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In a modern mega-city built around dragons, one boy gets caught up in the world of underground dragon battles and a high-stakes gang war that could tear his family apart.

Once, dragons nearly drove themselves to extinction. But in the city of Drakopolis, humans domesticated them centuries ago. Now dragons haul the city’s cargo, taxi its bustling people between skyscrapers, and advertise its wares in bright, neon displays. Most famously of all, the dragons battle. Different breeds take to the skies in nighttime bouts between the infamous kins―criminal gangs who rule through violence and intimidation.

Abel has always loved dragons, but after a disastrous showing in his dragon rider’s exam, he's destined never to fly one himself. All that changes the night his sister appears at his window, entrusting him with a secret...and a stolen dragon.

Turns out, his big sister is a dragon thief! Too bad his older brother is a rising star in Drakopolis law enforcement...

To protect his friends and his family, Abel must partner with the stolen beast, riding in kin battles and keeping more secrets than a dragon has scales.

When everyone wants him fighting on their side, can Abel figure out what's worth fighting for?

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A new fantasy adventure from bestselling author Alex London

Underground dragon battles. High-stakes war. And a secret that could tear a family apart.

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Gr 4–7—Drakopolis, a sprawling city in the sky, is home to humans and the dragons they keep. From the diminutive Educational Resource Dragons used for training to the huge Red-Bearded Long-Wing bus-toting dragon, dragons are part of everyday life. As are the kins, the gangs of rival dragon riders in the city who run entire neighborhoods. Abel has spent most of his life avoiding the kins, until he discovers a stolen dragon that his sister has left behind. And that's only the beginning as Abel is forced to confront the truth that his best friend Rao (they/them), his favorite teacher, and his sister are all kinners. To complicate matters, they are not all in the same kin; all of them are squarely on the opposite side of Abel's brother, an enforcer of the law with the Dragon's Eye (the police); and no one seems to be on the side of the dragons with Abel. The climatic kin battle at the end will have readers in suspense as Abel fights for the future of his dragon. This title is well paced and thoughtfully written. Most of the characters are white, or presumed white, and Abel's father is portrayed as living with a chronic illness. VERDICT Rich world-building, a complex main character, and plenty of suspense make this a solid purchase where action-packed fantasy is popular.—Jessica Caron, Bancroft Sch., MA

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"This series starter’s straightforward language, intriguing worldbuilding, and thoughtful, gutsy protagonist make it widely appealing." ―Kirkus Reviews

"Battle Dragons is the riproaring opener to a surefire hit series. Alex London has envisioned a world as enthralling as it is dangerous―a society much like our own if it was built on the backs of giant fire-breathing dragons. Readers are sure to burn through the pages as they follow Abel through the shadowy underbelly of Drakopolis, dodging dragon-rider street gangs and a ruthless secret police to save his family. Abel is an endearing and relatable hero struggling under expectations as the youngest of three siblings, and his journey in building self-confidence is sure to ring true with young readers. Above all, cutting through the action is a moving tale of friendship and family, which is at the heart of this thrilling fantasy."

―Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil series

"A rip-roaring loop-de-loop of action and adventure, Battle Dragons will keep readers at the edge of their seat as they cheer on Abel and his friends."

―Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan Strong series

"Battle Dragons is the riproaring opener to a surefire hit series. Alex London has envisioned a world as enthralling as it is dangerous―a society much like our own if it was built on the backs of giant fire-breathing dragons. Readers are sure to burn through the pages as they follow Abel through the shadowy underbelly of Drakopolis, dodging dragon-rider street gangs and a ruthless secret police to save his family. Abel is an endearing and relatable hero struggling under expectations as the youngest of three siblings, and his journey in building self-confidence is sure to ring true with young readers. Above all, cutting through the action is a moving tale of friendship and family, which is at the heart of this thrilling fantasy."

- Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil series

"A rip-roaring loop-de-loop of action and adventure, Battle Dragons will keep readers at the edge of their seat as they cheer on Abel and his friends."

- Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan Strong series

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press (September 21, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338716549
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338716542
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.5 inches

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One of my favorite series

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I devoured this book in less than 24 hours. Dragons! Need I say more?

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In thirteen years of teaching, I haven’t found another book to single-handedly hook ALL of my reluctant readers. Kids devoured this book and talked about it in the hall and at lunch. The high action plot filled with dragon battles and rival kins kept all of us on the edge of our seats, but I especially loved Abel’s relationships with his friends and family. There was so much to discuss and unpack together, and I can’t thank Alex enough for bringing this story into the world! We can’t wait for book two!

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Action-driven World-making at its Best

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"When are they making 'Battle Dragons' a movie?" my 8-year-old asked me because the cinematic world-making in this adventure featuring a wild city full of warring dragons and rival gangsters is big screen ready. London's story has driven him through like few other books and while it's written for older kids, my son loves it. Just seeing a wyvern fight a sunrise reaper over city skyscrapers would be worth the price of admission.

I'll also add that it's refreshing that the book doesn't hold to the old conventions of relationships and gender identity. Abel's gender fluid best friend Roa is one of the coolest characters in kids literature. All told, I can't wait for the next one, nor can my son.

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good

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i read it :)

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Although I am not a big fan of dragons, this book sucked me right in. The futuristic setting where dragons help to create an intriguing world in which Abel must decide how to forge his own path. This was a really fun read.

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My 10-year-old read this twice and wanted to read the rest of the series

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I'll admit I got this for my kid. She read it twice when she was 10 and she's continuing on in the series as she's 11 approaching 12. I'm just happy to see something that isn't a screen capture her attention like that.

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Dragon series for middle grades that has a video game feel

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Dragons, dragons, and dragons! Middle grade readers can’t get enough of Wings of Fire but many cannot handle the vocabulary and length of those fabulous books. Battle Dragons looks to be every bit as exciting but more approachable. The world-building leaves some questions as to the why of this society’s organizational scheme, but most will only care about the battles between the good guys, the bad, and the ones that you can’t quite figure out. Main character Roa is non-binary and uses pronouns they/them but other than this non-traditional identity, there isn’t any sexual content, nor is there any profanity. Likely to be a very popular fantasy series for grades 4-7.

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Fantastic Action Adventure Book with DRAGONS!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 6, 2022

Alec lives in the futuristic city of Drakopolis, which has some dystopian problems but is a thriving city. Alec's family struggles a bit: his father has scaly lung, his mother works in a dragon food plant, and his sister Lina is working at a cafe to help the family with money. His brother Silas is doing okay, and has been accepted into the Dragon Riders, which serves as a police/military entity to protect the citizens, but always seems a bit questionable. Alec failed his entrance exam to the Dragon Rider Academy, which was a bit of a relief. While he and his best friend Roa (who is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns) like reading comics about the daring exploits of Dr. Drago, dealing with ACTUAL dragons sounds dangerous. When Alec finds out that his sister has a secret life of crime and is herself riding dragons, he's leery of being asked for help, but follows her directions. He uncovers Karak, a dragon his sister has stolen, and with the help of a teacher at his school, Ally, as well as Roa, he learns how to take care of a dragon and starts to ride Karak, who bonds with him. Drakopolis is run by kins, which are like gangs, and it turns out that Lina is aligned with the Sky Knights, which have a revolutionary, Robin Hood vibe to them, but Roa is surprisingly aligned with the Thunder Wings, as is Ally. There is also a Red Talon kin, and they are threatening Alec's family because of Lina's activity. The kins have what amount to "rumbles"; battles that are "equal parts race, heist, and duel". These battles determine who has control of different neighborhoods and their resources, like dragons. Because Alec has a dragon, he is the center of a lot of activity to win his dragon over for a kin. He's not sure which one he should align himself with, and when a big battle is planned, he has to decide. Will he side with his sister, his best friend, or his brother, or forge his own path?

Action and Adventure is the easiest way to draw in middle grade readers, and has a lot right at the start, and reminded me a bit of the first scene in the 1980s television show Voyagers! Watching the dragons setting fire to trash on the skyline and then having your sister pop into your bedroom window? Perfect! Academy settings, where students have science fiction, spy, or fantasy curricula are always in demand, and this is a mixture of all three. Roa is a good friend, with hidden depths of knowledge and connections. The sibling bonds add another interesting level. Of course, any book with epic dragon battles is going to be a popular title, and the cover is very appealing. This one will never return to the shelf!

This will be a hugely popular book with many different readers. Certainly my dragon contingent, who love Tui Sutherland and Sarah Beth Durst, will love the fact that Alec has bonded with Karak and has to learn how to take care of him. This will also appeal to fans of the new wave of fantasy dystopian novels like The Wild Huntsboys, because of all of the fighting and the way that society is not working. This had a decided video game feel to it, and a bit of a comic connection, and finally, readers who like London's books about war with like all of the fighting. I can probably even sell this to my sports enthusiasts, since it is an amazing amalgam of everything my readers like best.

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