New Dragon City grips readers with its gritty transformation of New York and the high stakes of a boy hiding a dragon hatchling from survivalist adults. Noah follows his own moral compass as he navigates a dangerous post-apocalyptic landscape filled with pulse-pounding action. Books in this family share cinematic settings, secret human and animal bonds, and children defying rigid societal rules.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with binary thinking or viewing the world in terms of heroes and villains. In a post-apocalyptic New York City, Noah lives by his father's survivalist rule that dragons are monsters to be destroyed. When he discovers a young dragon that doesn't fit the monster mold, he must choose between the safety of his father's worldview and his own growing sense of empathy and justice. It is a high-stakes adventure that models how to challenge prejudice even when it is uncomfortable or dangerous. While the setting is gritty and the stakes are high, the core of the story is about the courage it takes to change your mind. It is perfect for readers aged 8 to 12 who enjoy fast-paced science fiction but are ready for deeper questions about the ethics of conflict and the power of unlikely friendships.
