The perfect tale of friendship and adventure for young explorers aged 8+ n n So if youre not an animal thats alive today, and youre not an animal thats extinct either, what on earth are you? n n Mari Jones is desperate to be a real scientist, even though shes only eleven. So when she discovers a tiny dragon while fossil hunting on the beach, shes sure she can find a good scientific explanation - as long as she can keep it hidden long enough to study it. n n Unfortunately for Mari, this is one secret that doesnt want to be kept. And as she starts to form a deeper bond with the mischievous dragon, she might have to admit that, when it comes to friendship, science might not have all the answers... n n A heart-warming story - Guardian n n Utterly enchanting - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keepers Island n n Seamless storytelling interwoven with fascinating science . . . perfect for reading aloud! - Piers Torday, author of The Lost Magician n