Red Dragon Codex, the first in Mirrorstone's ten-book Practical Guide to Dragons Adventure series, roars into bookstores in January. Ever since A Practical Guide to Dragons spent 14 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, kids have been clamoring for more dragon fare. Now Mirrorstone delivers with fast-paced fantasy novels for readers ages 8-12.


As every dragon aficionado knows, each color of dragon has different characteristics. The evil chromatic dragons-red, green, black, blue, and white-are fearsome and foul, while the benevolent metallic dragons-bronze, silver, copper, gold, and brass-often befriend humans. In these fantasy adventures based on A Practical Guide to Dragons, elves, dwarves, dragons, and other creatures co-exist with humans. Heroic quests, captivating characters, suspenseful action, and surprising plot twists keep kids turning pages.


In Red Dragon Codex, a red dragon attacks Potter's Mill and seizes Shemnara, the village seer. Her young friend, Mudd, vows to rescue her-if he can find a magic pendant hidden in the Vingaard Mountains. He is joined on his quest by his compassionate sister Heira, a skilled warrior; an enchanted elf; a dwarf who may be a shapeshifter; and a mysterious stranger with magical powers. Only with the pendant can Mudd and his companions summon the silver dragon to help them defeat the red dragon.