Let’s Go See the Dragon

Susanna Martelin, illustrated by Amanda Chanfreau

Come along on a thrilling neighbourhood adventure brought to life by Susanna Martelin and Amanda Chanfreau. This captivating read-aloud story weaves a tale of friendship, everyday magic, and ingenious ideas.

Jaana and her best friend Lina have practised for weeks ahead of their school graduation performance, when life takes a heart-breaking turn: Jaana’s grandmother in Finland has passed away. Something so awful shouldn’t be allowed to happen, but it has, and to make matters worse: something is wrong with Jaana’s mum too. Is she sick with grief? What’s going to happen with the performance if Mum doesn’t come?

As they navigate the challenges of grief and worry for Jaana’s mum, the duo hatches a plan: to seek out the Dragon – the angry old lady in the square that everyone is afraid of. It is said that the Dragon knows more than anyone about grief and how to heal it, but to succeed in their mission, Jaana and Lina must summon both courage and cleverness …

Susanna Martelin’s writing is heart-warming with touches of magical realism. Together with Amanda Chanfreau’s imaginative chapter illustrations, adding a fantastical atmosphere to everyday details, it makes for a read-aloud gem for both young and old!