Franklins Flying Bookshop

Franklin the dragon loves stories and loves reading stories to people too, but everyone is too scared to even talk to him. One day, he meets a girl named Luna who, rather than being afraid, is fascinated to meet Franklin, having recently read all about dragons in one of her books. They instantly become friends and talk nonstop about what they’ve read: books about roller-skating, King Arthur, spiders, and how to do kung fu. Together they hatch a plan to share their love of books with others by opening a bookshop — a flying bookshop, that is — right on Franklin’s back!

Franklin, a well-read and peace-loving dragon, and Luna, a young girl with an independent spirit and an insatiable love of reading, make fantastic role models for young children. Franklin’s Flying Bookshop brings the magic of classic fairy tales into the 21st century through exquisite illustrations, and will enchant children as well as anyone who loves books.

Jen Campbell lives in London and is the author of The Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops series. She is also an award-winning poet and short story writer.

Katie Harnett is a British illustrator. She won the 2015 Ars In Fabula Award and is the author of Archie Snufflekins Oliver Valentine Cupcake Tiberius Cat.