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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 1898 · Est. 1 hour read-aloud
The Reluctant Dragon
Written by Kenneth Grahame · Illustrated by Michael Hague
A boy meets an unexpected dragon in a familiar cave.
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48 pages· 8,034 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud· 1010L
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Bookroo's summary
A boy discovers a dragon in a cave on the Downs, but this dragon defies all fairy tale expectations. As he ventures into the cave, he finds a creature unlike any he's imagined. What secrets does this dragon hold, and how will their encounter change the boy's understanding of the world? Dive into a tale where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and nothing is quite as it seems.
From the publisher
When a dragon is discovered up on the Downs, the Boy is not in the least surprised. He’s always known the cave there was a dragon cave, so it seems only right for a dragon to be living in it.The Boy decides to pay a visit to the cave, and he thinks he knows just what to expect. But this particular dragon is not a bit like the ones in fairy tales!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 8,034
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 1010L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.5
- F&P level
- ~X
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 287
Publication
- Published
- June 15, 1988
- First published
- January 1, 1898
- Publisher
- Square Fish
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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