Take a look inside the first book in a brand new series from Paula Harrison - and win a copy!

On Thursday, we’re launching a brand new series written by The Rescue Princesses and Red Moon Rising author Paula Harrison – The Secret Rescuers.

Set in a fantasy world populated by dragons, unicorns, storm wolves and firebirds, this superbly-realised series for 7+ year olds is packed with magical adventures and baby creatures in peril. And you can read the opening chapter of the the first book in the series, The Storm Dragon, today!

Sophie is a maid at the Royal castle in a magical kingdom. When a small dragon crash-lands in the orchard, not only can she understand it, but she knows she must return it to its family, and protect it from bad-hearted noble, Sir Fitzroy, who wants to destroy all the kingdom’s magical creatures. And soon she realises she’s going to need some friends to help her keep them safe… Here’s a look inside the book:

Pre-order the book online.

And to celebrate the launch of The Secret Rescuers, we’re giving away copies of The Storm Dragon on Twitter!

To enter our competition to win the book, just tweet us @NosyCrowBooks your favourite magical creature, with the hashtag #StormDragon. We’ll pick a winner on Thursday – good luck!