Foxy and Cinders

The unlikely friendship between a small Fox and a baby Dragon who go on adventures together and save the natural world. A read aloud story for 7 - 9 year olds. Foxy, a lonely young fox and Cinders, a 'fruitarian' baby dragon meet in a patch of purple Scotc thistles and become best friends. Foxy sets up his den in a cemetery where they meet a recently bereaved human boy, called Rob. As the dragon translates they all become firm friends and go on adventures of discovery together. Due to their natural kindness and love of life they unintentionally become a team of heroes and rescue those in trouble.There is a sense of peace and wellbeing in the stories and each closes with a satisfactory and happy ending. The love of nature is evident with a subtle thread of magic intertwining the adventures. This is a part of the world where magic creatures are assumed to have existed once and perhaps not all are gone entirely. Ancient traditions are still maintained, for example, berries are put out for the dragons from the caves in the distant hills. And a forest conservationist when meeting the dragon face to face, is surprised, thrilled even, but not at all confounded. The tone is respectful of animals, magical creatures and humans alike - as equals in the world. Set in Scotland.