A Poor Excuse for a Dragon
Step Into Reading 4
$16.83
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2011
Summary
Fred the dragon has a list of tasks he must complete in order to be a successful dragon—none of which comes naturally. But he’s determined to make #5—eat people—work. Before you can say “pass the salt,” he’s gobbled up three people, even though he doesn’t have the stomach for it. Luckily, a local shepherd, with the help of a giant and a witch, knows how to cure what ails him and get those pesky people out of his belly. It’s happily-ever-after for everyone in ways you’d never expect.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375868672 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0375868674 |
| Author: | Geoffrey Hayes |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2011 |
| Weight: | 102g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 154mm x 4mm |
| Series: | Step into Reading, Step 4 |
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Critics Review
“Punchy dialogue and compact sentences should make this a read-aloud delight.”—Publishers Weekly
“Part-slapstick, part-fairy tale, the gently humorous plot has enough twists and turns to keep newly independent readers engaged.“—School Library Journal
“Designed to encourage confident reading….New readers will love the humorous pictures and stay for the engaging tale.” —Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Geoffrey Hayes
Geoffrey Hayes wrote and illustrated more than forty children’s books, including the popular series of Otto and Uncle Tooth mysteries (Step into Reading), the beloved Bear By Himself, and the Patrick Bear books. In 2010 Geoffrey received the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for Benny and Penny in the Big No-No.
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