Danny the dragon gets on well with the local villagers. He lights their fires, cooks their food and is liked by all. But when a traveling salesman arrives at the market offering magic fire sticks, it looks like Danny could soon be out of a job.

Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.