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In celebration of the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival and my birthday, The Dragon That Cares: Book One — The First Bridge will be available as a FREE Kindle eBook for five days.
Journey beside Dralyn, a dragon unlike any other, and discover a heartfelt fantasy adventure about kindness, friendship, courage, compassion, and the power to build bridges.
From August 23 through August 27, 2026, claim the Kindle edition for FREE. Once claimed during the promotion, the book remains in your Kindle library.
GET YOUR FREE KINDLE COPYLet’s build a world filled with compassion.
Journey beside Dralyn, a dragon unlike any other, whose greatest strength is his compassion. As unlikely friendships are forged and impossible choices arise, every chapter reveals that kindness, courage, and understanding have the power to change lives—and perhaps even the world.
Compassion • Courage • Friendship • Unity
When twelve-year-old Oliver crosses a mysterious bridge beyond his village, he discovers that dragons are not the monsters of legend—they are the forgotten guardians of a fragile peace. There he meets Dralyn, a young dragon whose greatest strength is not his power, but his compassion.
As fear, prejudice, and an ancient darkness threaten to divide humans and dragons once again, Oliver and Dralyn must choose whether to build bridges... or allow fear to tear them apart.
Filled with unforgettable characters, breathtaking adventure, humor, mystery, and heart, The Dragon That Cares: Book One – The First Bridge is the beginning of an epic fantasy series about courage, friendship, sacrifice, hope, and the extraordinary power of choosing compassion over fear.
Perfect for readers ages 7–14 and fantasy lovers of every age.
When Oliver, Ellie, and Dralyn set out beyond the First Bridge, they discover that every road holds a new mystery—and every journey reveals another piece of the world's forgotten past. Joined by new friends, they travel ancient paths where courage, compassion, and trust are tested in ways they never imagined.
As they venture toward the legendary First Crossing, hidden truths begin to surface, old legends come to life, and the greatest discoveries are found not in distant places, but within themselves.
Filled with unforgettable characters, breathtaking adventure, humor, mystery, and heart, The Dragon That Cares: Book Two – The First Crossing continues the inspiring fantasy series, reminding readers that the strongest bridges are built not from stone, but through kindness, understanding, and the courage to keep moving forward together.
Perfect for readers ages 7–14 and anyone who believes kindness can change the world.
Meet the Characters
A young dragon whose greatest strength is his compassionate heart.
A graceful dragon whose wisdom and courage inspire those around her.
A kind-hearted village girl who believes friendship can overcome fear.
A curious young adventurer who never stops asking questions.
A wise elder dragon who guides others with patience and understanding.
A noble dragon king determined to unite two worlds.
A seasoned dragon whose experience helps light the way forward.
A skilled hunter whose views are challenged by an unexpected friendship.
A warm-hearted baker whose kindness brings comfort to everyone she meets.
A respected village elder whose wisdom preserves the stories of the past.
A loving mother who teaches that compassion begins at home.
A hardworking father striving to protect the people he loves.
A mother's gentle wisdom nurtures courage long before the world ever sees it.
A dependable craftsman and devoted father whose courage is rooted in protecting his family.
A mysterious wanderer whose arrival changes everything.
A tiny woodland friend with a brave spirit.
A gentle forest companion whose rescue reveals the compassion within Dralyn’s heart.
A playful family whose joyful bond brings warmth and life to the forest stream.
The Dragon That Cares is more than an epic fantasy adventure. Every chapter encourages meaningful conversations about kindness, courage, compassion, friendship, and the choices that shape who we become. It is a story families and educators can enjoy together while exploring timeless values that inspire young readers both on and off the page.
Every act of kindness has the power to change another life—even when it seems small.
True courage isn't the absence of fear. It is choosing to do what is right despite it.
Trust grows when we listen, understand, and stand beside one another through difficult moments.
The story reminds readers that appearances rarely reveal a person's true heart.
Even in the darkest moments, compassion can build bridges where fear once created walls.
Different people, different worlds, and different perspectives become stronger when they work together.
Allen Rubin is the creator and author of The Dragon That Cares, an epic fantasy series that reminds readers the greatest strength is found not in power, but in compassion. Blending unforgettable adventures with meaningful themes, his stories encourage readers of all ages to look beyond appearances, choose kindness over fear, and discover the courage to build bridges where others see walls.
Inspired by timeless fantasy, heartfelt storytelling, and the belief that stories can change lives, Allen created Dralyn and the world of The Dragon That Cares to explore friendship, sacrifice, hope, and the extraordinary impact that one caring heart can have on the world.
Allen lives in Southern California and continues to expand The Dragon That Cares through future novels, illustrations, and cinematic adaptations, sharing stories that inspire readers to believe that compassion is the greatest adventure of all.
❦ Inspiring readers to build bridges through courage, compassion, and hope.
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❦ May every journey begin with compassion.
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