Duncan the Story Dragon

By Amanda Driscoll

A dragon tries to find a way to read a book without setting it on fire.

5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,049 ratings

40 pages· 320 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Duncan the Dragon adores reading, but his fiery breath keeps setting his books ablaze. Desperate to reach 'The End' of a story, Duncan embarks on a quest to overcome his fiery obstacle. Will he find a way to enjoy his beloved tales without turning them to ash? Join Duncan in this heartwarming adventure of determination, friendship, and the magic of books.

From the publisher

Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately . . . so does his book.

Fire breath is great for roasting marshmallows, but it’s not so great for reading. Duncan just wants to get to those two wonderful words, like the last sip of a chocolate milk shake: The End. Will he ever find out how the story ends?

This bright, warm tale champions determination, friendship, and a love for books. And milk shakes!

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 320
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about imagination Books about friendship Books about books Books about teamwork Books about dragons

Good to know

Stories behind the story

What was the biggest challenge in creating your first published book, Duncan the Story Dragon?

Honestly, my biggest challenge was overcoming my own fears. For many years I worked toward my dream of becoming a published author/illustrator. With Duncan, that dream was finally coming true. I put tremendous pressure on myself for it to be perfect. I struggled with self-doubt and fear of failure. Once I moved past the goal of perfection and, as I tell my kids, “just did my best”, the process was much more enjoyable. And I’m happy with the result!

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.6

out of 7

5.5

“Poor Duncan. He loves to read, but because he is a fire breathing dragon he can't seem to ever get to the end of the book without it catching fire. Talk about a problem that needs solving! Instead of giving up and becoming miserable, he finds the best solution of involving someone else, creating a lasting friendship. I like that this story shows that sometimes we do need to turn outwards and ask for help for some things we can't do on our own. This can be difficult, but often creates the most rewarding experiences.”

Mom of Boys

Trusted reviewer

7.0

“Duncan the Story Dragon is such a clever story with fun illustrations. I love to see the illustrations that bring Duncan's imagination to life and help us join in his reading adventures. The concept of the book is so well thought out, and the ending ties it all together so perfectly!”

The Goodfather

Trusted reviewer

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