Dragons
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Dragons

By Alexandre Lacroix, Ronan Badel (Illustrator)

Part of the Drake the Dragon series

A young dragon must prove himself by starting a fire, but he's only ever roasted caterpillars.

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26 pages
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Drake, a young dragon, faces a daunting challenge: prove his worth by setting a village ablaze. But with only caterpillar-roasting experience, can he meet his father's fiery expectations? Discover a heartwarming tale of family bonds and unexpected courage, where magic and mayhem intertwine in a quest for approval. Will Drake find a way to make his father proud without causing chaos?

From the publisher

To prove to his father that he is a real dragon, young Drake is sent to the local village to cause some mischief and start a fire. But Drake has only ever breathed fire to roast a tasty caterpillar. How will be burn down a whole house? Or a school? Or even an old wooden shack? Has Drake got what it takes to make his father proud? Dragons: Father and Son is a funny and moving story about the bonds between fathers and children, with a positive, peaceful message – and all the magic and mayhem you’d hope for in a tale about dragons.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
26
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about mischiefBooks about dragonsBooks about mythical creaturesBooks about familyBooks about parents
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The Drake the Dragon series

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Book details

Publication
Published
September 5, 2017
First published
March 19, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781910277256

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