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Land of Dragor – Yoshiko and the Gift of Charms

Julia is author of ‘Yoshiko and the Gift of Charms” a story set in the magical world of dragons, and the first in “The Land of Dragor” series. The first book has achieved fantastic reviews since its hardback launch at the end of 2011. It is much loved by children and adults alike.

‘A beautifully presented, wonderfully unique debut’ The Sun

‘Yoshiko and The Gift of Charms’ transports the reader to the magical Land of Dragor, where seven dragon clans live hidden from man. Their great war is over and the dragons live peacefully among the smoking mud pools and around ‘The Fire Which Must Never Go Out’, but the terrible years when they were enslaved by humans have left a lasting scar and they are told they can never soar above the mountains and leave their safe haven to explore the outside world. There is unease in the air of their mist-filled valley, and the coming of a strange egg heralds a new era. Unlike the normal delicate lilac, this shell is multi-coloured like the contents of a treasure chest. The newborn hatchling is called Yoshiko, but he is immediately treated with suspicion by the elders, and is lucky to survive. The last time a coloured egg was laid, legendary warrior leader Surion was born from a red shell, and with his gift of fire the dragons went to battle with the humans. So will Yoshiko bring a blessing to the clans, or a curse? Could Dragor be about to meet its new hero? Chameleon-like Yoshiko is bullied and tormented as he grows up, taunted at fire school as he struggles to produce a jet of flame. Desperate to hide his colour changes, he flees from school one day and finds himself on the fabled mountain of Cattlewick Cave, home to the mysterious and reclusive elder Guya.

This chance meeting changes Yoshikoʼs life, and as he develops he is inspired to spread his wings and venture outside Dragor. He returns with magical gifts – but only time will tell if they heal or harm Dragor

In ‘Yoshiko and The Gift of Charms’ crystals with magical powers save the clans from their concerns, and the clans, with their tribal differences appeal to children who love to select a group with which they can identify.