I have enjoyed all of Polly Ho-Yen’s books previously and she is such a trusted author. She writes with heart and honesty and leaves the reader with much to consider.
The Last Dragon is a compelling story of hope and family but it also features magic, greed and wonder. There is one dragon left in Yara’s world and it is studied, watched and observed as you can imagine. The world is keen to learn more about its power, strength and its eggs.
However there are dark forces who also want to know more about the eggs and to perhaps harness any power for their own purposes. When Yara has an encounter with the dragon and it trusts her with an egg, Yara knows she will use it to save her ailing sister.
With others keen to own the egg, Yara must act quickly and carefully if she is to heal her sister and ultimately, her family.
Leaving the reader with plenty to consider around hope, family and care for our planet, this is a brilliant story.
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