I received a free copy from Welbeck Publishing。Luma has looked forward to her seventh birthday as she is getting a puppy。 Sadly， when she and her mom get to the shelter， they don't have any female puppies so "Chloe" will have to wait。 Despite her disappointment， she rallies and has fun with her Nani。 Nani's gift is the charm bracelet Nani has worn since she was seven。 Luma heads outside to play and to her surprise， she does find a pet that day - only it's a just hatched dragon。 She learns from N I received a free copy from Welbeck Publishing。Luma has looked forward to her seventh birthday as she is getting a puppy。 Sadly， when she and her mom get to the shelter， they don't have any female puppies so "Chloe" will have to wait。 Despite her disappointment， she rallies and has fun with her Nani。 Nani's gift is the charm bracelet Nani has worn since she was seven。 Luma heads outside to play and to her surprise， she does find a pet that day - only it's a just hatched dragon。 She learns from Nani that their family has had a connection with dragons for generations。 Now， Luma has to teach the dragon how to behave as both a dragon and as a "puppy" when other people are around。 The only two who can hear Timir are Luma and her Nani。 Everyone else sees a scruffy looking dog。 Mohammed captures the building love between Luma and her pet dragon as well as the loving family relationships that surround her。 She also writes with humor for upper elementary level readers。 They will enjoy the struggles and challenges both Luma and Timir face。 The serious undertones of acceptance are well integrated as well。 。。。more