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The Dragon Defenders #3
An Unfamiliar Place
The Dragon Defenders series is a best-selling, rip-roaring, page-turning series of dragons and their brave child guardians, with mind-blowing, interactive augmented reality content accessible via free app AR Reads.
The Pitbull's plans to capture the dragons from Flynn and Paddy's paradise island have been spoiled twice already, so he's hell-bent on revenge. But first he must find a way to lure the brothers to the city. Meanwhile, to punish his niece Briar for her betrayal, The Pitbull locks her in a prison cell, high in his tower. Surely escape is impossible this time?
These books are also like nothing you've seen before. Simply download the free 'AR Reads' app, point your device at parts of the book and watch them turn into reality. Features include eye-popping 3D animations which rise up out of the pages, 2D animations, code crackers, and video and audio messages. the app is not necessary to enjoy the books; they're designed to be read either with or without the use of the app - it's your choice. Something else to this book has a dyslexic friendly font, designed with advice from the Dyslexia Association of New Zealand.
“Like the first two books, this absolutely captures the imagination. Simply magical!”
Kathryn Stewart, Category Manager – Fiction and Childrens’ Books, Whitcoulls
“I had so much fun reading this. It’s a rollicking adventure with a loveable cast of brave heroes.”
Jenna Todd, Time Out bookstore
“I was so disappointed when I realised I had reached the last page.”
Mary Callister, librarian, Karori Normal School
"I would have kept reading it all night if I was allowed."
Zach Norwood, age 9
"Best book I've ever read."
Alison Lee-Joe, age 10
"So daring and adventurous. Briar is so sneaky and courageous!"
Charlotte Pervan, age 9
"It formed a movie in my mind."
George Smith, age 10
"One of my top 5 favourite books ever!"
Sam McKissock, age 9
The Pitbull's plans to capture the dragons from Flynn and Paddy's paradise island have been spoiled twice already, so he's hell-bent on revenge. But first he must find a way to lure the brothers to the city. Meanwhile, to punish his niece Briar for her betrayal, The Pitbull locks her in a prison cell, high in his tower. Surely escape is impossible this time?
These books are also like nothing you've seen before. Simply download the free 'AR Reads' app, point your device at parts of the book and watch them turn into reality. Features include eye-popping 3D animations which rise up out of the pages, 2D animations, code crackers, and video and audio messages. the app is not necessary to enjoy the books; they're designed to be read either with or without the use of the app - it's your choice. Something else to this book has a dyslexic friendly font, designed with advice from the Dyslexia Association of New Zealand.
“Like the first two books, this absolutely captures the imagination. Simply magical!”
Kathryn Stewart, Category Manager – Fiction and Childrens’ Books, Whitcoulls
“I had so much fun reading this. It’s a rollicking adventure with a loveable cast of brave heroes.”
Jenna Todd, Time Out bookstore
“I was so disappointed when I realised I had reached the last page.”
Mary Callister, librarian, Karori Normal School
"I would have kept reading it all night if I was allowed."
Zach Norwood, age 9
"Best book I've ever read."
Alison Lee-Joe, age 10
"So daring and adventurous. Briar is so sneaky and courageous!"
Charlotte Pervan, age 9
"It formed a movie in my mind."
George Smith, age 10
"One of my top 5 favourite books ever!"
Sam McKissock, age 9
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2021
About the author
James Russell
10 books53 followersI am the author of the best-selling Dragon Brothers Trilogy of children's books (The Dragon Hunters, The Dragon Tamers and The Dragon Riders) and the best-selling, middle-grade novel series The Dragon Defenders (The Dragon Defenders, The Dragon Defenders – Book Two: The Pitbull Returns, The Dragon Defenders - Book Three: An Unfamiliar Place, The Dragon Defenders - Book Four: All Is Lost and The Dragon Defenders - Book Five: The Grand Opening.
I launch my first book for adults, entitled 'Mine - A Surfing Odyssey on North Sentinel Island' on June 1, 2021.
I live in Auckland with my wife and two young sons.
I launch my first book for adults, entitled 'Mine - A Surfing Odyssey on North Sentinel Island' on June 1, 2021.
I live in Auckland with my wife and two young sons.
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May 31, 2024
This book series is very cool! A great read for children and adults 🙂
February 23, 2019
i loved this book and it is so worth reading it it also has this thing where you download this AR app on your phone and then you scan the page and then the page comes to life such a good book a have to read
September 15, 2018
Age - 7+
The Pitbull is intent on claiming his revenge. Paddy & Flynn have made him look a fool, outsmarting him yet again. But these brave island boys are not the only ones to receive The Pitbull's wrath. His own niece has been imprisoned in a stark cell after Pitbull discovers she helped Paddy & Flynn.
Pitbull knows he will never outwit the boys on their own island. He wracks his brains for a solution and finally figures out a way to lure them to his own domain - the city.
Paddy & Flynn have never left the island, but they have no choice. Family members are in danger! Will they be able to defeat The Pitbull again in An Unfamiliar Place.
Part 3 in this heart-pounding adventure is sure to please Dragon Defenders fans. An Unfamiliar Place pounds the young brothers with new challenges, but with their feathered accomplice (Lightning the falcon) along for the ride, they battle through and never give up! The story stand on its own but the digital side of this great Kiwi series is a wonderful bonus.Loved it!
(Dragons, Series, Siblings, Action, Family, Challenge, Ocean, NZ, Kiwi, New Zealand)
The Pitbull is intent on claiming his revenge. Paddy & Flynn have made him look a fool, outsmarting him yet again. But these brave island boys are not the only ones to receive The Pitbull's wrath. His own niece has been imprisoned in a stark cell after Pitbull discovers she helped Paddy & Flynn.
Pitbull knows he will never outwit the boys on their own island. He wracks his brains for a solution and finally figures out a way to lure them to his own domain - the city.
Paddy & Flynn have never left the island, but they have no choice. Family members are in danger! Will they be able to defeat The Pitbull again in An Unfamiliar Place.
Part 3 in this heart-pounding adventure is sure to please Dragon Defenders fans. An Unfamiliar Place pounds the young brothers with new challenges, but with their feathered accomplice (Lightning the falcon) along for the ride, they battle through and never give up! The story stand on its own but the digital side of this great Kiwi series is a wonderful bonus.Loved it!
(Dragons, Series, Siblings, Action, Family, Challenge, Ocean, NZ, Kiwi, New Zealand)
October 16, 2018
We really enjoyed the first two books, and were excited about this one. The first two were uniquely kiwi and had a focus nature and survival, whereas this one was all extreme action. It was weird that terms were Americanised - feet and yards, and pavement instead of footpath. It lost its footing as a book set in the South Pacific. And so many guns.
May 14, 2022
Not sure why all measurements are written in imperial when we use metrics in NZ. I can understand feet and i guess miles but have no idea about yards. My nieces and nephews will have no idea of these measurements.
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February 18, 2021love it
March 25, 2022
It was amazing and thrilling and might I add the art work is superb!
February 6, 2024
My 5th grade students absolutely love this series, especially the boys! They're especially good for boys who don't enjoy books. This series really pulls them in.
June 7, 2026
AMAZING
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August 7, 2018I thought this book was an awesome book, just like the other 2 books.
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