A 10-year-old boy from Salisbury has released his first book.

Edwin Hopley, a pupil at a local school, wrote his book, The Safekeeping Dragon of St. Osmund’s, while in Year 5.

The story is set in Salisbury and follows a young dragon from Middle Earth who finds himself lost in the historic town.

As he navigates his way through this strange new world, he encounters a family who takes him under their wing, leading to a heartwarming adventure full of surprises and new friendships.

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Edwin Hopley with his mother Charlie Coltman (Image: NBS Marketing) Edwin was involved in every step of the process, from working with the illustrator to fine-tuning the final manuscript, the result is a beautifully illustrated book.

Edwin said: "I just wanted to share my dragon world. My ideas come when I am dreaming."

The Safekeeping Dragon of St. Osmund’s is now available to buy locally, along with a range of dragon-themed merchandise, including dragon eggs carefully selected by Edwin and his family.

A review of the book said: "Edwin’s book is a delightful read, but also a celebration of local creativity and the magic that lies within every child’s imagination."

You can order your copy of the book for £15: by going to communityretreats.com/product/edwins-book.