Calvin and Pudge and the Great Baby Dragon Adventure. Mystery, suspense read to me book for kids 5-12

When legends hatch, adventure begins

Adventure has a way of finding Calvin and his loyal beagle, Pudge. This time, it comes wrapped in storm clouds, dragon eggs, and doors that aren’t supposed to exist. When a baby dragon hatches high on a cliffside during a thunderstorm, Calvin and Pudge are the first to discover him—and the first to realize that not everyone wants the little creature safe. With hunters on their heels, hidden tunnels opening at the sound of a whistle, and the town of Maplewood revealing secrets it has kept for centuries, Calvin and Pudge must summon every ounce of courage, humor, and curiosity they possess. This is a tale of mystery, loyalty, and the magic of simply asking please.

When Calvin and Pudge stumble upon a dragon hatching from its egg in a stormy cliffside cave, they’re swept into an adventure far bigger than either of them imagined.
With the help of a brave baby dragon named Blaze, a mother who believes in her son’s impossible stories, and a town that has more hidden doors than anyone ever guessed, Calvin and Pudge must outwit hunters, survive storms, and follow ancient maps that rewrite themselves with every polite request.
Full of suspense, mystery, and laugh-out-loud moments, Calvin and Pudge and the Great Baby Dragon Adventure is a thrilling, heartwarming read-aloud story for kids who love loyal dogs, daring discoveries, and the reminder that the smallest kindness can open the biggest doors.
Perfect for fans of dragon tales, magical towns, and timeless friendships, this book will keep readers turning pages late into the night.