Ellie's Dragon
Ellie's Dragon
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Ellie's Dragon

Written and illustrated by Bob Graham
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$16.99
$15.97
3 - 7
Reading age
40
Page count
12
Words per page
~459L
Lexile measure
Nov 10, 2020
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From master storyteller Bob Graham comes an adorable and affecting tale about imaginary friends and the bittersweet nature of growing up. When Ellie is very small, she finds a lovable newborn dragon on a carton of eggs in the grocery store. Ellie calls him Scratch, takes him home, and moves him into her dollhouse. Her mother can’t see Scratch, and her teacher doesn’t notice when Ellie brings Scratch to preschool, yet her friends are amazed. Ellie is lucky to have an affectionate, house-trained dragon like Scratch! But dragons get quite large as they grow. And Ellie is growing, too, moving from dollhouses to dance parties, not noticing that Scratch’s brilliant green scales are beginning to fade a little. . . . Beloved picture-book creator Bob Graham illustrates the joys of imagination and friendship in this touching story. With his signature gentle wit and warm, whimsically detailed illustrations, he captures the bond between girl and dragon, as well as the changes that come with time’s passage. A wistful, quietly thought-provoking tribute to the friends who appear when we need them most, even if it’s just for a little while.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781536211139
Publication Date
November 10, 2020
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
12
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
3 - 7 years
Est. Lexile® Level
~459L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~M
ATOS® Book Level
3.1
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
510123
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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