Author Profile
A. M. Luzzader
4 Books
A. M. Luzzader writes children’s books full of friendship, magic, adventure, and humor. Her series include The Mermaid Club, A Mermaid in Middle Grade, Hannah Saves the World, Pet Magic, and Small Flames.
Books in "Small Flames"
Three dragon siblings are ready for the Fire Ridge Tournament, but being ready does not mean they all want the same thing.
Lobo, Lore, and Loxi have finished their training and become Small Flames in the Dragon Realm of Savra. The tournament is their chance to prove themselves and move closer to becoming Valor Dragons. But one of the triplets is hiding a secret: the dream everyone expects may not be the dream they truly want.
This illustrated fantasy chapter book gives young readers a dragon adventure with family pressure, courage, and tournament excitement. The story can be read on its own, making it an inviting entry into the Small Flames series.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
94 Pages
Enzo has always pictured the Fire Ridge Tournament with his best friend, Ajax, right beside him. Now both young dragons are Small Flames, and the dream is finally close enough to touch.
But tournaments are not only about cheering each other on. Enzo and Ajax may have to face one another in the arena, where every match tests strength, skill, and loyalty. Enzo wants to become a Valor Dragon, yet he also has to wonder what happens when a competition puts friendship directly in the line of fire.
This illustrated fantasy chapter book offers dragon action, tournament suspense, and a friendship question young readers can understand. It is a quick, exciting read for kids who like brave characters, magical worlds, and stories that can be enjoyed in any order.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
92 Pages
Kyli is a prismatic dragon, which means she is not just colorful. She has the powers of many kinds of dragons, with fire, ice, and acid breath all at her command.
Those powers make Kyli a talented fighter in the Fire Ridge Tournament, where young Small Flames compete to become Valor Dragons. But Kyli gets upset when things do not feel fair, and that frustration may become its own obstacle in the arena. To keep competing, she has to think about fairness, focus, and how to handle disappointment.
This illustrated fantasy chapter book blends dragon action with a clear emotional challenge. Young readers who enjoy magical creatures, tournament adventures, and stories about managing strong feelings will find Kyli's journey easy to enter.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
92 Pages
Zuri the Gold is known for fighting almost perfectly. She is a strong young dragon, just like her mother was, and she has never had to learn what losing really feels like.
At the Fire Ridge Tournament, that changes. One loss shakes Zuri's confidence and makes her wonder whether she can still follow in her mother's footsteps. As the pressure to become a Valor Dragon grows, Zuri has to face a harder challenge than any arena match: letting go of the idea that she must be perfect.
This illustrated fantasy chapter book gives young readers dragon action with a relatable emotional core. It is a strong pick for kids who like tournament stories, magical creatures, and brave characters learning from setbacks.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
90 Pages
