A missing mother.

An opinionated dragon.

A key that changes everything.

When twelve-year-old Sawyer Bibins receives a mysterious key from a dying stranger, he learns that his mother-who disappeared weeks ago-may be at the heart of something far bigger than he imagined.

But the key brings danger. Strange men with glowing blue eyes begin prowling the streets of Itea, searching for what Sawyer carries. And then there's Ruu: a sarcastic, sharp-tongued dragon who insists that he and Sawyer are linked for life.

Now, Sawyer and his friends must piece together the truth about the key, his mother's disappearance, and the dark forces rising against Illusia. But being chosen doesn't mean he feels ready-especially when leadership is the last thing he wants.

Fans of Percy Jackson and Wings of Fire will love this fourth installment of The Illusia Chronicles-a middle-grade fantasy series full of mystery, danger, friendship, and one unforgettable dragon. While part of an interconnected series, The Dragon Key also serves as an entry point to the adventure.