Soar back into the world of dragons in the thrilling, fiery sequel to New York Times bestseller Dragonborn.
*This stunning book features a dragon-scale edge, full-color illustrated endpapers, a foil scene on the case, foil on the jacket, and an interior map*
“Their fate rests in the hands of the Twilight Child.”Having discovered her true identity as dragon, Alex Evans must embark on a dangerous quest to stop Drak Midna and his war against humanity.
When tragedy strikes the island of Skralla, Alex and her friends journey north to the heart of Scotland, where dark plots are in motion, and humans and dragons fight side-by-side against a rising storm of ancient demons.
Sinister forces are growing stronger every day, and as friendships fall apart and enemies old and new strike from the shadows, Alex must master her own fearsome power, and unravel a mystery that might just be the key to victory: the legend of the Twilight Child.
"Heartbreaking yet inspiring." —
Kirkus, starred review
On sale: October 20, 2026
Age: 8-12 years
Grade: Grades 6-8
Page count: 384 Pages
ISBN: 9798217113248
Struan Murray is Scottish and grew up in Edinburgh, the youngest of a large, rowdy family of redheads. His debut novel,
Orphans of the Tide, won the prestigious Branford Boase Award, and was included in the
Guardian's 'Best children's books of 2020'. When he's not writing, Struan is a lecturer at the University of Oxford.
Praise for DragonbornNew York Times Bestseller • Indie Bestseller
Good Housekeeping Kids’ Book Awards •
The Times (London) Best Children’s Books of the Year
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Think you’ve read every dragon story? Think again. An epic, heart-racing fantasy.”
—Vashti Hardy, author of
Brightstorm“
Astonishing fantasy with a unique story that burns with brilliance. Readers will love this thrilling new take on dragons.” –A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series
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Readers whose hearts soar for a hero’s journey will be transported by Alex’s high-flying high jinks as she embraces her destiny (and her inner dragon).”—
The Washington Post“
Dragonlore with a difference.”—
The Times (London)
“Dragonborn is full of action and betrayals, and it explores what it feels like to be an outsider.
You will cheer on Alex as she becomes braver by the chapter.”—
The Week Junior“
Potter and Percy Jackson fans—your new, glorious obsession awaits!”—Phil Earle, author of
When the Sky Falls“
A blazingly brilliant adventure that will burn bright in the imagination long after the final page.”—Aisling Fowler, author of
Fireborn“
Struan Murray is a singular talent, and Dragonborn is children’s writing at its most sweeping and epic—wild, witty, warm, and wise.”—Ross Montgomery, author of
I Am Rebel“
Exciting, thrilling, and roaringly good. This is a story that makes you yearn to become a dragon.”—Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
