Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor friendship Maja discovers that distances do

Maja discovers that distances do not matter

is one of the most enduring books of children's literature

and how Tagore used it to stop brothers from fighting

author of Captain Pug

to make a home for themselves and to find Aya’s father – separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor friendship Maja discovers that distances doWritten by Patricia Valdez Illustrated by Felicita Sala paperback Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets. While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favourite lizard with her everywhere she even brought a crocodile to school! When Joan grew older, she