Torp the Playful Little Dragon

A story of friendship, based on a baby dragon gargoyle that can be found at Thorpe Parish Church, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, England. (The ceramic gargoyle was also created by the author, illustrator and ceramicist Rachael Butler) A series of stories about Torp the dragon and his lovable animal friends; Old Cat, Grumpy Owl, Fox and Miss Mouse. Some people say they have seen dragons, keeping guard, at the church by the river. It is said that there is even a baby dragon, who can be found by the luckiest of children, if they look really hard. Torp, a baby dragon, would make a fabulous friend - right? Well, Miss Mouse is too scared, Old Cat is too tired and Fox is too hungry. Torp wants to make friends. His watchful eye keeps guard. Then one day, he does make friends. Friends, fire and lots of fun.