The Boy who Grew Dragons

When Tomas discovers a peculiar fruit on a tree in his grandad's garden, he brings it inside, and watches a tiny dragon named Flicker hatch. This first volume of The Boy Who Grew Dragons series invites young readers into a whimsical world where mythical creatures bring chaos and comedy. From singed toothbrushes to laundry looped over the TV aerial, Flicker's mischief turns everyday life upside down.

When more dragonfruits appear, Tomas must learn to care for a whole clutch of scaly companions. Andy Shepherd's illustrated juvenile fiction blends friendship and social themes with the classic charm of dragon stories, all rooted in a suburban garden. The Boy Who Grew Dragons is a humorous, heartwarming tale about responsibility and the surprising joys of growing something extraordinary.