Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher

Sixth grader Jeremy Thatcher finds a strange magic shop he has never seen before. When he walks in, his life changes for good. He leaves Mr. Elives’s shop with an unusual marbled egg, and it soon becomes clear this is a pet he was not ready for.

How do you keep a fire-breathing dragon hidden in your bedroom? Especially one with razor-sharp teeth and an appetite that keeps growing. And if the baby dragon is going to grow into a magnificent creature of myth and legend, it needs Jeremy. Though he does not know it yet, Jeremy needs a dragon too.

Meet the author

Bruce Coville is an American author known for imaginative, heartfelt books for young readers. Across a career of more than four decades he has written over 100 books, including the Magic Shop series, the My Teacher Is an Alien books and the Unicorn Chronicles. His stories mix fantasy, humour and real-life lessons, and they encourage young readers to believe in themselves and in the extraordinary possibilities around them.

About the series

The Magic Shop books are a beloved set of middle-grade adventures. Each one brings a young reader into Mr. Elives’s mysterious shop and sends them home with something magical and difficult. The series includes The Monster’s Ring, Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, Jennifer Murdley’s Toad, The Skull of Truth and Juliet Dove, Queen of Love.

Why kids, and parents, love it

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher is a fun, engaging adventure with a relatable sixth-grade hero, plus a touch of magic, humour and heart. It encourages imagination, courage and kindness, and it suits readers aged 10 to 12.

It is also more than an adventure. It is a story about responsibility and friendship, and about the idea that even the most unexpected things can change your life for the better. Sometimes the greatest adventures begin with a single, unexpected egg.