Struan Murray

The second book in the New York Times bestselling Dragonborn series, perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures. Having discovered her true identity as a dragon, Alex Evans must embark on a dangerous quest to stop Drak Midna and his war against humanity. When tragedy strikes the island of Skralla, Alex and her friends journey north to the heart of Scotland, where dark plots are in motion, and humans and dragons fight side-by-side against a rising storm of ancient demons. Sinister forces are growing stronger every day, and as friendships fall apart and enemies old and new strike from the shadows, Alex must master her own fearsome power, and unravel a mystery that might just be the key to victory: the legend of the Twilight Child.

A New York Times bestseller, meet the electric new fantasy series for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Impossible Creatures, perfect for readers aged 9-12. Life is no fun for Alex Evans. Ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface. And flames spill from her mouth. Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to the legendary island of Skralla, Alex must now train alongside fierce, frightening dragon children, if she is to unlock the power of her birthright. But other dragons are rising too. Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, is preparing a war against the human world, and Alex has to be good enough for this fight, or we all will burn . . .

Become the impossible . . . The electric new fantasy series for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Impossible Creatures, perfect for readers aged 9-12. Life is no fun for Alex Evans. Ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface. And flames spill from her mouth. Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to the legendary island of Skralla, Alex must now train alongside fierce, frightening dragon children, if she is to unlock the power of her birthright. But other dragons are rising too. Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, is preparing a war against the human world, and Alex has to be good enough for this fight, or we all will burn . . .

Město je jediné místo, jaké kdy mladá vynálezkyně Ellie poznala. Vždy věřila, že za hranicemi jejího ostrova není nic k vidění. Pak ale příliv vyvrhne velrybu… a z jejího břicha vyleze neznámý chlapec. Občané Města tvrdí, že jde o Nepřítele – boha z legend, který potopil celý svět a nyní má v plánu zničit vše ostatní. Městští Inkvizitoři chtějí chlapce zlikvidovat, Ellie je však odhodlaná dokázat jeho nevinu. I za cenu toho, že odhalí své vlastní nebezpečné tajemství.

Město je jediné místo, jaké kdy mladá vynálezkyně Ellie poznala. Vždycky jí říkali, že za hranicemi ostrova není nic k vidění a ona tom věřila. Pak ale příliv vyvrhne na jednu ze střech velrybu… a v jejím břiše tajemného chlapce. Občané Města tvrdí, že jde o Nepřítele – boha, který potopil svět – a má v plánu zničit vše ostatní. V jeho nevinu věří jen Ellie. Jenže Nepřítel na sebe může vzít jakoukoliv podobu a městští Inkvizitoři ho chtějí za každou cenu zničit. Aby chlapce zachránila, musí Ellie dokázat, o koho se opravdu jedná. I kdyby to mělo znamenat odhalení jejího vlastního tajemství…

A breathtaking fantasy adventure for fans of Brightstorm and His Dark Materials. The City was built on a sharp mountain that jutted improbably from the sea, and the sea kept trying to claim it back. That grey morning, once the tide had retreated, a whale was found on a rooftop. When a mysterious boy washes in with the tide, the citizens believe he's the Enemy - the god who drowned the world - come again to cause untold chaos. Only Ellie, a fearless young inventor living in a workshop crammed with curiosities, believes he's innocent. But the Enemy can take possession of any human body and the ruthless Inquisition are determined to destroy it forever. To save the boy, Ellie must prove who he really is - even if that means revealing her own dangerous secret . . . 'Singularly brilliant' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars'A terrific debut of strange myths and dark secrets' - The Bookseller (Editor's Choice)'Absolutely cracking!' - Fleur Hitchcock, author of The Boy Who Flew