Wren and the Dragons
Book 12Standing firmThe Shining City

Wren and the Glass Dragon

Everybody in the city bows when the bell rings. Wren will not.

In a city of glass, a golden statue of the Lord Mayor rings a bell at noon, and all the glass dragons bow. Wren, Odo and one small dragon stay standing, and the furnaces are lit.

This story is still being written, so details may change.

What it teaches

  • Standing firmThe heart of this book. It quietly echoes Daniel and the fiery furnace.

For parents: the Bible underneath

The story never names God or quotes Scripture. These notes show where each part comes from, so you can make the connection yourself. Each verse has a plain-words summary; read it in your family’s own Bible.

Daniel and the fiery furnace

Passages to read together when the book arrives.

  • Daniel 3:16-18Three friends refuse to bow, whether or not they are rescued.
  • Daniel 6:10Daniel keeps praying with his windows open.

Talk about it

  1. Have you ever been the only one not doing something?
  2. What made Wren brave enough to stay standing?