The second thrilling adventure in a middle-grade fantasy series about an aspiring knight … and the dragon he accidentally turned into a human.

The second adventure in the enthralling Dragon Snare series, from beloved fantasy author Rhiannon Williams, is perfect for fans of Legend of Zelda and How to Train Your Dragon. 

Henry Haddow, an orphan of a great war between dragons and humans, has always wanted to become a knight. When he found a magical sword that would grant him a single wish, his dream was within reach. But he had to use the sword in a chance encounter with a dragon called Snare … and it turned her into a human.

If anyone finds out about Snare, it’ll start a world-ending war. So Henry is determined to keep her true identity a secret – especially when he and Snare are among those chosen to search for the missing Princess Nialla in the mysterious Dreamwood.

If Henry finds the princess, he’ll get his chance to become a knight. But first he must survive the dangers lurking within the Dreamwood, from ghastwolves to frost faeries to the terrifying Nightmare Weaver …

Brimming with rich world-building and terrifying creatures, Jaws of Night is perfect for readers aged 9–14 years and fans of Wings of Fire, Deltora Quest and Rangers Apprentice.

WHY WE LOVE THE DRAGON SNARE:

• MAGNIFICENT MONSTERS: A new monster villain in every book and dramatic cliffhanger endings that advance the series arc will keep readers coming back for more!
• AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Rhiannon Williams (Dusty in the Outwilds, Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt) is beloved for her ability to conjure incredible beasts, heart-stopping adventures and unlikely heroes forging their destiny in fantasy settings.
• THRILLING YET ACCESSIBLE: These short, self-contained reads are set within a broader universe and narrative ‚Äì allowing the scope, sophistication and larger cast of a longer book with accessibility for a wide range of readers.
• SPECIAL EDITION: Features stunning sprayed edges!

Read all of Henry's adventures:

1. Dragon Snare
2. Jaws of Night 
3. Traitor (coming soon)

Read more from beloved fantasy author Rhiannon Williams:

• Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt
• Ottilie Colter and the Master of Monsters
• Ottilie Colter and the Withering World
• Dusty in the Outwilds

Details

ISBN13: 9781761214875
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 192
Edition:
Publication Date: 01 Sep 2026
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Publication City, Country: Australia
Dimensions (cm): 19.8(H)x12.8(L)
Weight (gm):

Author Biography

Originally from Taradale, Victoria, Rhiannon Williams writes magical books for kids. Her Ampersand Prize-winning debut novel, Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt, was named a CBCA Notable Book, an Aurealis Awards finalist, and shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize and the Speech Pathology Australia book awards. Her middle-grade novel Dusty in the Outwilds is a CBCA 2023 Notable Book. Rhiannon was shortlisted for the Ena Noël Award 2024.

Reviews

‘The Dragon Snare has everything I love in a fantasy – heroic tales of chivalry and adventure, magical creatures and powerful sorcerers, and a lovable dog.’ – Readings 

‘Captivating and compelling – Rhiannon is one of my favourite storytellers.’ – Kiah Thomas, author of The Callers