The Dragon of Lonely Island

Rebecca Rupp's 'The Dragon of Lonely Island' is a charming chapter book about three siblings, Hannah, Zachary, and Sarah Emily, who spend their summer on a remote island with their great-aunt. They stumble upon a hidden cave and discover a magnificent, three-headed golden dragon with a vast memory and a penchant for storytelling. The dragon shares tales from its 20,000-year life, transporting the children to different historical periods and cultures, including ancient China and the 19th century. This fluidly written novel explores themes of friendship, curiosity, resilience, and the wisdom gained from understanding the past, all wrapped in a gentle, magical narrative perfect for children aged 4-11.

"Rebecca Rupp's magical tale . . . radiates a glow as golden as the dragon's scales." – Boston Globe Hannah, Zachary, and Sarah Emily are spending the summer at their great-aunt Mehitabel's house on faraway Lonely Island. There, in a cave hidden high above the ocean, they discover a fabulous creature: a glittering three-headed golden dragon with a kind heart, an unpredictable temper, and a memory that spans 20,000 years. Transported by the magic of the dragon's stories, the children meet Mei-lan, a young girl in ancient China; nineteenth-century cabin boy Jamie Pritchett; and, in more recent times, Hitty and her brother, Will, who survive a frightening plane crash on a desert island. In this fluidly written novel, Rebecca Rupp explores what three children from the present learn from the past - and from an unlikely but wise and generous friend.