Dragon Defenders (Russell)

The Dragon Defenders series is a best-selling, rip-roaring, page-turning series of dragons and their brave child guardians. The wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret: dragons live there! When evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill a dragon, and to bring him back the body. He also wants a dragon's egg, so he can hatch it in his private zoo. Flynn and Paddy's world is about to be turned upside down. Will their bravery and skill be enough to stop The Pitbull's evil plan? The Dragon Defenders is a best-selling, much-loved series with themes of family, resourcefulness, teamwork, conservation and standing up for what you believe.

The Dragon Defenders series is a best-selling, rip-roaring, page-turning series of dragons and their brave child guardians. Evil boss The Pitbull has wasted nine months waiting for the dragon's egg he stole from Flynn and Paddy's paradise island to hatch. But when he discovers it's nothing more than an egg-shaped rock, he flies into a terrible rage and returns, hell-bent on revenge. How will Flynn and Paddy ever be able to stop him this time?

The Pitbull's plans to capture the dragons from Flynn and Paddy's paradise island have been spoiled twice already, so he's hell-bent on revenge. But first he must find a way to lure the brothers to the city. Meanwhile, to punish his niece Briar for her betrayal, The Pitbull locks her in a prison cell, high in his tower. Surely escape is impossible this time?

It's all over – The Pitbull has won! He's captured every last dragon from The Island, and brought them to the mainland. The stage is now set for the grand opening of Dragon World. Meanwhile Flynn, Paddy, and Briar are stuck in their new school, powerless to do anything about it. That is, until they make a new friend… "A fast-paced action adventure that will have readers hanging on until the last page." Eileen Merriman, award-winning author of A Trio of Sophies and Pieces of You "Told at a rip-roaring pace with feats of incredible daring, masterful guile, and heart-stopping action. This is the book the fans have been waiting for!" Charlotte McKay, judge, NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults "A fitting finale, one for the fans and those new to The Dragon Brothers. Read 'em all!" Justin Brown, author of Shot, Boom, Score! "So good you'll feel empty when you finish it." Odette Ala'alatoa-Dale, age 8 "So gripping we couldn't put it down! You never knew what was going to happen next! Liam and Harry Rippingale, age 12 and 9 "Definitely the best in the series. I never wanted it to end!" Sadie Atkins, age 8 "The best one yet!" Brennan Hosking, age 11 "…took me into the deepest despair, then showed me what happens when you don't give up!" Jaeda Ala'alatoa-Dale, age 11 "Action-packed from the moment you open the cover!" Madison Phillips, age 11