Land of Dragons

Secrets of the Storm #2

by Beth McMullen

Seekers of the Wild Realm meets My Diary from the Edge of the World in this second “lively adventure tale” (Booklist) in the heartwarming and witty middle grade Secret of the Storm series from author of Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls, Beth McMullen!

When twelve-year-old Cassie found a small, abandoned kitten by a dumpster, she never dreamed that taking little Albert home would change her life forever. And she certainly never imagined that Albert would turn out to be a dragon in disguise. All she wants now is to keep Albert safe, but in trying to protect him from ill-intentioned humans, she’s accidentally just sent him back to Vayne, the dragon king who is hunting him.

With the help of Joe, her mom, and Miss Asher, Cassie sets off on a find Albert, and find somewhere he’ll be safe. But in the process, she learns more about the prophecy that’s put him in danger—Albert, with the help of a second dragon, will overthrow Vayne and bring peace to the dragon world. Who is this second dragon? And how exactly can Albert save anyone when he’s being hunted in two different dimensions?

Braving new enemies, unlikely allies, and strange new powers, Cassie is determined to help her kitten—even if it takes her into the Land of Dragons itself.

Genres: Fantasy, Dragons, Middle Grade, Audiobook, Magic, Adventure, Cats

269 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 7, 2023

About the author

Beth McMullen lives with her family and an assortment of pets in Davis, CA. She writes for adults and kids. Look for Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls from Aladdin/S&S in July 4, 2017.

Reviews

[Daniele Kasper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fuzzy kittens continue to be more than they seem in this fantastical sequel in the Land of Dragons series. McMullin has crafted a great continuation of the first book where Cassie has discovered her kitten is actually a dragon. In her effort to protect him from those trying to hunt him down, she accidentally sends him back to Vayne, the dragon king who wants him most of all. She must enter the land of dragons, make new allies, and fight evil to keep those she loves most safe. It is a fun fantasy adventure for middle grade readers but there are powerful lessons on friendship, bravery and family interwoven into the suspense and action.

[Jen Nishi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good follow up to “Secret of the Storm”. Picks up right where the other ones are left off. Wish we saw more of the land of dragons but I feel like there’s a third one coming up.

[Pumpkin Spice Retrograde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not much to say except that I like her writing style, and the genuine friendship. Please write another!

[PottWab Regional Library]

A

[Emmalan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where's book three??!!

[DML · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter and I love reading this series together. She is so hopeful there will be a book 3 because there is so much more to be told !