In a nutshell: ideas-rich fantasy adventure | ideal for book-loving youngsters |
Dragon’s Green is the kind of dazzling fantasy adventure that leads readers effortlessly back and forth between different worlds, throwing up mysteries and challenges for the protagonists at every turn. Scarlett Thomas is completely at ease with the format, holding the plot strands together with an elegant confidence and charm.
Effie Truelove is at the centre of a magical mystery involving her family, a secret world and an unpredictable, highly dangerous enemy. In the course of the adventure she dines with a dragon, learns more about her own magical abilities, and makes some good friends. Her story is just the kind of thing that many young readers love and it makes for an excellent bedtime reading with more than enough to intrigue adults too.
This is a book to recommend to readers of Cornelia Funke. ~ Andrea Reece
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IF YOU HAD SECRET MAGICAL POWERS, HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?After the Worldquake, Effie knows about magic - time in her grandfather's library has made sure of that. But there's still much she has to learn.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Dragon's Green and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Dragon's Green features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 11+ readers
Hardback, Ebook. £6.39. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
Dragon's Green was written by Scarlett Thomas and published by Canongate Books
£6.39. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..