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The Itchy Dragon (Book 2)

5 (12 reviews)

The baby dragon that I am training to protect the town is very ill. Even though you are still an apprentice, I know YOU have the skills to find a cure for your little friend. Hurry apprentice, before it's too late!

A Potion-Brewing Quest Where Every Ingredient is a Challenge!

Your dragon friend is covered in red spots, scratching their scales off, and desperately miserable with Dragon Pox. Armed with a recipe written in ancient runes and a bag of useful items, you must venture across town to gather six magical ingredients — from griffin milk at the dairy to glowing mushrooms hidden in dark corners of the market. But nothing in this town comes easy: each ingredient brings its own puzzle, NPC to win over, and dice roll to survive. Can you brew the cure before your little friend scratches themselves bald?

Why Kids & Parents Love This Book:

  • Literacy & Symbol Recognition – Roll dice to decode ancient runes and unlock the correct potion recipe from the Magical Menagerie's drawers.
  • Sequencing & Planning – Six ingredients scattered across town mean six challenges to tackle in the smartest possible order.
  • Empathy & Animal Care – Your dragon is counting on you. Learn the value of looking after those who can't help themselves.
  • Creative Problem-Solving – Each ingredient demands a unique approach; brute force rarely works when a griffin is much stronger than you!
  • Perfect TTRPG Introduction – Introduces narrative role-play and NPC interaction in a warm, accessible adventure for young readers.

How It Works:

  • One person is The Reader, bringing the adventure to life with voices and storytelling.
  • One or more Apprentices use dice rolls and their imagination to navigate the quest.
  • Rolling a high number is usually best, but creative thinking can turn any situation around!
  • Are you ready to prove yourself and embark on an unforgettable journey? The adventure awaits!

Books in the series

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The Mysterious Egg (Book 1)

Winner of the Imagination Gaming award for best literacy game 2025.

Not everyone can grow up to be a great adventurer, but you are apprenticed to one of the best in the land – me! Today, I've trusted you with an important quest. Delivering the mysterious egg will REALLY test if you have what it takes to join me on future adventures.

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The Itchy Dragon (Book 2)

The baby dragon that I am training to protect the town is very ill. Even though you are still an apprentice, I know YOU have the skills to find a cure for your little friend. Hurry apprentice, before it's too late!

Read more

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The Unicorn Heist (Book 3)

A daring heist has left the farmer's two prized unicorns missing and their helpless foal all alone. Can YOU uncover the thief and track down the stolen unicorns before it's too late? Question the villagers, follow the clues, and use every skill you have to crack the case!

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The Wobbly Dummy (Book 4)

The Wobbly Dummy may look silly, but don't be fooled. You will need wisdom, strength and magic to come out on top. Choose your equipment wisely and show me that you and your friends are ready to take the next step in your training to becoming great adventurers... like me!

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The Big Bad (Book 5)

The town is in danger from a big, bad... well, you'll need to see it to believe it. Help us to keep the town safe. You must use everything you have learned in your training as our apprentice.

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