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HILDY THE ELEMENTAL DRAGON WITH HYDROGEN MAGIC

Hildy The Elemental Dragon With Hydrogen Magic : Element 1 – Magical Elementals Chemistry Fantasy 

by Sybrina Durant

Magical Fantasy Fiction | Sci-Fi Fantasy | Children’s Book

Publication Date: May 25, 2026

SYNOPSIS

Discover Hildy The Elemental Dragon With Hydrogen Magic, a thrilling story in the Magical Elementals Chemistry Fantasy Series — an action-packed chemistry-themed adventure fantasy perfect for young readers, middle-grade audiences, and anyone who loves imaginative world-building woven together with real scientific concepts.

Meet Hildy, a brilliantly green Elemental Dragon whose vivid scales, flowing fiery mane, and magical tail — wielded like a wizard’s wand — make her one of the most unforgettable fantasy characters you’ll ever encounter. Hildy commands the ancient and extraordinary power of Element 1 — Hydrogen, the very first element in the universe, the fuel of stars, and the foundation of all life. Her hydrogen magic is as precise as it is powerful, capable of generating plasma flames, neutralizing chemical attacks, and reading the molecular fabric of the world around her.

Set in the richly imagined magical fantasy land of MarBryn, this story takes readers on a breathtaking journey through crystal-veined mountains, iron-banded canyons, bioluminescent forests, volcanic wastelands, and ancient cities where old-world alchemy meets new-world chemistry in spectacular fashion. When a rogue elemental chemist threatens to deploy a catastrophic atmospheric weapon against MarBryn’s capital city, Hildy and her band of extraordinary companions — including a brilliant alchemical scholar, a luminous sprite scout, a fearless rogue chemist, a gifted young mechanic, and a mystical Runic Salamander — must race across the land to stop him before it’s too late.

Hildy The Elemental Dragon With Hydrogen Magic masterfully blends real chemistry concepts — including hydrogen bonding, atmospheric science, molecular structure, and elemental reactions — into a story that is equal parts thrilling adventure, compelling character drama, and gentle scientific education. Themes of collaboration, courage, justice, and the responsible use of knowledge resonate throughout every chapter.

Whether you’re a chemistry enthusiast, a fantasy fiction lover, a student, or an educator looking for engaging STEM-themed storytelling, this is the book that proves science and magic are more alike than you ever imagined.

The universe began with hydrogen. So does this adventure.

 

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REVIEW

 Julie’s Review:      

Thanks to Lone Star Literary Life and Sybrina Durant for the chance to read this book and share my thoughts on this book tour.

I might be a little biased STEM girly, but amazingly illustrated and written books that teach scientific principles to kids are one of my favorite things. I’ve loved all of Sybrina Durant’s Magical Elements books that I’ve gotten to read, and I’m so excited to see these stories continue with Hildy’s adventure! 

First, can we just look at the adorable dragon illustration? Doesn’t that just grab you and make you want to see more? I mean, dragon, science, and fantasy adventure. Let’s go!

Hildy is a quick MG/YA story with a variety of characters – human and magical creatures. Every chapter features a scientific concept and explains it in easy-to-understand terms while moving the plot forward.

“First doesn’t mean simple. It means foundational.”

This book is such a great way to teach chemistry and physics while sharing an entertaining and meaningful fantasy story. While classified as a children’s book and at about 70 pages, the writing level and complex language are more upper MG or lower YA. It treats readers as intelligent learners and makes the lessons accessible to curious, immersive learners. This story not only teaches on an academic level, but also on a philosophical, day-to-day level.

For example:

“Because understanding the full architecture of a problem was always, always more powerful than brute force dismantling of its surface.”

Pretty deep thinking for a children’s book. Most of the plot focused on what appeared to be a supervillain plot, but beneath that was an exploration of power imbalance and social injustice. Hildy’s quick analysis of the situation and coming up with a peaceful resolution can be a lesson to us all. 

This book would be a great read for bright kids with a big heart. And a love of dragons.

The book has some great Hydrogen facts at the end as well. I did wish there were more illustrations throughout, though, being spoiled by Durant’s other books.

 

Read my other reviews of the fabulous books by this author:

• Magical Elements of the Periodic Table: Wizards 
• Magical Elements of the Periodic Table: Dragons
• Magical Elements of the Periodic Table: Unicorns 
• Cleo Can Tie a Bow

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sybrina Durant is the author of The Magical Elementals Chemistry Fantasy Series, The Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Series, The No Metal No Magic Series, and The Blue Unicorn – Journey To Osm.

She is the creator of the “Elemental Fantasy Periodic Table” which is available as a brilliantly colored poster. There are also book activities, songs, trading cards and t-shirts for all 118 elements and elementals, too. Visit MagicalPTElements.com to see everything that is currently available. If you love to sing and learn, check out the “Chemistry Sing Alongs” playlist on the Sybrinad channel on YouTube.

 

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