When Women Were Dragons

When Women Were Dragons In a world where girls and women are taught to be quiet, the powerful dragons inside them are about to be set free. In this timely and timeless speculative novel set in 1950s America, Kelly Barnhill exposes a society that tries to keep women small and examines the fierce, transformative power of what happens when they finally rise up. When Women Were Dragons tells a captivating story of resilience, freedom, and breaking expectations.

Alex Green is only four years old when she first witnesses this phenomenon. In her next-door neighbor's garden, right where an elderly woman usually sits, a massive dragon suddenly appears with an astonished expression on its face before opening its wings and soaring away across the rooftops. When Women Were Dragons is an unforgettable, magical exploration of female empowerment, family loyalty, and societal change.