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Titles in This Set
The Dragonsitter
The Dragonsitter Takes Off
The Dragonsitter's Castle
The Dragonsitter's Island
The Dragonsitter's Party
The Dragonsitter to the Rescue
The Dragonsitter: Trick or Treat?
The Dragonsitter Detective
The Dragonsitter's Surprise
The Dragonsitter in the Land of the Dragons
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781839130625
Publisher: Andersen Press
Age Range: 7-9 years
Overview
Meet Eddie, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary problem: his Uncle Morton keeps leaving him in charge of a fire-breathing dragon. This complete ten-book paperback collection follows Eddie's chaotic adventures, told entirely through his frantic, funny emails home. Perfect for building reading confidence, each short illustrated chapter book delivers laugh-out-loud humour and warmth, making this set an ideal gift for young readers who love animals, adventure, and a good giggle.
About the Books
The Dragonsitter series began with a simple, brilliant premise: what happens when a boy is trusted to look after his uncle's pet dragon? Chaos, obviously. In the first book, Eddie discovers that dragon-sitting is nothing like babysitting a puppy — the fridge is soon empty, the curtains are on fire, and the postman won't come near the house. Each instalment is written entirely as a series of increasingly panicked emails from Eddie to his globe-trotting Uncle Morton, giving the stories a fresh, diary-like immediacy that reluctant readers find instantly gripping. As the series unfolds, Eddie and his sister Emily face new dragon-related disasters across castles, islands, parties, and a spooky Halloween outing, before eventually travelling to the Land of the Dragons itself. Garry Parsons' expressive black-and-white illustrations, framed as photos attached to Eddie's emails, add extra comic timing to every scrape and singed curtain. Short chapters and a story structure that mirrors how children actually communicate make this a brilliantly accessible series for building independent reading habits. Whether read in order or dipped into individually, the ten books combine into an entertaining introduction to chapter books for developing readers.
- Complete run of all ten Dragonsitter paperbacks in one collection
- Short, funny chapters ideal for building reading stamina and confidence
- Told through emails — a fresh, engaging format children love
- Illustrated throughout by award-winning illustrator Garry Parsons
- Perfect gift set for dragon fans, animal lovers, and reluctant readers
- Great for independent reading or family read-aloud time
About the Author
Josh Lacey is a British author of many popular children's books, including the Dragonsitter series, A Dog Called Grk, Bearkeeper, and The Island of Thieves. He previously worked as a journalist, a teacher, and a screenwriter before turning to writing full-time, and he now lives in London with his family. Across the ten Dragonsitter books, Lacey's witty, email-driven storytelling is brought vividly to life by illustrator Garry Parsons, whose comic black-and-white artwork perfectly captures Eddie's escalating dragon disasters.
Why You'll Love This Series
Funny, fast-paced, and endlessly re-readable, this ten-book paperback set is a brilliant way to hook young readers on chapter books. With short chapters and hilarious illustrations throughout, it's the perfect gift for any child who dreams of having their own (slightly disastrous) pet dragon.
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