Darwins dragons
£7.99
Syms Covington has landed the job of a lifetime on Charles Darwin’s ship. But after being shipwrecked on a Galapagos island, he makes a discovery that could change the world – and make his fortune. Should he share his find, or will it lead to the extinction of a legendary species?
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How to Train Your Dragon meets Robinson Crusoe in this high-flying dragon adventure from Lindsay Galvin!
‘A striking and original adventure … just the sort of story I love.’ EMMA CARROLL
‘WHAT a voyage! [Darwin’s Dragons] is everything you hope it will be …’ LUCY STRANGE
‘[A] beautifully fictionalised story’ THE TELEGRAPH
Syms Covington has landed the job of a lifetime – cabin boy and fiddler on Charles Darwin’s Beagle – but when he is separated from the crew during a storm, his life takes a truly extraordinary turn.
Shipwrecked on a Galapagos island, he makes a discovery that could change the world – and make his fortune. But should he share his find, or will it lead to the extinction of a legendary species?
There’s one person who could help, but he’s busy writing a book …
- Based on a true story and Charles Darwin’s real journal!
- Perfect for fans of Cornelia Funke’s Dragon Rider or Cressida Cowell’s How to Train Your Dragon series.
- Effortlessly blends exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical story and non-fiction elements.
| Weight | 0.25 kg |
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| Dimensions | 19.8 × 13.5 × 2.2 cm |
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| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 308 |
| Language | English |
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| Dewey | 823.92 (edition:23) |
| Readership | Children – juvenile / Code: J |
