Where's Dragon in His Castle?

Search and Find Back in Time

Age range: 5-7
Written by David Macphail; illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson
Hardback; 290 x 235 mm; 32pp
Publishing 22 January 2026

The first title in an exciting new search-and-find series that blends history with fantasy.

Cross the moat, pass through the gatehouse and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure!

Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times – where lords, ladies and even wizards roam. Discover how castles were built, how knights fought and the secrets of magic and medicine.

From the grand fortress of Dragon Castle to the bustling castle kitchens, the dark dungeon and beyond the castle walls to noble hunting grounds, there are 12 illustrated scenes to search, and ten medieval characters to spot in every location.

Written by a real castle steward and told by a real dragon, this book will spark curiosity in the youngest squires.

DAVID MACPHAIL was born in Scotland, England, and has had a variety of unusual jobs, including working as a pool waiter on a tropical island, a chicken farmer on a kibbutz and a ghost tour guide. More recently, he has been writing for TV and the stage, as well as creating fiction for children, including Thorfinn the Nicest Viking, which was shortlisted for the LOLLIES award in the United Kingdom. When he isn't writing, David works at Elcho Castle, one of Scotland's best-preserved tower houses from the 1500s.

MARIANA RUIZ JOHNSON was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied fine arts and illustration and has since had her books published in over 20 languages.

ISBN: 9781917366243