A Campfire Tail

By Sarah Glenn Marsh, Ana Gomez (Illustrator)

A dragon's mishaps at camp test the limits of friendship.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.4/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

At Camp Wildwood, Dragon's first day is a disaster. He capsizes boats, wrecks puppet shows, and sets tents ablaze. His buddy is ready to give up, but Dragon's unexpected heroics reveal the true essence of friendship. Can they embrace each other's quirks and find harmony amidst chaos?

From the publisher

“Ever been stuck with a friend who’s totally uncool—and worried that it will rub off on you?

Welcome to Camp Wildwood! It’s Dragon’s first day, and his buddy would LIKE to show him a good time. But Dragon doesn’t seem to fit in with the boys and girls. He overturns the boat, ruins the puppet show, and even sets the tent on fire. Then, just as his buddy is about to give up, Dragon comes through in a pinch. This sweet, funny picture book teaches an important lesson about the true meaning of friendship—and in accepting the strengths and weaknesses of others.”

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 580L

Themes & topics

Books about making friends Books about dragons Books about being different Books about camping Books about friendship

What readers & critics say

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4.0

“The illustrations in this book are so fun! When Dragon is new to camp, one little camper decides to be his buddy to help him and be their friend, but ends up being a little frustrated with Dragon. The story ends with a bunch of happy campers, but I thought the storyline was lacking a bit.”

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