A thrilling adventure story with a big heart, about family, friendship and (not) fitting in – and baking! Aidan Mooney has the mother of all problems. His mother is part-dragon. He's spent his whole life struggling to keep her hidden from the world. But now, with the help of his super-smart new friend Charlotte, Aidan discovers a much darker secret hiding in the woods ... Loneliness, isolation, anxiety and being different are explored in this tender and heartwarming tale. A mother-son relationship and friendship between a boy and girl are at the heart of the story. And at the end – fun baking recipes to try at home! ‘A smashing romp. The writing is excellent.’ – Celine Kiernan, author of Begone the Raggedy Witches ‘Unforgettable characters and page-turning action.’ – ER Murray, author of the Book of Learning trilogy