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Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
How to Catch a Dragon
Written by Adam Wallace · Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
Part of the How to Catch series
A young boy tries to catch a dragon to bring good health and fortune for the New Year.
40 pages· 361 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Join the How to Catch kids as they embark on a thrilling chase to capture a clever dragon during the vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations. Amidst paper lanterns, red envelopes, and dazzling fireworks, the dragon skillfully evades their traps. Will the kids' ultimate plan succeed, or has the dragon met its match? With each twist and turn, the stakes rise, inviting young readers to dive into this enchanting adventure filled with cultural wonders and clever challenges. Bonus Mandarin translations enhance the experience, making it a perfect read for curious minds.
From the publisher
Do you have what it takes to catch a dragon? The How to Catch kids are off again, this time trying to catch a dragon as they chase him through Chinese New Year celebrations! Set in China during the Spring Festival, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, the wily dragon will have to avoid trap after trap as the kids run through paper lanterns, red envelopes, fireworks, and more! Bonus Mandarin translation included in the back! Dragons are a clever bunch, They’re difficult to catch. You’ll have to set the ultimate trap— But have you met your match?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 361
- Reading age
- 4–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 520L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
3.9
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.3
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 506688
Publication
- Published
- November 5, 2019
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Wonderland
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781492693697
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