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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100152165363
ISBN-139780152165369
eBay Product ID (ePID)2297425
Product Key Features
Book TitleRaising Dragons
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicSocial Themes / Bullying, Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Fantasy & Magic, Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Animals / General
IllustratorPrimavera, Elise, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorJerdine Nolen
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight7.3 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width9.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN95-043307
ReviewsPreSchool-Grade 3-A pig-tailed, snub-nosed, African-American girl tells how an egg she finds on a "Sunday-before-supper walk" helps her discover her true calling'raising dragons. Out of the egg comes a hatchling that she names Hank, and until crowds and undue attention force him to leave, he and the girl share everything from bedtime stories to nighttime flights under the stars. Although the narrator boohoos a heap when forced to say good-bye to Hank, she leaves him in his tropical homeland with the hope of seeing him again'and with a wheelbarrow full of dragon eggs to care for. The warm, colloquial narrative has patterns and pacing reminiscent of the oral tradition. Clever supporting details are provided by the acrylic and pastel illustrations, beginning with the Old World-style map that depicts Dragon Island and Oceanus Dragonicus. The changing expressions on the creature's face, the dragon-shaped cloud after Hank has left, and the airline serving Dragon Island (Air Dragon, of course) are all illustrative details that enrich the text. That the girl brings new dragon eggs home to the exact location Hank was forced to vacate because of attracting so many crowds may puzzle some very astute listeners, but most will be absorbed by a joyous tale of friendship and adventure.'Faith Brautigan, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL, "In this enchanting blend of the real and unreal, a spunky girl welcomes a tiny dragon into her family's home," said PW in a starred review. Ages 6-9., "A joyous tale of friendship and adventure."-- School Library Journal "This magical tale of friendship will send youngsters scurrying to find (or invent) a dragon of their own."-- Los Angeles Times [star]"Enchanting . . . Youngsters will hanker to go on this journey; it will set their imaginations soaring."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review), "A joyous tale of friendship and adventure."--School Library Journal "This magical tale of friendship will send youngsters scurrying to find (or invent) a dragon of their own."--Los Angeles Times [star]"Enchanting . . . Youngsters will hanker to go on this journey; it will set their imaginations soaring."--Publishers Weekly(starred review)
Dewey Edition20
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Dewey DecimalE
Synopsis"This magical tale of friendship will send youngsters scurrying to find (or invent) a dragon of their own." (Los Angeles Times) When a dragon hatches on her pa's farm, a young girl finds a best friend. At first Ma and Pa are wary of Hank, but it's not long before they see him as their daughter does--and welcome the baby dragon into their family. As it turns out, Hank is not cut out for farm life, but still, he warms the hearts of those around him and leaves a legacy that no one will ever forget. This imagination-sparking classic picture book from two masters of the field concludes with two fun activities to share., When a dragon hatches on her pa's farm, a young girl finds a best friend. At first Ma and Pa are wary of Hank, but it's not long before they see him as their daughter does--and welcome the baby dragon into their family. As it turns out, Hank is not cut out for farm life, but still, he warms the hearts of those around him and leaves a legacy that no one will ever forget.
