Children's Book Author
Mari Mancusi
"One of the top 106 children's books of all time..." -- Reader's Digest
A high-stakes, action-packed adventure perfect for fans of the Wings of Fire and How to Train Your Dragon series
A Texas Bluebonnet 24/25 Nominee
A Florida Sunshine State Young Readers 24/25 Nominee
Surrey Schools Best Books of the Year WINNER
Great Stone Face Award Nominee
No one predicted the dragon apocalypse. The dragons came suddenly and decimated the world as we knew it, including New York City. Now, three years later, Noah, his hardcore survivalist father, and a ragtag group of survivors are barely scraping by in this new reality. Kids scavenge not only for materials in abandoned homes but also for leftover books at the library. Adults spend their time establishing a make-shift society and defending their shelter... with any means available. At least for the few months the dragons are hibernating, until it’s no longer safe aboveground.
Noah has seen the damage these creatures can do firsthand. When it comes to dragons: It's kill or be killed. But a chance encounter between Noah and a young dragon forces him to question everything he thought he knew. With rumors spreading that there’s a group of survivors living in harmony with dragons instead of hiding underground, Noah teams up with his fire-breathing ally to find out if peace between humans and dragons is really possible. But the division runs deeper than scales versus skin because trying to follow his heart might just cost Noah his family too. If Noah and his father can’t see eye to eye, can he really get humans and dragons to?
Frequently Asked Questions
Will New Dragon City have a sequel or prequel?
Right now I'm leaning toward a prequel, which will show the early days of the dragon apocalypse. I will update this when everything becomes official!
What should I read next after New Dragon City?
While you're waiting for more books in the world of New Dragon City, you should check out the Dragon Ops series and the Camelot Code series.
Dragon Ops is set at the world's very first video game theme park. Three kids are given a chance to beta test the game because their uncle works there. Unfortunately, while inside they get trapped in the game by an AI dragon, determined to win the game at any cost! The book is action-packed and filled with dragons and adventure. There are two books in the series. Both can be ordered off of Amazon.
The Camelot Code series is a time-travel fantasy series. When the legendary King Arthur (when he's still 13) accidentally time travels to present day, he Googles himself and finds out his destiny. Suddenly he doesn't want to go back to pull the sword from the stone, leaving history spiraling out of control. It's up to two 21st century gamer kids to fix things. It is also a two book series and the second book stars a dragon!!
Will New Dragon City become a movie?
Right now there are no plans to turn New Dragon City into a movie, but one can always hope! First we will need a production company to be interested in the story and decide they want to produce it. The more popular the book becomes, the more chance of that happening--so make sure to tell all your friends about the book if you enjoyed it!
Will I come visit your school?
Maybe! I'm doing a LOT of school visits this year and I'm so excited to meet readers. If you're a librarian or teacher, definitely check out my "TEACHERS" page for more information on how to get me to come visit your campus.