Chapter One · A dragon appears

Do You Have A Love Of Dragons?

What if a dragon suddenly turned up in your life, as if out of nowhere? Step into a warm, magical Australian adventure about trust, courage, belonging, and one unforgettable dragon named Flame.

What if a normal afternoon became magical?

One ordinary day in rural Victoria, a dragon appears needing help. From that moment, Flame's story becomes a warm, funny, and thoughtful adventure about finding safety, trust, and a place to belong.

A surprise visitor

Flame appears in rural Victoria, alone, confused, and searching for safety.

An unlikely family

A human family offers sanctuary, answers, and the first real chance to belong.

A modern fable

Dramatic, humorous, and magical, with themes of compassion, trust, diversity, and acceptance.

“Hi there... it’s Flame!”

I’m not your ordinary storybook dragon. I’m curious, brave, occasionally troublesome, and still learning how to live safely among humans.

If you love dragons, secrets, unlikely friendships, and stories with a little fire in their heart, I think you’ll enjoy my adventure.

The Dragon in the Soup Tureen

Alone, confused, and pursued by a mysterious organisation, Flame wanders through present-day rural Victoria seeking help from a human family.

Anne Harvey’s story blends humour, magic, and heart into a modern fable for readers who know what it means to feel different, brave, or ready for adventure.

Reviews as bookmarks

“A mythical representation of the dramas many of us face in an uncertain world.” — Sarah Sullivan

“A touching and uplifting story... You’ve created true magic.” — Sandrah Wilson

“A gentle fantasy with serious undertones... pleasing and thought provoking.” — Gerard McMaster

Bring Flame home.

Start the adventure with The Dragon in the Soup Tureen, a magical story about courage, friendship, and finding where you belong.