Ivy Newt and the Swamp Dragons by Derek Keilty
Third in a highly-llustrated chapter book series for ages 5-7 featuring Ivy, an unstoppable and lovable young witch, and her friend and familiar Tom. By accident, Gran's magic bubble bath creates pesky Ivy and Tom lookalikes, intent on some serious mischief! All too soon, they have made dangerous doubles of the swamp dragons, who launch a fiery attack on Miracula. Can the real Ivy and Tom stop them before everything goes up in smoke?
Third in a highly-llustrated chapter book series for ages 5-7 featuring Ivy, an unstoppable and lovable young witch, and her friend and familiar Tom. By accident, Gran's magic bubble bath creates pesky Ivy and Tom lookalikes, intent on some serious mischief! All too soon, they have made dangerous doubles of the swamp dragons, who launch a fiery attack on Miracula. Can the real Ivy and Tom stop them before everything goes up in smoke?
Third in a highly-llustrated chapter book series for ages 5-7 featuring Ivy, an unstoppable and lovable young witch, and her friend and familiar Tom. By accident, Gran's magic bubble bath creates pesky Ivy and Tom lookalikes, intent on some serious mischief! All too soon, they have made dangerous doubles of the swamp dragons, who launch a fiery attack on Miracula. Can the real Ivy and Tom stop them before everything goes up in smoke?
About the Author
Derek Keilty lives in Belfast and is the author of over ten books for children. His work has been translated into many different languages, selected for the Richard and Judy Club and shortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year.
Praise for Ivy Newt and the Swamp Dragons
'This is a wonderful chapter book series for young readers with brilliant descriptions, enchanting spells and tricky challenges to solve. Super accessible and appealing, it's perfect for children who are just making the step into longer chapter books.'
- Scope for Imagination
'It's a brilliantly fun adventure and one that younger readers will lap up! A fantastic series, one of my favourites and I look forward to reading more of Ivy's adventures.'
- My Shelves Are Full
'This is an enchanting and beautiful children's book that promises to capture the imagination of readers and their families…The illustrations are absolutely brilliant! Each spread has vibrant and detailed artwork that brings the swamp and its inhabitants to life. They add depth to the storytelling through the characters facial expressions and body language, immersing readers in Ivy's magical world. The black and white artwork is funny, engaging and standout. This book is a fantastic educational tool. It introduces children to the concepts of problem-solving and critical thinking as Ivy navigates her way through various obstacles. Additionally, the themes of teamwork and empathy are subtly woven into the narrative, providing valuable lessons for young minds. If you liked the sound of this, you must check out the rest of the series! It's fantastic!'
- Inclusive Children's Books
'We loved this book. The chapters aren't too long and the illustrations really aid engagement, conveying vital elements of the story. There's themes of friendship, problem-solving and bravery all delivered with lots of frolicking fun too.'
- Raising Bookworms
Publisher: Scallywag Press
Date Published: 4 April 2024
Paperback, 176 pages
ISBN: 9781915252531
