Daniel Griffo

Rafe Khatchadorian is not exactly considered a winner at Hills Village Middle School, but his luck is finally about to change. Against all odds, he has just won a massive school-wide art competition, and the fabulous grand prize is a whirlwind adventure to the dangerous wilds of Australia! But Rafe quickly discovers that living in the Land Down Under is far more difficult than he ever imagined. His new host siblings are anything but welcoming, the burning desert temperatures are absolutely torturous, and it seems like every poisonous critter in the country is ready to sting or eat him at a moment's notice. Surrounded by extreme heat and hostile wildlife, Rafe realizes he needs a survival plan. With the help of some brand-new misfit friends, he sets out to show everyone exactly what he does best: create utter mayhem! Packed with hilarious mishaps, wild animal encounters, and non-stop laughs, this adventurous journey proves that no matter where Rafe goes, epic trouble is always sure to follow.

The dark wizard Maldred has unleashed his most devastating magic yet. He has successfully trapped the skilled Dragon Master Eko, along with several powerful wizards who dared to oppose him, freezing them completely in time and space inside his secret hideout. To save their allies, Drake and his Earth Dragon, Worm, must embark on a desperate quest to find the elusive Time Dragon. However, their critical mission is abruptly thrown off course when a mischievous imp named Beezel actively interferes with the timeline. Drake suddenly finds himself thrown backward into his very own past, stranded and confused. He must figure out how to navigate his own history and return to the present before Maldred's victory becomes permanent. This thrilling chapter book takes young readers on a mind bending magical journey filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and heroic courage.