Slaying Dragons, Finding Courage: Candace Lee & Eric Newman on George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer
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In this episode, Annisha Jeffries talks with authors Candace Lee and Eric Newman about their book 'George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer' and the themes of courage and resilience in storytelling.
What do scouting, hidden treasure, coal mines, and dragons have in common? In this episode of Reading in the Middle , host Annisha Jeffries welcomes New York Times bestselling authors Candace Lee and Eric Newman to discuss their thrilling new middle-grade fantasy adventure, George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend . Candace and Eric bring an impressive storytelling background to the page. Their work spans Disney+, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures, feature films, music production, bestselling novels, and collaborations with Bear Grylls. Together, they've created the Order of the Dragon Slayer series to inspire young readers to face life's challenges with courage, resilience, and hope. We discuss the creation of George Goodwin, an unlikely hero determined to clear his father's name and save his struggling Appalachian town. Along the way, we explore scouting culture, friendship, cinematic storytelling, dragon mythology, and why today's readers still need stories about bravery. Plus, stay tuned for our lightning round, where we talk about favorite dragons, adventure movies, campfire snacks, and more. Show Notes In This Episode 🐉 Meet New York Times bestselling authors Candace Lee…
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