Drakin the Dragon and the Quest for Strawberries
An illustrated fantasy adventure for kids ages 6-10, By Cristen Elizabeth Rose
The greatest adventures can start with something simple… like baking a cake.
Drakin the Dragon wants to bake the perfect strawberry cake for his unicorn friend Spike’s birthday. But getting strawberries means sneaking into the royal palace garden at night! When Princess Lilly discovers a mysterious crystal left in place of her stolen strawberries, she and the brave guard Galen set out to solve the mystery. Galen is determined to protect the princess from a dangerous dragon thief. Lilly just wants to meet a real dragon! And Drakin? He’s racing against time to finish his cake before the big party.
Their paths collide in the Blue Mist Mountains, where misunderstandings turn into friendships, and a simple birthday party becomes something truly magical—complete with unicorns, elves, fairies, and the most extraordinary guest list Lilly and Galen have ever seen!
A beautifully hand-illustrated adventure over 30 years in the making. Perfect for children ages 6-10 and families who treasure stories that celebrate friendship, courage, and kindness.
The hardcover collector’s edition includes exclusive bonus material for young artists and curious readers—including four detailed step-by-step “How to Draw Drakin the Dragon” art tutorials, original sketchbook art, a behind-the-scenes tale, and Drakin’s first comic strip from the 1990s.
Read more about how this book was created in my blog post, where I share the story of Drakin’s origins back in the 1990s, and why it took me almost 30 years to bring this book to life.
Color along with Drakin’s companion coloring book!
Drakin the Dragon and Friends: An Evermere Fantasy Coloring Book is available now on Amazon!
This enchanting fantasy coloring book brings the world of Evermere to life with over 42 hand-drawn fantasy illustrations. Color along with scenes from the companion book Drakin the Dragon and the Quest for Strawberries, which are captioned to tell a little of that story. Then explore new fantasy scenes and meet new characters in additional original illustrations designed to spark your imagination. Perfect for kids, adults, and anyone who loves dragons, unicorns, and a touch of storybook wonder. Read more…