When a Dragon Moves In

Written by Jodi Moore · Illustrated by Howard McWilliam

A boy's beach day turns wild with a mischievous dragon. Is it real or just his imagination?

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32 pages· 429 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 610L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy's beach day takes a fantastical turn when a dragon moves into his sandcastle. As they embark on seaside adventures, the dragon's antics cause chaos, leaving everyone questioning its existence. Is the dragon real, or is it a figment of the boy's imagination? With sandwiches devoured and lemonade bubbling, the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Dive into a whimsical tale where a child's imagination runs wild, and discover if the dragon is more than just a playful illusion.

From the publisher

On a beautiful day at the beach, a young boy brings his bucket, shovel, and imagination, and builds a perfect sand castle. Right away, a dragon moves in. The boy decides to befriend his dragon and they spend time roaming the shore, flying a kite, braving the waves, defying bullies, and roasting marshmallows–all while Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is engrossed in her book. Unfortunately, no one believes the boy when he tries to share the news of this magnificent creature. That’s when the mischief begins, and the dragon becomes a force to be reckoned with. While adults will recognize the naughty antics as a ploy for attention, children will dissolve into giggles as the dragon devours every last sandwich, blows bubbles in the lemonade, and leaves claw prints in the brownies. Maybe the dragon really is running amok on the beach, or maybe it’s a little boy’s imagination that is running wild.

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