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: 9780241776261
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 336
Edition:
Publication Date: 08 Sep 2026
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Publication City, Country: United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 20.5(H)x13.6(L)x3.1(W)
Weight (gm):

Author Biography

Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, Mark Twain spent his youth in Hannibal, Missouri, which forms the setting for his two greatest works, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Trying his hand at printing, typesetting and then gold-mining, the former steam-boat pilot eventually found his calling in journalism and travel writing. Dubbed 'the father of American literature' by William Faulkner, Twain died in 1910 after a colourful life of travelling, bankruptcy and great literary success.

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