HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DISASTER
In the kingdom of Velvaria, dragons are either feared as destructive monsters or worshiped as divine beings. But 17-year-old Kip Flint, a failed squire with a talent for getting into trouble, doesn't care about any of that. He just wants to survive long enough to escape his miserable village, avoid his overbearing grandmother (who may or may not be a retired witch), and find a purpose in life.
But everything changes when Kip accidentally bonds with a baby dragon—not just any dragon, but Ignavarax the Catastrophic, the last of the ancient, chaos-wielding Stormflame breed. Ignavarax is small, sassy, allergic to magic scrolls, and has a nasty habit of exploding when sneezing.
Now hunted by knights, cultists, rival dragon-riders, and a very grumpy librarian who wants her books back, Kip and his new fire-breathing, nap-loving companion must journey across the kingdom to find the legendary "Sanctuary of Scale"—a mythical place where dragons and humans once lived in peace.
Along the way, they’ll encounter:
Tamsin, a sarcastic thief with a talking sword and a price on her head.
Sir Pompwell the Brave, a delusional knight convinced Kip is a chosen hero.
The Feathered Council, a group of griffons who refuse to take anything seriously.
And a necromancer who just wants to open a bakery (but accidentally raised the undead instead).
With chaos around every corner, Kip must rise to the challenge, learn what it really means to be a dragon-rider, and try not to get barbecued in the process. Because Ignavarax is growing fast… and so is the danger that follows them.