In "A Dragon in Summer" by Jill Bennett, a young woman named Elara discovers an ancient pact between humans and dragons that has long been forgotten. As tensions rise in her village amid a severe drought, Elara unknowingly awakens a dormant dragon spirit, leading to unexpected consequences. With the fate of her home hanging in the balance, she must navigate her newfound connection with the dragon and confront a rival faction that seeks to exploit this powerful being. Elara embarks on a journey of self-discovery, courage, and the bond between magic and nature, ultimately learning the true meaning of sacrifice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Glyndley Books .

Jill Bennett has taught at all levels, from nursery school to teacher training. June Counsel served in the Navy during World War II and afterwards read English at university. June has been teaching and writing since 1962 and had her first book, Mostly Timothy published in 1971. June has written many more books for children and spent much time travelling to schools and libraries taking oral story-building sessions with children and teachers. She has also lectured on Writing for Children. June lives in Peterborough with her husband. Neal Layton is an extremely talented young illustrator who has had great success with his picture books, including Rover by Michael Rosen and his own book, Oscar and Arabella won the Smarties Prize Bronze Award in 2002. He lives in Portsmouth.