Wren and the Dragons
Book 5ContentmentThe Greenhollow

Wren and the Forest Dragon

Odo gets a new hat. Wren gets a sour feeling she cannot shake.

When Odo is chosen for an honour Wren wanted, envy takes root like a thorn vine, and in the Greenhollow thorn vines grow fast. A forest dragon has been trapped by brothers who felt just the same way.

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

What it teaches

  • ContentmentThe heart of this book. It quietly echoes Joseph and his brothers.

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.

Joseph and his brothers

Passages to read together when the book arrives.

  • Genesis 37:3-4Joseph’s brothers hate him because their father gave him a special coat.
  • Romans 12:15Be happy with those who are happy.

Talk about it

  1. What does envy feel like in your tummy?
  2. How could Wren have been glad for Odo?