Arkano the stone crawler
(Book)

In Avantia's Northern Mountains, a mysterious local hero claims to have defeated a terrible Beast. But all is not as it seems, and when Tom goes to investigate he makes a startling discovery. The Beast is not dead but hibernating, and could wake up and attack the people at any moment! Back in the City, Tom and Elenna face a mighty showdown against the monstrous Arkano as it hatches out of its stony shell ... will they manage to defeat both the Beast and an old enemy of theirs?

6-9 years old.