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A boy, his grandfather, and a baby dragon set off on an international adventure that takes them from the Midwest to Iceland in this children's fantasy novel perfect for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and How to Train Your Dragon. Johan is off to visit his Grandpa Siggy—a charismatic, impetuous Icelander with a big secret: He took a dragon egg with him when he immigrated to America. As fate would have it, Dreki hatched just a few hours after Johan was born, magically linking the two. But Dreki was kept hidden. Now, many years later, the time has come for Dreki to journey home and for Johan to discover his ancestry through a life-changing trip to Iceland. But the clock is ticking, as both Siggy's and Dreki’s health are in jeopardy. This cross-cultural coming-of-age story explores aspects of Icelandic folklore while dealing sensitively with the themes of aging, generational memory, and returning home. New York Times-bestselling author Mary Logue has published over thirty books, including mystery novels, poetry, non-fiction books, and many books for children. Her latest book, THE BIG SUGAR, was a recommended read by the New York Times. Her awards include a Minnesota Book Award, a Wisconsin Outstanding Achievement award and an Edgar nomination. The first book in the Brigid Reardon series, The Streel, was an honor WILLA literary award finalist. Her poetry book, Meticulous Attachment, received a Midwest Booksellers honor award. Her picture book, Sleep Like a Tiger, won a Charlotte Zolotow honor, a Caldecott honor, and Best Picture Book award in Japan. Mary has also worked as an editor at Simon and Schuster, Graywolf Press and The Creative Company. She has taught in the writing programs at the University of Minnesota and Hamline University and written for the New York Times, the Star Tribune, and the Village Voice. She lives with writer Pete Hautman in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and Stockholm, Wisconsin.
