Dragonfell

"An adventurous dragon tale that delivers an emotionally satisfying ending." -KirkusFly with the dragons in this stunning fantasy from Sarah Prineas, author of the acclaimed Magic Thief series!Rafi Bywater is unlike anyone else. The people in his village don't trust him because he spends too much time in an abandoned dragon lair. When a stranger, Mister Flitch, accuses Rafi of being "dragon-touched, " Rafi sets off to discover the truth about dragons-and about himself.
On his journey, Rafi befriends a brilliant scientist, Maud, who has secrets of her own. Together they search for dragons while escaping from a dangerous dragon hunter, engaging in a steam-engine car chase, and figuring out what Mister Flitch really wants with Rafi. And, oh yes, they do find the dragons. Sarah Prineas delivers a sweeping adventure filled with glorious dragons of all kinds!What happens when the village outcast is the only one who can save them all? An Unlikely Hero: Rafi Bywater has always been an outcast.
But when a dangerous stranger arrives, his secret connection to dragons might be the only thing that can save his home. Found Family: On his journey, Rafi befriends Maud, a brilliant young scientist with secrets of her own, forming a powerful bond against the forces hunting them. High-Stakes Adventure: Get ready for daring escapes, a thrilling steam-engine car chase, and a desperate search for the truth about the world's last dragons.
Secret Powers: Being "dragon-touched" comes with strange abilities Rafi doesn't understand. Discovering the source of his power is the key to his quest-and his survival.