Darwin's Dragons (Paperback)
Lindsay Galvin (author)Published: 07/01/2021
Full of warmth and sparkling with originality, Darwin’s Dragons is a moving adventure of a shipwreck, an extraordinary discovery and the never-ending magic of nature.
How to Train Your Dragon meets Robinson Crusoe in this high-flying dragon adventure from Lindsay Galvin!
Syms Covington has landed the job of a lifetime - cabin boy and fiddler on Charles Darwin's Beagle. But when he is separated from the crew during a storm, his life takes a truly extraordinary turn. Shipwrecked on a Galapagos island, he makes a discovery that could change the world - and make his fortune. But should he share his find, or will it lead to the extinction of a legendary species? There's one person who could help, but he's busy writing a book ...
Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
ISBN: 9781912626465
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 250 g
Dimensions: 198 x 135 x 22 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'A striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.' - Emma Carroll
'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you hope it will be ...' - Lucy Strange
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