The Last Dragon House by Morris, Olivia Mae

A spellbinding middle-grade debut about a magical boarding house for dragons and the unlikely siblings destined to save it

"An absolutely wonderful tale full of unique and unforgettable dragons you'll love with your whole heart!" ―Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author

***STARRED REVIEW*** "Debut author Morris mixes tongue-in-cheek humor, subtle social commentary, and beguiling fantasy adventure vibes to present a thoughtful series opener." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

***STARRED REVIEW*** "A must-purchase fantasy for middle grade collections. This imaginative dragon adventure with humor and heart is best suited to readers who enjoy immersive worldbuilding and quest-driven stories." --School Library Journal, starred review

Siblings Olly and Jenny Atwood have never met a dragon--Olly doesn't even think they're real. But when the strange and brilliant Dr. Lady Abernathy offers Olly a job at her mysterious house, the Atwoods learn that these incredible beasts are very much alive--and they need help.

Dragons have been forced into hiding, and as caretakers of the Dragon House, Dr. Lady and Olly are the only protectors these magnificent creatures have left. But when evil forces conspire to poison Dr. Lady, Olly and his dragon friends find themselves locked in a race against time, political conspiracies...and one very large corgi.

Can Olly recover the antidote before it's too late? And can Jenny harness her stirring powers to keep Dr. Lady alive until then? Or could this be the end of the Dragon House--and dragons--as they know it?

The Last Dragon House is a showstopping novel full of fast-paced, laugh-out-loud adventure and endearingly flawed characters. It's also about how our seemingly impossible problems will ultimately be solved: Not by waiting for a Chosen One, but by banding together and sharing our unique strengths. Another word for those strengths? Magic.

Author: Olivia Mae Morris
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 05/12/2026
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.12h x 5.60w x 1.35d
ISBN: 9781419784613
Audience: Young Adult

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/27/2026 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 02/16/2026
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026
Booklist 05/01/2026

About the Author

Liv Mae Morris was a 2022 Lambda Literary Fellow and 2024 recipient of the Binc Foundation's Susan Kamil Prize for Emerging Writers; equally importantly, she is the steward of two cats and one beautiful, chaotic husky/chihuahua/German shepherd mix. Originally from Kentucky, she now lives with her wife in Boston, where she works as an indie bookseller as well as a writer.