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Selena the Sunflower (Dragon Girls #19)

by Maddy Mara

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Published:2025-12-30
Format:paperback
Language:English

Reading Info

Age Range:8-12

About This Book

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar! Selena and her friends Charlotte and Layla are shocked to discover they are all Flower Dragons. They have been called to the Magic Forest because each girl has special talents this unusual place needs to survive. Selena is a Sunflower Dragon-she has traded her human form for powerful wings, glittering scales, and a roar that shakes the ground. As a Dragon Girl, she must help break the evil spell that the Fury Queen has cast over the Magic Forest. The forest's

Our Review

This fantasy adventure introduces young readers to Selena, a girl who discovers her true identity as a Sunflower Dragon alongside her friends Charlotte and Layla. When these three friends are called to the Magic Forest, they transform into powerful dragons with glittering scales and earth-shaking roars, embracing their special talents to protect this enchanted world. The story follows their urgent mission to break the evil spell cast by the menacing Fury Queen, creating high stakes that will keep middle-grade readers turning pages. This dragon-themed chapter book blends magical transformation with environmental themes as the girls fight to save their forest home.

What makes this friendship story particularly engaging is how it balances supernatural elements with relatable emotionsβ€”the girls must work together, combining their unique abilities to overcome challenges. Young fantasy enthusiasts will appreciate the vivid descriptions of dragon transformations and the magical forest setting, while the strong themes of teamwork and courage provide positive messages. The book's accessible writing style and fast-paced plot make it ideal for readers transitioning to longer chapter books, especially those who love stories about magical creatures and empowering female characters. This dragon adventure ultimately delivers an inspiring tale about discovering inner strength through friendship and purpose.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction