The King’s Tiny Dragon

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Reviewed by Child Educator
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Join a young prince and his tiny dragon on a grand adventure to save their kingdom from a mysterious fog!

Age recommendation

3 - 13 years

Characters of The King's Tiny Dragon

Characters:
  • Prince Thomas (a curious and adventurous prince)
  • Flicker (a tiny, playful dragon with shimmering scales)
  • King Albert (the wise and kind king)
  • Barnaby (the loyal and fluffy sheepdog)

Story of The King's Tiny Dragon

Prince Thomas: Father, why is it so foggy outside?

King Albert: I don’t know, Thomas. It appeared this morning, and no one can seem to find the source.

Prince Thomas: It’s very strange.

King Albert: It is. Now, off you go and play.

Prince Thomas: Yes, Father.

Prince Thomas: (To himself) This fog is very peculiar. I think I’ll go and investigate!

Barnaby: Woof! (That means, “I’ll come with you!”)

Prince Thomas: Come on then, Barnaby! Let’s see what we can find!

(Later)

Prince Thomas: I’ve searched everywhere, Barnaby, and I still can’t find where this fog is coming from!

Barnaby: (Whining softly)

Prince Thomas: What’s that, boy? Do you hear something?

(A faint crackling sound can be heard)

Prince Thomas: It’s coming from the old part of the castle!

(Prince Thomas follows the sound to a dusty old room he’s never seen before. Inside, he finds a small, shimmering object.)

Prince Thomas: What is that? It looks like a… a tiny dragon!

(The tiny dragon, no bigger than his hand, looks up at him with big, curious eyes.)

Prince Thomas: Hello, little dragon. Don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you.

(The dragon lets out a puff of smoke that smells like cinnamon and wildflowers.)

Prince Thomas: That’s amazing! You’re like a living firework!

(The dragon seems to smile and nuzzles his hand.)

Prince Thomas: I think I’ll call you… Flicker.

Prince Thomas: Flicker, do you know anything about this strange fog?

(Flicker lets out a puff of blue smoke, then flies to the window and points his tiny snout outside.)

Prince Thomas: You think the fog came from outside the kingdom?

(Flicker nods his head excitedly.)

Prince Thomas: Then we need to go find the source! Come on, Barnaby!

(Prince Thomas carefully tucks Flicker into his pocket, and together, they set off into the fog.)

(Hours later, after walking through the thick fog, they reach a clearing.)

Prince Thomas: Look! There’s something glowing over there!

(In the center of the clearing, they find a large, cracked gemstone that’s emitting the strange fog.)

Flicker: (Flies out of Prince Thomas’s pocket and roars at the stone.)

Prince Thomas: You’re right, Flicker. This stone seems to be the source of the fog!

(Flicker flies up to the stone and breathes a stream of shimmering fire onto it.)

(The stone begins to shake, and then, with a blinding flash of light, it explodes into a million pieces. The fog starts to dissipate immediately.)

Prince Thomas: You did it, Flicker! You saved the kingdom!

(Flicker flies back to Prince Thomas and lands on his shoulder, exhausted but happy.)

Prince Thomas: Let’s go home, Flicker. You need a good rest after that!

(Back at the castle, King Albert is overjoyed to see his son and to learn that the fog is gone.)

King Albert: You were very brave, Thomas. And you, little dragon, are a true hero!

(From that day on, Flicker became the official protector of the kingdom, and Prince Thomas’s best friend. They went on many more adventures together, always looking out for each other and their kingdom.)

Moral of the story

Even the smallest of creatures can have the biggest hearts and be the bravest heroes.

Questions to think about

  • What do you think would have happened if Prince Thomas hadn't found Flicker?
  • Why do you think Flicker was able to destroy the fog stone?
  • If you could have a tiny dragon as a pet, what would you name it and what adventures would you go on together?
  • What does this story teach us about facing our fears?
  • Why is it important to be kind to all creatures, big or small?

Do you know

  • Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in stories all over the world. They are often seen as symbols of power, wisdom, and magic.
  • Sheepdogs are known for their intelligence and loyalty. They are often used to herd sheep and protect their flocks.

Word explorer

  • Peculiar: Strange or unusual.
  • Dissipate: To disappear gradually or to cause something to disappear gradually.
  • Shimmering: Shining with a soft, trembling light.
  • Clearing: An open space in a forest or other area of vegetation.
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