Dando the dragon child must learn to fly or else he'll be left behind when his family moves to new caves. When he can't, his mother offers to carry him on her back. But Dando gets lost along the journey and now must survive alone in a place where the dreadful Doggins lurk. Then an orphaned girl rescues him and offers to help him find his family. But is their friendship strong enough to keep them both safe?<p><p>Awarding-winning and NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author, Jenny Nimmo, weaves another classic fantasy tale that will delight and thrill early chapter book readers!<p>Jenny Nimmo is the author of the New York Times bestselling Charlie Bone series as well as the award-winning Magician's Trilogy, all published by Orchard Books. Her latest book, GRIFFIN'S CASTLE, is forthcoming in November 2007. She lives with her husband in an old mill in Wales.