, and a member of SCBWI and Writespace Houston. She daylights as a healthcare marketer, and loves writing at the intersection of fantasy and Texicana.