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katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
I'd not heard of this, but recently heard it's a much-loved children's book in America. At only 80 or so pages, it is a good length for a bedtime read (over a couple of nights), and is really a slightly longer picture book.
It's such a great story too - a boy tells us the story of his own father when HE was a boy, making this as much about storytelling as the story. His father - Elmer Elevator (a memorable name as well), runs away to rescue a baby dragon on Wild Island, where the dragon is made to work constantly, ferrying passengers across a river.
Before he can fulfil his mission though, he must trick and scheme his way past all the animals he meets who may want to eat him. And just how will he rescue the dragon and get away?
There is the same familiar repetition of theme and language that children will know from picture books, there are regular lovely drawings and short chapters, and a clever character who is brave and resourceful - and of course a dragon! What's not to love? My son is nearly 5 and this is definitely one he's ready to enjoy with me.
A story that has two sequels as well, it's bound to be re-read many times.
It's such a great story too - a boy tells us the story of his own father when HE was a boy, making this as much about storytelling as the story. His father - Elmer Elevator (a memorable name as well), runs away to rescue a baby dragon on Wild Island, where the dragon is made to work constantly, ferrying passengers across a river.
Before he can fulfil his mission though, he must trick and scheme his way past all the animals he meets who may want to eat him. And just how will he rescue the dragon and get away?
There is the same familiar repetition of theme and language that children will know from picture books, there are regular lovely drawings and short chapters, and a clever character who is brave and resourceful - and of course a dragon! What's not to love? My son is nearly 5 and this is definitely one he's ready to enjoy with me.
A story that has two sequels as well, it's bound to be re-read many times.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really cute story. I think it would make for a fun read-aloud.
kirk0198's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dapplezee's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this story when I was a kid. Great read-aloud or junior reader book.
sallyavena's review against another edition
5.0
Great book to read aloud to kids with shorter attention spans. Great book for those just beginning chapter books to read themselves.
kevfroe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
tashpointsue's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This was a childhood favorite of mine (27 now) and I just finished reading it with my almost 5 year old. He loved the book and we ordered the rest of the series
lynz454's review against another edition
4.0
Read this with my 5 year old. He loved it and did not want to stop reading it. He now wants to read the rest of the series.