Dragonswood by Janet Lee Carey

Dragonswood
Janet Lee Carey
Dial Books
2012
403 pgs

In 1192 A.D. on Wilde Island, Tess, the daughter of a cruel blacksmith, is accused of witchcraft and must flee, but when she meets a handsome and enigmatic warden of Dragonswood who offers her shelter, she does not realize that he too harbors a secret that may finally bring about peace among the races of dragon, human, and fairy.

Dragon Castle by Joseph Bruchac

Dragon Castle by Joseph Bruchac
Dial Books for Young Readers
2011
346p.

Young prince Rashko, aided by wise old Georgi, must channel the power of his ancestor, Pavol the great, and harness a magical dragon to face the evil Baron Temny after the foolish King and Queen go missing.

A Tale of Two Castles by Gail Carson Levine

A Tale of Two Castles by Gail Carson Levine
Harper Collins Children's Books
2011
328p.

Twelve-year-old Elodie journeys to Two Castles in hopes of studying acting but instead becomes apprentice to a dragon, who teaches her to be observant and use reasoning, thus helping her to uncover who is poisoning the king.