Raising Dragons - Hardcover

Nolen, Jerdine; Primavera, Elise

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152012885 ISBN 13: 9780152012885

Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books, 1998

Synopsis

When a dragon hatches on her pa’s farm, a young girl finds a best friend. At first Ma and Pa are wary of Hank, but it’s not long before they see him as their daughter does--and welcome the baby dragon into their family. As it turns out, Hank is not cut out for farm life, but still, he warms the hearts of those around him and leaves a legacy that no one will ever forget.

About this title

About the Author:

JERDINE NOLEN is the author of the Bradford Street Buddies easy reader series and numerous picture books including  Raising Dragons, Thunder Rose, Plantzilla, Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm, and the recently published Irene's Wish. She is a teacher and lives in Ellicott City, Maryland.  

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 3?A pig-tailed, snub-nosed, African-American girl tells how an egg she finds on a "Sunday-before-supper walk" helps her discover her true calling?raising dragons. Out of the egg comes a hatchling that she names Hank, and until crowds and undue attention force him to leave, he and the girl share everything from bedtime stories to nighttime flights under the stars. Although the narrator boohoos a heap when forced to say good-bye to Hank, she leaves him in his tropical homeland with the hope of seeing him again?and with a wheelbarrow full of dragon eggs to care for. The warm, colloquial narrative has patterns and pacing reminiscent of the oral tradition. Clever supporting details are provided by the acrylic and pastel illustrations, beginning with the Old World-style map that depicts Dragon Island and Oceanus Dragonicus. The changing expressions on the creature's face, the dragon-shaped cloud after Hank has left, and the airline serving Dragon Island (Air Dragon, of course) are all illustrative details that enrich the text. That the girl brings new dragon eggs home to the exact location Hank was forced to vacate because of attracting so many crowds may puzzle some very astute listeners, but most will be absorbed by a joyous tale of friendship and adventure.?Faith Brautigan, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL
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About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0152012885
• ISBN 13: 9780152012885
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 40