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    612-822-4611

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The Dragon Who Ruled His Fire

The Dragon Who Ruled His Fire

Citro, Michael

Paperback

AnimalsChapter Books

ISBN13: 9798244289961
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 17 2026
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
When a young dragon's fire answers faster than his choices, strength can look a lot like danger.

Calder is not the biggest dragon in the keep, or the fiercest-but his fire is quick. It flares when he's startled, when things feel unfair, when careless humans push too hard. After a near-disaster in the training yard, Calder is given a rule that feels impossible: make space, take time, choose... and when you must speak, speak last.

Under the steady eye of Sir Edrin, Calder begins a different kind of training. Instead of learning new ways to fight, he practices stopping. Holding a pebble instead of a grudge. Choosing rope instead of flame. Facing a frightened stablehand, a reckless boy, and a whole keep that would rather fear him than understand him. Each small choice asks the same question: Will you let your fire rule you, or will you learn to rule it?

Set in a stone keep full of nervous guards, stubborn mules, and quietly brave kids, this illustrated novella continues the story begun in Xander: Book 1, exploring emotional regulation, impulse control, and courage in a way that resonates with both children and adults. Thoughtful black-and-white dragon illustrations capture Calder's most important moments-when he almost loses control, and when he doesn't.

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