Introducing a captivating book set that combines three thrilling adventures by author Lee Newbery:
The Last Firefox,
The First Shadow Dragon & The First Sun Lion
. This enchanting collection takes readers on an extraordinary journey filled with magic, courage, and the timeless battle between good and evil. Get ready to be swept away by the vivid storytelling and immersive worlds of these two remarkable novels.
Titles in this set:
1. The Last Firefox
2. The First Shadow dragon
3. The Lost Sun Lion
Description from the publishers:
The Last Firefox
Between bullies at school and changes at home, Charlie Challinor finds life a bit scary. And when he's made guardian of a furry fox cub called Cadno, things get a whole lot scarier.
Because Cadno isn't just any fox: he's a firefox - the only one of his kind - and a sinister hunter from another world is on his trail.
Swept up into an unexpected adventure to protect his flammable friend, Charlie's going to need to find the bravery he never thought he had if he's going to save the last Firefox.
The First Shadow dragon
All legends start somewhere.
After defeating the evil Grendilock and saving Cadno, The Last Firefox, Charlie Challinor is looking forward to a well-earned rest. But when a familiar face appears from the realm of Fargone, Charlie's family is once again swept up into adventure.
Along with Lippy, Roo and new magical friend Blodyn, Charlie must travel to Fargone to face the dreaded Draig, the shadowy monster that is slowly draining the life from the land - and uncover the lost secret that links Draig's history to Charlie's own.
The Lost Sun Lion
The third magical adventure in the Last Firefox series.
When out-of-control weather brings danger to his home town, Charlie Challinor suspects that more than climate change might be to blame. Heading back to Fargone with Cadno the firefox, Lippy and Roo, Charlie discovers the magical realm is also in dire peril.
The sinister giant Gawr has stolen the Cariad, the Heart of Fargone, mixing up the world's magic and plunging the land into chaos. With the Cariad's ancient guardian, the sunlion Llew, missing in action, only Charlie and his friends can save the day - but at what cost?
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Specification
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Author
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Lee Newbery
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Illustrator
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Laura Catalán
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Books Included
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The Last Firefox (Book 1) and The First Shadow (Book 2)
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Format
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Paperback Set
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Target Age Range
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Ages 7 to 11 (Key Stage 2)
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Publisher
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Puffin (Penguin Random House Children's UK)
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Genre
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Contemporary Fantasy / Magical Adventure
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Core Themes
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Found Family, Bravery, Welsh Legends, LGBTQ+ Representation
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Lee Newbery is a major voice in contemporary British Middle Grade fiction: known for successfully integrating diverse family structures into traditional folklore narratives. Published by Puffin, these titles are a verified staple of UK primary school reading for pleasure strategies. For 2026, the series remains a high-fidelity recommendation for social-emotional learning (SEL) because of its focus on empathy, courage, and family resilience.
