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A magical junkyard, a dragon obsessed with Scrabble, and a spelling challenge where every wrong word has fiery consequences. A fast, page-turning adventure for readers ages 7–10.
Eli and his sister Grace never planned to face a dragon made of words. But when a trip to Uncle Larry’s junkyard turns magical, they’re pulled into an adventure where every puzzle is a spelling challenge and every mistake has fiery consequences. To survive, the kids must use “junkyard magic” — a rope, a hubcap, and a broken Scrabble set — and outsmart the powerful Word Dragon.
Packed with action, cliffhanger chapters, and clever word challenges, Word Dragon is the perfect choice for kids who crave fun, fast-paced adventure.
Why parents and teachers love Word Dragon:
Chapter book for ages 7–10 (up to 12): Great for 2nd–5th grade readers
Reluctant reader friendly: Short, action-filled chapters build confidence
Educational and fun: Vocabulary and spelling woven seamlessly into the story
Classroom ready: Excellent read-aloud for teachers, librarians, and homeschoolers

The adventure begins here—Book 1 of the 10-book Junkyard Adventures series. Available in Kindle or print.