When Ellie is just a toddler, she makes an extraordinary discovery on a supermarket shelf. Sitting right on top of an egg carton is a tiny, lovable newborn dragon. Ellie names him Scratch and happily brings him home to live in her dollhouse. Her mother cannot see the fiery little creature, and her preschool teacher does not notice him, but Ellie and her friends know exactly how special he is. As the years pass, Ellie and Scratch become inseparable companions, doing absolutely everything together. But dragons grow rapidly, and soon Scratch is a massive, house-trained friend. Ellie is growing up too, moving from playground games to dance parties. As her interests shift, Scratch's brilliant green scales slowly begin to fade. This deeply moving story perfectly captures the bittersweet transition of growing up. It serves as a beautiful tribute to the imaginary friends who offer comfort and magic precisely when we need them most.