Quentin Blake’s wonderfully airy and energetic illustrations perfectly match this quirky fantasy by that other master, Russell Hoban. A little boy called John accidentally finds a dragon beneath a manhole cover in a busy street. The passers-by take no notice of him, not even when he meets up with the dragon at an underground station.
They have a couple of fights – as agreed – and when John wins, Ace takes him flying. When Ace runs out of petrol, the two are stranded on a moon before John works out a way to get back home, using another of Ace’s special skills. Funny and offbeat, it’s a lovely story of friendship and independence. ~ Andrea Reece
From renowned picture book creators Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake, the story of Ace Dragon LTD. - who isn't so limited after all.
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From renowned picture book creators Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake, the story of Ace Dragon LTD. - who isn't so limited after all.When John notices a manhole cover with the words ACE DRAGON LTD. written across it, he can't help but investigate what lies beneath. And so begins an unusual friendship between a boy and a dragon named Ace, who wears two pairs of Wellington boots and loves skywriting with fire, flying stunts to the moon, and turning gold into straw.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Ace Dragon Ltd and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Ace Dragon Ltd features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Ace Dragon Ltd was written by Russell Hoban and published by Candlewick Press
Ace Dragon Ltd has 48 pages