Ages 6+1-min guideFantasyAdventureFriendship
Rise of the Earth Dragon
by Tracey West
Good fitA good fit for most kids 6 and up. Short chapters, big action, and pictures on every page. There are a few tense moments, but no one gets hurt.
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What it’s about
Drake, an eight-year-old who digs onions on his family’s farm, is taken to King Roland’s castle. The magic Dragon Stone has chosen him to be a Dragon Master. But his dragon, a brown Earth Dragon he names Worm, can’t fly and shows no powers.
The ending
What might come up
Scary momentsA littleA dragon’s fireball just misses Drake. Later a tunnel caves in and traps the kids.
Family stressA littleA king’s soldier suddenly takes Drake away from his family’s farm to the castle.
Unkind behaviorA littleRori is bossy and teases Drake about his plain-looking dragon.
Rule-breakingA littleThe kids sneak their dragons out at night, and it goes badly.
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
Every reader gets to imagine having a dragon, and Worm’s hidden power is a great surprise.
Free printable quiz
- 1What did Drake’s family grow on their farm?
- 2What does Drake name his dragon?
- 3What magic thing chooses the Dragon Masters?
- 4What is the name of Rori’s fire dragon?
