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Rise of the earth dragon / by Tracey West ; illustrated by Graham Howells.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780545646239 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 90 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York : Scholastic Inc., 2014
- Copyright: ©2014
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- 26 of 35 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
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- 0 current holds with 35 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | PB JPri West (Text) | 33294002093706 | Paperbacks - Junior (Primary) | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2014 October #2
Drake doesn't like digging onions, but he's resigned to that future. That is, until one of the king's men scoops him up and whisks him away to the castle to become a Dragon Master. When faced with the door to the dungeon, Drake thinks the onion field might be the better choice. But then he sees the dragons. Disappointment strikes again when he meets his particular dragon: the Earth Dragon. It's not flashy, can't fly, and looks like a snake. Still, Drake senses a connection and names it Worm. The two form a bond and save the other dragons and their masters when they attempt to break the rules. In this first of the Dragon Masters series, vocabulary is accessible; sentences, paragraphs, and chapters are short; and dialogue moves the story along rapidly. Black-and-white sketch-type drawings add depth to the story and feelings to the characters (both children and dragons). Emergent readers will find happy success here. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews. - Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2015 Fall
Drake, son of an onion farmer, joins three other children at the castle to secretly train dragons (Rise). Next, the Dragon Masters must cure the sun dragon (Saving) and quest to reclaim a magic stone (Secret). These short chapter books are heavy on action and light on characterization and subtlety. The illustrated format will appeal to children unready for Harry Potter. [Review covers these Dragon Master titles: Rise of the Earth Dragon, Saving the Sun Dragon, and Secret of the Water Dragon.] - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2014 June #2
Drake has been selected by the king to serve as a Dragon Master, quite a change for an 8-year-old farmer boy.The dragons are a secret, and the reason King Roland has them is a mystery, but what is clear is that the Dragon Stone has identified Drake as one of the rare few children who have a special connection with dragons and the ability to serve as a trainer. Drake’s dragon is a long brown creature with, at first, no particular talents that Drake can identify. He calls the dragon Worm. It isn’t long before Drake begins to realize he has a very strong connection with Worm and can share what seem to be his dragon’s thoughts. After one of the other Dragon Masters decides to illicitly take the dragons outside, disaster strikes. The cave they are passing through collapses, blocking the passageway, and then Worm’s special talent becomes evident. The first of a new series of early chapter books, this entry is sure to attract fans. Brief chapters, large print, lots of action, attractive illustrations in every spread, including a maplike panorama, an enviable protagonist—who wouldn’t want to be a Dragon Master?—all combine to make an entertaining read.With plenty left to be resolved, the next entry will be eagerly sought after. (Fantasy. 7-10) Copyright Kirkus 2014 Kirkus/BPI Communications.All rights reserved. - Library Media Connection : Library Media Connection Reviews 2015 January/February
This first entry in a new series of early chapter books is promising, but tries to do too much. Eight-year-old Drake is spirited away from his family and delivered to a wizard at the king's castle where he learns that he is a Dragon Master. There are many twists and turns, but supporting details that a young reader needs are unfortunately omitted. Every page features wonderfully detailed pencil illustrations which help to support the text. The story has potential, and may appeal to primary grade students not ready for one of the big fantasy series. Leigh Russell King, School Librarian, Lincoln St. Elementary School, Northborough, Massachusetts [Editor's Note: Available in e-book format.] ADDITIONAL SELECTION Copyright 2012 Linworth Publishing, Inc. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2014 June
Gr 1â3âIn this heavily illustrated chapter book series for newly independent readers, eight-year-old Drake is chosen by the magical Dragon Stone to train dragons along with three other Dragon Masters-in-training. The four students must learn to connect with their dragons and discover their unique powers.
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