The Hatcher is the first in the series called "Split between Worlds." It chronicles the adventures of Sam Westecher as he becomes entangled in the world of dragons.
Full Disclosure: I worked with the author on proofing and copy editing the Split Between World series.
These are great books for young adolescent boys: full of adventure, fun, friendship, and dragons. The language is very PG and clean - no swearing or foul language.
Sean Walton builds on a world we all know and incorporates a dragon world into the fold. Join Sam and his family as they explore what it means to be a part of a family and accept the gifts that we each have. Forgiveness and acceptance are great lessons that Sam learns from his journeys into the dragon culture.