The Dragonsitter Takes Off
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2013 · Est. 47 min read

The Dragonsitter Takes Off

By Josh Lacey

Part of the The Dragonsitter series

A dragon's secret disrupts Eddie's dragonsitting plans.

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96 pages· 4,214 words· Est. 47 min read
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Eddie thought dragonsitting would be simple, but when Ziggy the dragon hides in the linen closet and refuses to eat, things get complicated. As Eddie uncovers a mysterious secret, he must navigate unexpected challenges. What is Ziggy hiding, and can Eddie handle the truth? Join this email-driven adventure full of humor and surprises as Eddie tries to solve the dragon dilemma.

From the publisher

Book 2 in a fresh and funny chapter book series, told completely in emails, about the misadventures of Eddie and a naughty pet dragon!Dear Uncle Morton: Ziggy won’t move from the linen closet. He still hasn’t eaten a thing. I’m really quite worried about him.Eddie had thought that dragonsitting would be easy this time–until Ziggy disappears, only to be found in the linen closet, refusing to budge. Then, Eddie learns that his uncle’s dragon has been keeping a big secret. The Dragonsitter Takes Off takes readers along on a high-flying ride that will have them begging for more adventures!

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
4,214
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Themes & topics
Books about dragonsBooks about petsBooks about mythical creaturesBooks about familiesBooks about growing up
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 12, 2016
First published
May 2, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316299046

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