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A smashed china dragon helps Tyra to bond with her new classmates in this touching tale from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

Tyra gets off to a tough start at her new school. She’s loud and different and nobody seems to be particularly friendly. So when her nan gives her a beautiful china snow dragon, Tyra decides to take it to school, hoping that people will think it’s interesting and talk to her. But disaster strikes and the beautiful dragon is smashed. Can Tyra find a way to repair her treasure while also making some new friends along the way?



Trade Review

"Beautifully demonstrates the importance of kindness and inclusivity" – BookTrust, Book of the Day

"This heart-warming tale sensitively explores the anxieties of starting a new school and trying to fit in, beautifully demonstrating the importance of kindness and inclusivity." – BookTrust

"A story like this exists to show that everyone is worried about fitting in, but people will help … this story is one of genuine hope and optimism." – Just Imagine

"The Broken Dragon sees McCombie at her storytelling best … Featuring the sensitive and inclusive black and white illustrations of Anneli Bray … this warm-hearted tale reminds young readers that sometimes people need help to mend, and being perfect doesn’t always make people – or things – special." – Lancashire Post

4u2read – The Broken Dragon

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    A Paperback / softback by Karen McCombie, Anneli Bray

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 02/02/2023
      ISBN13: 9781800901865, 978-1800901865
      ISBN10: 1800901860

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A smashed china dragon helps Tyra to bond with her new classmates in this touching tale from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

      Tyra gets off to a tough start at her new school. She’s loud and different and nobody seems to be particularly friendly. So when her nan gives her a beautiful china snow dragon, Tyra decides to take it to school, hoping that people will think it’s interesting and talk to her. But disaster strikes and the beautiful dragon is smashed. Can Tyra find a way to repair her treasure while also making some new friends along the way?



      Trade Review

      "Beautifully demonstrates the importance of kindness and inclusivity" – BookTrust, Book of the Day

      "This heart-warming tale sensitively explores the anxieties of starting a new school and trying to fit in, beautifully demonstrating the importance of kindness and inclusivity." – BookTrust

      "A story like this exists to show that everyone is worried about fitting in, but people will help … this story is one of genuine hope and optimism." – Just Imagine

      "The Broken Dragon sees McCombie at her storytelling best … Featuring the sensitive and inclusive black and white illustrations of Anneli Bray … this warm-hearted tale reminds young readers that sometimes people need help to mend, and being perfect doesn’t always make people – or things – special." – Lancashire Post

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