The Dragon of Trelian

Part of Michelle Knudsen's exciting fantasy trilogy -- in a luminous paperback edition
Calen, a lonely young mage-to-be, never dreamed that Princess Meglynne would become his friend. And impulsive Meg never imagined that tending a baby dragon would 'link' her to the creature -- for life. Can a girl, a boy, and a dragon merge their magic and strength to bring down a powerful traitor in time to save the kingdom of Trelian?