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spiffysarahruby's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this one as much as I had thought I would l, but that might have been a narrator problem. It was a nice, cute, short book though, one I could easily turn into a series with real growing potential.
julia___'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
turrean's review against another edition
4.0
I'm always a tiny bit disappointed at tales with shape-changing dragons. They're such splendid creatures; why diminish them by having them spend time in the form of puny humans?
But I fell in love with the prickly shape-changing Miss Drake. This is a lovely tale. It deals gently with grief, and joyfully with friendship. Miss Drake's plans for "training" Winnie are, of course, a source of amusement for readers who realize that the two characters are actually training each other.
I loved the setting, with a bevy of details bringing San Francisco to life. Mary GrandPre's illustrations are magical as always.
This one's a winner!
But I fell in love with the prickly shape-changing Miss Drake. This is a lovely tale. It deals gently with grief, and joyfully with friendship. Miss Drake's plans for "training" Winnie are, of course, a source of amusement for readers who realize that the two characters are actually training each other.
I loved the setting, with a bevy of details bringing San Francisco to life. Mary GrandPre's illustrations are magical as always.
This one's a winner!
afro8921's review against another edition
2.0
I'm usually a big fan of books written by Laurence Yep. This book however struck the wrong cord with me. I found the little girl in the story annoying.
a_little_off_center's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
4.0
A super cute middle grade read, with a dragon, cute kid in need of a friend, and their adventure that leads to friendship.
wiseowl33's review against another edition
3.0
Good story. I know my kids at school will love the dragon.
mlottermoser's review against another edition
3.0
A short sweet book about a dragon and her new pet, Winnie. Miss Drake's previous pet, Fluffy passes away and invites Winnie to care for her friend. Miss Drake and Winnie have fantastic adventures together. I loved the small tips of advice at the beginning of each chapter on the proper way to train a human.