Fierce, tender, and unforgettable…
James’ latest novel is a taut, emotionally charged middle-grade novel that weaves magical realism with the raw ache of a fractured family. Trying to come to terms with his parents’ divorce and a canceled trip to Paris to see his father, thirteen-year-old Jamison spends his summer adrift in Surfers Paradise. When he meets Littus, a sand dragon who inexplicably comes to life, his life turns upside down. A cyclone, a balloon crash, and four unpredictable dragons push him to his limits, forcing him to rethink what home truly means. James crafts each dragon with distinct cultural depth: Iawo, the fierce yet weary guardian; Jinlong, the dignified Chinese elder; Tesson, the brittle but brilliant Parisian crystal dragon. As Jamison ventures further, the real journey unfolds within him. His longing for family, his desire to belong, and his realization that home is found in connections, not places, drive the narrative. Littus, initially small and unsure, emerges as the novel’s emotional core, mirroring Jamison’s own evolution. The prose is sharp, the pacing relentless, and the resolution satisfying.
This is a thrilling adventure wrapped in quiet, human truths.
Pub date December 31, 2024
ASIn B0DRZ3L1B9
Price $0.99 Kindle edition, $0.00 Kindle Unlimited
