The Boy Who Raised Dragons - Andy Shepherd

Grandpa and I raise dragons. And I can tell you one thing: they're a lot cuter than cucumbers. Because cucumbers don't poop in your dad's cereal. They don't chase your cat. They don't set your toothbrush on fire.
But I can tell you something else... Their diamond-shaped sparkling eyes stare at you, shining. Their warm breath tickles your ear. And one last thing: I advise you to keep them hidden, because who wouldn't want to have their own dragon?
(from the back cover of the book)

The dragons of the story are the friends that every child would like to have. They are creatures of extraordinary beauty, different from each other, and they share personality traits of the child-owner, as if they were a mirror of their character.

The book manages to indirectly and intelligently address issues such as diversity, school bullying, ecological awareness, and family ties.

Author: Andy Shepherd
Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
Translation: Voula Avgoustinou
Pages: 240
Book dimensions: 13 x 20 cm.
ISBN: 9786180321821
Ages: 8+