Not Your Typical Dragon
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Not Your Typical Dragon

Written by Dan Bar-el · Illustrated by Tim Bowers

A young dragon's unusual breath holds the key to saving his family.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,551 ratings
40 pages· 1,074 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD570L
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Bookroo's summary

On his seventh birthday, Crispin discovers he can't breathe fire like other dragons. Instead, he produces whipped cream, marshmallows, and more. As he struggles with his unique abilities, a family crisis arises. Can Crispin's peculiar powers save the day? This whimsical tale explores the power of being different and finding one's true strength.

From the publisher

When Crispin Blaze turns 7 years old, he’s expected to breathe fire like all the other dragons, but instead of fire, he breathes a host of most unusual things. By the illustrator of Dream Big, Little Pig by Kristi Yamaguchi.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,074
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD570L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
157358
Publication
Published
January 1, 2013
Publisher
Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670014026
LCCN
2012014391

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