Quest for a Friend

“Everyone knows dragons don’t exist...” Along with their new cave in the Scottish Highlands, young dragons Emily and Tom have found a kindly protector in the mountain giant Ben McIlwhinnie.But Emily still longs for a friend.Her search brings Desmond, a wild and colourful traveller, who takes the family on an adventurous journey.Along the way Emily gets her wish, Tom gets a fright and finds a hero, and there are plenty of surprises in store for all the family. (Whoever expected elephants...?)This is the second of the Dragon Tales Chronicles.Praise for Dragon Tales I: Quest for a Cave (Amazon reviews):‘If you like stories of adventure, dragons and something a bit different, this is the book for you!’‘A great children's story with lots of interest and plots to keep you guessing. Lovely illustrations enhance the story. Looking forward to the next book.’‘Truly delightful… a charming read for any age.’

Judy Hayman lives with her husband Peter on the edge of the Lammermuir Hills in East Lothian, where there is a wonderful view and plenty of wildlife, but no dragons, as far as she knows. At various times in her past life she has been an English teacher in a big comprehensive school; a playwright, director and occasionally actor with amateur theatre companies; a Parliamentary candidate for both Westminster and the Scottish Parliament; and a Mum. Sometimes all at once. Now preventing the Lammermuirs from taking over her garden and being a Gran takes up a lot of time, and fits well with writing these Dragon Tales.