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Don't Ask the Dragon

Don't Ask the Dragon

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A little boy named Alem goes on an adventure to celebrate his birthday. Don't ask the dragon, or he will eat you!

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd


Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a young boy named Alem. Alem's birthday was approaching, and he was excited to celebrate with his friends and family. However, he had no idea where to go. He had heard that the bear, the fox, the treefrog, and the bulldog might know where to celebrate, but he was hesitant to ask the dragon. The dragon was known to be fierce and dangerous, and Alem didn't want to risk his life.

As Alem was pondering his options, he stumbled upon a mysterious cave. He decided to explore it, hoping that he would find a solution to his birthday dilemma. As he walked deeper into the cave, he saw a light shining in the distance. He approached the light and saw a group of fairies dancing and singing.

The fairies welcomed Alem and invited him to join in their celebration. Alem was overjoyed and danced and sang with the fairies until the sun began to set. As the fairies bid him farewell, they gave him a special gift.

The gift was a map that led to the perfect birthday celebration spot. Alem was thrilled and rushed back to his village to share the news with his friends and family. They followed the map and found a beautiful meadow filled with flowers and trees.

Alem and his friends and family had the best birthday celebration ever, and they never forgot the magical adventure that led them to it. From that day on, Alem knew that anything was possible if he was brave enough to explore the unknown.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 285 x 294 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838853983
Edition number: Main

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