Jaxon had just one job — to return three baby dragons to the realm of magic. But when he got there, only two dragons were left in the bag. His best friend's sister, Kavita, is a dragon thief!

Kavita only wanted what was best for the baby dragon. But now every time she feeds it, the dragon grows and grows! How can she possibly keep it secret? Even worse, stealing it has upset the balance between the worlds. The gates to the other realm have shut tight!

Jaxon needs all the help he can get to find Kavita, outsmart a trickster named Blue and return the baby dragon to its true home. (From Random House Children's Books)

The Dragon Thief is for readers aged 8-12.

Zetta Elliott was born in Ajax, Ont., and has lived in the United States for the past 20 years. She is a poet, a teacher and a writer for children and young adults.