The Last Green Dragon
by Rud Verhagen
“… A fantastic read at any age. Highly recommended.”
— Canadian Review of Materials
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Fear shared is a burden lightened. Courage shared is a hope doubled. Raised by a pair of owls since he was a hatchling, Gus grows up believing he is the last Green Dragon. Then a chance encounter with a girl named Ev uncovers a secret doorway between Gus’s world and hers. Their unlikely friendship forges the key to unlocking Gus’s mysterious past–and leads them to a shocking discovery about Ev. But can their friendship survive this life-changing revelation? An imaginative, suspenseful, and touching tale of the powerful magic of friendship.
Awards & Accolades
2024
Diamond Willow Award Finalist
Saskatchewan Young Readers’ Choice
2024
Best Books for Kids & Teens
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre
2023
Whistler Independent Book Awards
Finalist
2024
The Wishing Shelf UK
Children’s Choice
Winner
Tied for Third
2023
Eric Hoffer Book Awards
Grand Prize Finalist
2023
Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Finalist
2023
Northern Lights Book Awards
Winner
Reviews
“… a magical tale of courage, mystery, and adventure.”
— SaskBook Review
“The Last Green Dragon is exactly the type of book I wish had been around when I was a young reader … As a lover of fantasy, I completely enjoyed meeting Gus and Evelyn… Congratulations on writing such a great novel.”
— Arthur Slade, Recipient of the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literacy.
“The Last Green Dragon is an engaging roller coaster of a read with plot twists that will shock and please readers. [It’s] so packed with excitement readers won’t notice they’re learning important lessons about friendship, family, and becoming the person you want to be…. A fantastic read at any age! Highly Recommended!”
— Canadian Review of Materials
“I was absolutely delighted by The Last Green Dragon. Gus and Ev are interesting characters who each have their own personal challenges to overcome. The book is full of wonderful details that draw you into the story and make it all seem believable. The words flow easily, and the book’s short chapters are ideal for young readers.”
— Sask Books
“This beautifully written book will create a lasting impression on young and old alike as the characters overcome difficult circumstances and learn to move beyond themselves. A fantastic read and it can serve as an excellent teaching resource.”
— Dr. Donna McLennon, Phd, Psychologist
Thank you to the Canadian Children’s Book Centre for recommending The Last Green Dragon by Rud Verhagen in Best Books for Kids & Teens 2024 Spring Issue.
Biography
Rud Verhagen is a children’s author located in Victoria, BC. The Last Green Dragon is her debut novel.
“I love children’s books. I have some from my own childhood and lots from when my three kids were young. My goal with writing is to speak to children heart to heart, to share some of the things I have experienced and learned along the way. My hope is that The Last Green Dragon will be a stepping stone for children as they discover the joy of reading.”
— Rud Verhagen
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I respectfully acknowledge the traditional territories of the Lekwungen Peoples, known as the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations, on whose land I live and write.
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