6+years
Luma and the Pet Dragon
Author: Leah MohammedIllustrator: Loretta SchauerWhen Luma requests a pet for her birthday mischievous, shapeshifting dragon Timir was not what she had in mind. Aimed at newly confident readers, this magical adventure chapter book with sweet black-and-white illustrations, contains two related short stories inspired by the author’s British-Pakistani heritage. (Note: brief mention of a grandparent’s death.)
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- Own Voice
- South Asian representation
- Mixed-heritage representation
- Diverse cast
- Single parent
- Female lead