Dragonracers

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Interest Age 8+ Reading Age 8

Kitty and Harris Hawk are aeroplane mad and can’t wait to learn to fly, but their dad, an aircraft engineer, is firm that it is too dangerous and they are too young. At least there’s lots to keep them interested at Hendon Airfield, where he works, but things get really exciting when they find an egg in the pond, and manage to hatch it into a dragon. Will Red take them flying, and could they possibly stand a chance against the competitors in the upcoming London to Manchester Air Race?

Set in the early 1900s Peter Bunzl’s story is full of the adventure and magic of those early flying machines, while the descriptions of Kitty and Harris’ experiences as they ride through the skies on Red capture all the glory of flight. Inspired by the real London to Manchester Air Race, won by Louis Paulhan in 1910, it’s a clever mix of history and fantasy, and readers will fly through it. Published by dyslexia experts Barrington Stoke, it is accessible to readers of all abilities.

Reviewed by Andrea Reece
Andrea Reece has spent almost her entire working life in children’s books, first as publisher, latterly as consultant, project manager and critic.
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About Dragonracers

Combining a spectacular fantasy story with a momentous real-life event (the 1910 London– Manchester air race), this thrilling adventure will be an instant hit with fans of both historical and fantasy fiction.

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