the dragon with a chocolate heart series

The true star of this show is independent girlhood. Kirkus Reviews, starred review Thirteen-year-old Silke is the heroine of her own story.

As with the first book, the fantasy hijinks are tempered with depth for a story thats sweet but not saccharine. Can Silke find out the truth about the fairies while keeping her own secrets hidden? A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year Review Quotes Black-presenting Silkes an entirely believable character supporting characters are equally well-drawn, and Burgis world is a robustly diverse one. Soon, she discovers that her city is in danger-and that maybe its more her home than she ever realized. and her mission isnt as simple as she hoped.

But Silke has her own dark, secret reasons for not trusting fairies. In return, Silke will have the home shes always wanted in the secure palace. Then Silke gets the opportunity shes been waiting for: the Crown Princess personally asks her to spy on the Elfenwald royal family during their first visit to the kingdom. But when your best friend is a dragon-turned-hot-tempered-girl, trouble is always right around the corner. Although Silke loves her work at the Chocolate Heart, shes certain its not going to last, and what Silke wants more than anything is somewhere to call home-somewhere safe. So good that, just years after arriving in the kingdom as a penniless orphan, she has found her way to working for the most splendid chocolate makers in the city as a master promoter. School Library Journal on The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart Silke has always been good at spinning the truth and storytelling. Will satisfy readers who hunger for feel-good tales that pack a girl-power punch, like Gail Carson Levines Ella Enchanted or the movie Moana. Book Synopsis A chocolate-filled, girl-powered fantasy with a witty heroine who learns what home truly means, perfect for fans of Shannon Hale.

The dragon with a chocolate heart series