Paddy and Flynn’s secret has grown quite large and with it, his appetite. Named Elton John by the brothers, this young dragon is quite happy to gobble up their dog Coco’s dinner though. Especially when offered spinach sandwiches instead.

One day Elton decides its time to stretch his wings. In less than a blink he snatches up Paddy, Flynn and Coco and takes off. Where is he taking them?

He seems to know where he is going though, flying high and far – right into a thunder of dragons! This fiery flock are red and green and brown and have assembled for the Dragon Games. But Paddy, Flynn and Coco are definitely not invited.

Even though their pet dragon has flown them into this trouble, Elton John is their only way of escape. Will they ever see their parents again?

The third and final part of The Dragon Brothers picture book trilogy, it is the perfect way to introduce older readers to The Dragon Defenders series of five chapter books.

This episode takes the brothers into more danger than ever before and concludes with the perfect ending involving their mum.

An astonishing aspect of these picture books is the way the book comes alive with a purpose built app. Just load the app. Hover your phone over the end pages of the book (inside the front and back covers) and watch Paddy and Flynn’s world come to life!

See the brothers run along the beach, the dragons flying above and the song of the tui and the boy’s laughter in the air.

Author – James Russell

Illustrator – Link Choi

Picture Book

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