Perfect for fans of Unicorn Princesses, this sparkly, commercial new chapter book series stars a group of adorable dragons each with their own special gemstone magic.
In an enchanted world full of magical creatures, a group of Gemstone Dragons live in Sparkle Cave deep inside Mineral Mountain. Each dragon has a unique magical power that comes from their gemstone, and while the powers are fun, sometimes they get the dragons into trouble. But there’s no problem the Gemstone Dragons can’t overcome by working together.
Join this adorable group of dragons on action-packed adventures filled with magic, friendship, and teamwork!
The bookcovers for all the books and interiors of books 1 and 2 are illustrated by the wonderful Janelle O. Anderson, and the interiors of books 3 and 4 are illustrated by the wonderful Hollie Hibbert.
GEMSTONE DRAGONS 1: OPAL’S TIME TO SHINE
The Friendship Festival is coming up! Opal has the power of invisibility and prefers to help out behind the scenes. When she’s announced as the festival speaker, she knows that she needs to find someone to take her place. Surely there’s a more deserving Gemstone Dragon! But when a crisis threatens the festival, Opal has to step up to try to save the day. Could she be the perfect speaker after all?
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GEMSTONE DRAGONS 2: RUBY’S FIERY MISHAP
Ruby has a HUGE imagination, but she worries about things that could go wrong. The more she worries, the harder it gets to control her fire power. But Ruby wants to do cool tricks like the other dragons! When an attempt at showing off turns into a minor forest fire, a young unicorn runs away in fear and is lost. Can Ruby master her worries, control her power, and find Canterlope?
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GEMSTONE DRAGONS 3: TOPAZ’S SPOOKY NIGHT
Topaz is scared of the dark! She’s too embarrassed to tell the other dragons, but luckily her power over light means no one has to find out…until one day she wakes up from a nightmare and discovers her power is gone! Topaz is afraid the other dragons won’t want to be her friend if they find out, so she tries to hide her missing powers. But when the other dragons need her help, can Topaz face her fear?
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GEMSTONE DRAGONS 4: EMERALD’S BLOOMING SECRET
Emerald has THE BEST gift planned for Sapphire’s birthday! He’s collected every wildflower seed in Gemstone Valley so he can grow a special garden. But when Emerald’s plan goes wrong, he finds himself in the middle of a flowery mess. Can Emerald fix everything himself? Or will he realize that sometimes sharing is even better than winning?
BOOKSHOPTARGETWALMARTBARNES & NOBLEAMAZONReviews for the GEMSTONE DRAGONS
“A magical world featuring an uncertain but determined heroine sure to charm.”
Kirkus Reviews
OPAL’S TIME TO SHINE
“Sparkly and kind, this early chapter book shines as bright as the titular dragons’ gemstones. Young dragon-lovers will devour this sweet, happy treat and look eagerly for future installments!”
Joy Preble, Children’s Programming Director, Brazos Bookstore
OPAL’S TIME TO SHINE
“I want to live in this dazzling world where dragons fly over crystal fields, mountains hold untold magic, and friendship shines brightly even in the face of danger. A sparkling jewel of a story!”
Kamilla Benko, bestselling author of The Unicorn Quest series
OPAL’S TIME TO SHINE
Bonus GEMSTONE DRAGONS Content
Want more from the Gemstone Dragons? Click below to find blog posts and FREE downloadables.
WHAT ARE GEMSTONE DRAGONS?
Never heard of the GEMSTONE DRAGONS? Find out more about them and the wonderful place where they live.
READDRAGONS AROUND THE WORLD
The GEMSTONE DRAGONS are unique creatures, but dragons have been part of cultures all over the world. Read about dragons and books.
READPRINTABLE DRAGON POWER STICKERS
Everyone has dragon powers. You can display yours proudly with dragon power stickers. Download a sheet and print it on 2×4-inch horizontal labels.
DOWNLOADPRINTABLE TRADING CARDS
Collect the GEMSTONE DRAGONS trading cards! Download the PDF then print on card and cut them out. New cards will be released with each new book.
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