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Indigo is a free spirit who loves exploring the mountains near his home in the Lake District. For all of his life, his family have entertained him with stories of dragons, but at thirteen, he's too old to believe in them now. However, when he receives a mysterious parcel in the post, Indigo is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about mythical beasts, especially when he comes face to face with one that urgently needs his help...
''Indigo's Dragon '' is a fast-paced novella following Indigo's journey of discovery into the world of dragons and other mythological creatures. Along the way, he will meet bird-cats, yetis, a unicorn, a cockatrice, a kraken and a whole host of other amazing creatures at the hidden sanctuary in the Polish mountains. As he helps his family search for his missing grandfather, he will make a shocking discovery that will change everything forever.
There are plenty of things to like about this book. Indigo is an appealing protagonist and his family are quirky and interesting. The main antagonist is a multi-faceted character with many shades of light and dark, which means that the reader's perceptions of him and his motives are constantly changing. I really like it when villains are portrayed this way; after all, very few individuals are entirely evil. The setting in the Polish mountains is unique and dramatic and fits in well with the storyline. My favourite part of the story, though, has to be the mind-bending twist near the end which completely changes the dynamic of the story and has exciting implications for any future sequels.
