The Dragon Defenders - Book One
by James Russell
"I couldn't get my son to turn out the light!"
Elisabeth Easther, playwright, actor, critic"Action-packed, and truly charming."
Radio New ZealandA best-selling, rip-roaring, page-turning tale of dragons and their brave child guardians, with mind-blowing, interactive augmented reality content accessible via free app AR Reads.Flynn and Paddy's family live on a paradise island in the middle of the ocean with their dog, Coco, their horse, Clappers, and Lightning, their pet falcon. But their island also holds an incredible secret: dragons live there!When evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he decides that he wants one for himself. Flynn and Paddy’s world is about to be turned upside down. Will their bravery and skill be enough to stop The Pitbull’s evil plan?So begins The Dragon Defenders series. In the following four books, the brothers are joined by the brave, fierce and wonderful Briar, who helps the boys thwart The Pitbull's evil plans. Read them all!The Dragon Defenders is a phenomenon in author James Russell's native New Zealand (with sales of over 55,000 books in that country alone), with themes of family, resourcefulness, teamwork, conservation and standing up for what you believe.THESE BOOKS ARE ALSO LIKE NOTHING ELSE YOU'VE SEEN BEFORE!Simply download the free 'AR Reads' app onto a phone or tablet, point that device at certain pages of the book and watch them turn into reality (this will work on an e-reader such as a Kindle). Features include eye-popping 3D animations which rise up out of the pages, 2D animations, code crackers, and video and audio messages. Note: the app is not necessary to enjoy the books; they're designed to be read either with or without the use of the app - it's your choice. It will also work perfectly on a Kindle or any other reading tablet. One more thing to note: This book has a dyslexic friendly font, developed with advice from the Dyslexia Association of New Zealand.
"An utterly charming story about two young boys who live off the grid, in a way most kids couldn't imagine. They are, of course, independent, brave and resourceful, and completely admirable. The interactive app helps build a spellbinding world."
Joan Mackenzie, head book buyer, Whitcoulls"A rollercoaster, laugh-out-loud adventure!"
Rachel Eadie, book critic"The best books imaginable to encourage kids to read."
Melissa Haslam, parent."Catnip for reluctant readers."
Sheila Shelford, parent
"Incredibly exhilarating!"
Doris Mousdale, Arcadia Books“So gripping...”
Finn Buckley, age 11“The bomb!”
Seamus O’Sullivan, age 11“Awesome!”
Ari O’Malley, age 10“Exciting from the very start!”
Theo Head, aged 11“As good as Harry Potter...”
Pippa Montgomerie, aged 9
Elisabeth Easther, playwright, actor, critic"Action-packed, and truly charming."
Radio New ZealandA best-selling, rip-roaring, page-turning tale of dragons and their brave child guardians, with mind-blowing, interactive augmented reality content accessible via free app AR Reads.Flynn and Paddy's family live on a paradise island in the middle of the ocean with their dog, Coco, their horse, Clappers, and Lightning, their pet falcon. But their island also holds an incredible secret: dragons live there!When evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he decides that he wants one for himself. Flynn and Paddy’s world is about to be turned upside down. Will their bravery and skill be enough to stop The Pitbull’s evil plan?So begins The Dragon Defenders series. In the following four books, the brothers are joined by the brave, fierce and wonderful Briar, who helps the boys thwart The Pitbull's evil plans. Read them all!The Dragon Defenders is a phenomenon in author James Russell's native New Zealand (with sales of over 55,000 books in that country alone), with themes of family, resourcefulness, teamwork, conservation and standing up for what you believe.THESE BOOKS ARE ALSO LIKE NOTHING ELSE YOU'VE SEEN BEFORE!Simply download the free 'AR Reads' app onto a phone or tablet, point that device at certain pages of the book and watch them turn into reality (this will work on an e-reader such as a Kindle). Features include eye-popping 3D animations which rise up out of the pages, 2D animations, code crackers, and video and audio messages. Note: the app is not necessary to enjoy the books; they're designed to be read either with or without the use of the app - it's your choice. It will also work perfectly on a Kindle or any other reading tablet. One more thing to note: This book has a dyslexic friendly font, developed with advice from the Dyslexia Association of New Zealand.
"An utterly charming story about two young boys who live off the grid, in a way most kids couldn't imagine. They are, of course, independent, brave and resourceful, and completely admirable. The interactive app helps build a spellbinding world."
Joan Mackenzie, head book buyer, Whitcoulls"A rollercoaster, laugh-out-loud adventure!"
Rachel Eadie, book critic"The best books imaginable to encourage kids to read."
Melissa Haslam, parent."Catnip for reluctant readers."
Sheila Shelford, parent
"Incredibly exhilarating!"
Doris Mousdale, Arcadia Books“So gripping...”
Finn Buckley, age 11“The bomb!”
Seamus O’Sullivan, age 11“Awesome!”
Ari O’Malley, age 10“Exciting from the very start!”
Theo Head, aged 11“As good as Harry Potter...”
Pippa Montgomerie, aged 9
