Become the impossible. The New York Times–bestselling fantasy that launched a phenomenon — shortlisted for the Nero Book Awards 2025. For fans of Skandar and Impossible Creatures, ages 9–12.
Life is no fun for Alex Evans. Ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface — and flames spill from her mouth.
Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to the legendary island of Skralla, Alex must train alongside fierce, frightening dragon children to unlock the power of her birthright. But other dragons are rising too: Drak Midna, the greatest of them all, is preparing a war against the human world — and Alex has to be good enough for this fight, or we all will burn.
Praise
“Exceptional.” — The Times
“Astonishing… burns with brilliance.” — A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series
“The freshest, most exciting children's book of the decade.” — Joseph Elliott
About the author
Struan Murray grew up in Edinburgh and lectures in biochemistry at Oxford. His debut, Orphans of the Tide, won the Branford Boase Award. The sequel, Dragonborn: The Twilight Child, is out now — perfect for hand-selling as a pair.
