The Broken Dragon

Description

Tyra gets off to a tough start at her new school. She's loud and different and nobody seems to beparticularly friendly. So when her nan gives her a beautiful china snow dragon, Tyra's decides to take it toschool, hoping that people will think it's interesting and talk to her. But disaster strikes and the beautifuldragon is smashed. Can Tyra find a way to repair her treasure while also making some new friends alongthe way?

Karen McCombie is a bestselling author for children and teenagers, best known for the series Ally's World, Angels Next Door and You, Me and Thing. Before becoming an author she worked for teen magazines such as J-17 and Sugar, in roles as diverse as fashion editor, quiz writer and pet correspondent. Originally from Scotland, she now lives in London with her husband, young daughter and assorted cats, who all give her inspiration for her books, whether they like it or not.

"A heart-warming story based on the ancient art of kintsugi about fitting in & starting at a new school. Perfect for KS2 readers, this book will be relatable to many young people." -- Emma Suffield, librarian "This lovely story is not only about repairing things but also repairing people too and that beauty does not always rely on perfection." -- A Library Lady, blog