Dragon and Thief

In the first installment of Timothy Zahn's Dragonback series, young Jack Morgan finds himself hiding on a distant planet after being falsely accused of theft, with only a mysterious dragon-like creature named Draycos as his unlikely companion. As they work together to escape danger and uncover the truth behind Jack’s framing, their alliance becomes crucial to both their futures and the fate of an entire species. Zahn’s fast-paced storytelling offers an engaging sci-fi adventure suitable for teen and adult readers alike.