Thomas and the Dragon Queen Reading Level

• Home
• My Books

Open Preview

See a Problem?

We'd love your help. Allow us know what's wrong with this preview of Thomas and the Dragon Queen by Shutta Crum.

Thanks for telling us about the problem.

Friend Reviews

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign upwardly.

Reader Q&A

Community Reviews

 · 395 ratings  · 61 reviews

Start your review of Thomas and the Dragon Queen

May eighteen, 2021 Stephi rated it really liked it

This is a book that I vividly recall reading when I was younger, and I found it at the library so I decided to selection it up again. It's very beautiful and I love the illustrations. This is a book that I vividly remember reading when I was younger, and I constitute it at the library and then I decided to option it up again. Information technology'southward very cute and I love the illustrations. ...more

Aug 21, 2011 Charlyn rated information technology really liked it

Recommends information technology for: Grades 3 and up

When Sir Gerald arrives at Thomas' dwelling due to an accident, the knight recognizes the small-scale male child'south skills and asks that Thomas accompany him dorsum to the castle and become his page. Thomas is tiptop-challenged and he is often the target of jeers from the other boys in training, simply he progresses to get a squire. He finds a friend in Jonathan, a young boy who cares for the animals. The kingdom is at state of war and too soon Thomas finds himself accompanying Sir Gerald to the battlefield. Thomas' braver When Sir Gerald arrives at Thomas' home due to an accident, the knight recognizes the small boy'southward skills and asks that Thomas accompany him back to the castle and get his page. Thomas is height-challenged and he is oft the target of jeers from the other boys in preparation, but he progresses to become a squire. He finds a friend in Jonathan, a immature boy who cares for the animals. The kingdom is at war and likewise soon Thomas finds himself accompanying Sir Gerald to the battlefield. Thomas' bravery there is acknowledged, but he is overlooked when the other boys progress to knighthood and leave for the battleground.

Walking in the castle he overhears the King bemoaning the fact that his just daughter, Princess Eleanor, has been stolen by the dragon queen Bridgotha. Deprived of others to transport to her rescue, the Male monarch knights Thomas and sends him off on a quest to save Eleanor. Because all the horses accept gone to war, he rides off on Bartholomew, the donkey. He goes with only a bract he has received from Sir Gerald, a leather jerkin his male parent makes for him, a small supply of nutrient from his mother, and a small toy his sister leaves in his pack. The adventure that follows tries the small boy's skills and spirit in his quest to salve a princess from a dragon queen.

...more than

REVIEW
Are you looking for some adventure? Do you lot savor stories about knights and dragons? How about nosotros throw in some sea monsters and an unexpected hero? You lot'll get all of that and more in Thomas and the Dragon Queen.
This middle grade book tells the mannerly tale of Thomas, a tiny squire who does big things for his kingdom. Boys and girls akin will be fatigued to this story. Danger and battles for the boys – a kidnapped princess and a dragon queen for the girls. That'due south right – I said dragon QUEEN. REVIEW
Are you looking for some adventure? Do yous enjoy stories about knights and dragons? How about we throw in some sea monsters and an unexpected hero? You lot'll get all of that and more in Thomas and the Dragon Queen.
This middle grade book tells the charming tale of Thomas, a tiny squire who does big things for his kingdom. Boys and girls alike will exist drawn to this story. Danger and battles for the boys – a kidnapped princess and a dragon queen for the girls. That's right – I said dragon QUEEN.
Engaging drawings are sprinkled throughout the book and they add to the story. I got a adept motion picture of simply how small Thomas was compared to the other boys. This helped make his plight all the more real.
Most of all, though, this volume teaches an of import lesson. It does not matter how big or how small you are. What really matters is what is in your center. Cheers to Shutta Crum and The Teen Book Scene for sending this book for review.
RATING
4 Plot
4 Characters
4 Attending Grabbing
three Girlie Meter
iv Ending

xix TOTAL

4 STARS

...more

A mannerly little adventure.

A fully-developed unique fantasy appropriate for younger readers but not every bit immature as the font, cover and illustrations propose.

January 30, 2019 Deb Aronson rated it actually liked it

Thomas and the Dragon Queen, a lively middle-course novel, has knights, castles, mighty war horses, princesses and dragons. The reader starts out thinking they know what they are getting from a book with those ingredients, but Crum turns nearly every one of those characters and plot devices on their ears. So much fun!

Thomas is the eldest of nine children. His male parent is a leather-worker who one time went to the castle to train to be a knight. Merely, because he did not come up from a land-owning family, Tho

Thomas and the Dragon Queen, a lively middle-form novel, has knights, castles, mighty state of war horses, princesses and dragons. The reader starts out thinking they know what they are getting from a book with those ingredients, but Crum turns almost every one of those characters and plot devices on their ears. So much fun!

Thomas is the eldest of nine children. His father is a leather-worker who in one case went to the castle to train to be a knight. Simply, because he did not come from a land-owning family, Thomas's male parent was not allowed to become a knight. He returned home to have up the work of a saddle maker, get married and raise a family unit.

Thomas is kind and good natured toward his siblings. He not only helps look after them, he entertains them by acting out his Dad'due south stories of dauntless and noble knights and their adventures.
Thomas dreams of becoming a knight, but at the age of 12 he is the size of near 7-year-olds. In a world of border wars, battle swords and large, potent men, his size is a existent barrier to success; considering of his pocket-sized size, no armor will fit him, he cannot lift a regulation sword and he cannot mountain a state of war horse.

Thomas doesn't let his tiny size stop him. I won't give away the balance of the story, only he has some surprising adventures and finds out that he has enough of strengths and talents, despite his obvious challenges.

This story volition speak to any reader who has felt that their difference is making them the butt of someone'southward joke and getting in the way of what they want to do. One of the things I honey about Thomas is that he acknowledges his feelings of hurt and anger when his fellow squires make fun of him, simply he also makes a conscious conclusion to non let that stop him from doing what he knows needs doing.

Shutta Crum is an imaginative, fun-loving story teller and I hope she had as much fun writing this as I did reading it. Crum generally writes picture books, just she has another novel, Spitting Image, which is now on my reading list.

...more than

Jul 31, 2010 Kelsey rated it it was amazing

Thomas and the Dragon Queen was a delightful and heady middle grade novel that will bring smiles to the faces of any and all readers.

I rarely delve into the middle grade genre, mainly because there are so many bully YA books waiting to be devoured, but I am so glad I had the opportunity to read and review this one. Thomas was a brave and well developed primary character, and I loved reading well-nigh his dissimilar adventures. Offset of all his family unit, they were a well rounded and endearing group and

Thomas and the Dragon Queen was a delightful and exciting middle grade novel that will bring smiles to the faces of any and all readers.

I rarely delve into the centre class genre, mainly because there are so many cracking YA books waiting to be devoured, but I am so glad I had the opportunity to read and review this i. Thomas was a brave and well developed main graphic symbol, and I loved reading about his different adventures. Starting time of all his family, they were a well rounded and endearing group and I especially liked baby Isabel. His parents were both kind people and truly wanted the all-time for their family unit. They also encouraged Thomas to strive the highest he could even though he was and so small for his historic period.

All of the characters were likable, and the brave and kind hearted ever succeeded. Sir Gerald, Jon, Princess Eleanor... every graphic symbol stood out to me and played a keen part in the story. I particularly liked being able to feel the story with Thomas and the other characters because of the ambrosial black and white drawings scattered throughout the chapters. The pictures added a lot to the story and allow me picture the scenes even more vividly.

The plot was then original and exciting. Thomas faced a multifariousness of trials and triumphs (none that would truly affright immature readers, though) and he was then brave in the face up of danger. One of my favorite scenes was when he was rescuing a dolphin ensnared in a bit of netting forth the coast. He was determined and never gave upwardly. Readers will be cheering for Thomas as he faces a variety of challenges to accomplish the kidnapped Princess Eleanor and by the end yous will exist broken-hearted to meet how it volition all turn out.

An excellent take a chance story with a fabled main character and exciting plot twists, Thomas and the Dragon Queen is definitely one of my favorite middle grade novels. I can't wait to recommend it to all the younger children I know!

Overall: 4.v out of 5 stars

...more

Sep xx, 2010 Ms.Gaye rated it liked it

Thomas is small for his historic period. Although he'southward 12 years old, people often think he is younger than that. They certainly don't think he has the skills to be a knight! Thomas is eager at first to testify his abilities, but after a while Thomas begins to incertitude himself - he tin't manage the heavy sword of a knight and he is too short to ride a horse.
He doesn't giveup though and ane twenty-four hour period he finds himself in the presence of the Male monarch. It turns out the King needs Thomas to serve as a knight...and not for whatever o Thomas is small for his age. Although he'southward 12 years sometime, people oft call up he is younger than that. They certainly don't call up he has the skills to be a knight! Thomas is eager at first to prove his abilities, but after a while Thomas begins to dubiety himself - he tin can't manage the heavy sword of a knight and he is too short to ride a horse.
He doesn't giveup though and one day he finds himself in the presence of the Male monarch. It turns out the King needs Thomas to serve every bit a knight...and not for any ordinary duty. Thomas must rescue the princess from the Dragon Queen and he must travel on a donkey to do and so! With every challenge he faces, Thomas makes a determination and continues on to fulfill his destiny.
Thomas and the Dragon Queen by Shutta Crum is a good first fantasy novel for elementary readers. It's a tale with dragons and knights and action, yet it's not total of blood and gore and evil. With the likable character ofThomas and the surprise catastrophe, information technology isn't your usual "male child meets dragon" tale; information technology'due south a fresh new story for younger chapter book readers. ...more than

Feb 06, 2011 Patrice Sartor rated it actually liked it

I initially discovered this book on i of those lists of 'best child books for 2010' or something similar. I put it as one of the options for me to read to the boys', and it was quickly selected. We all liked it, and I have since noticed Trevor interim out some of the dragon interactions that we read. It was a very beautiful tale--you lot tin't help but beloved Thomas. He'south curt for his historic period, kind, brave, fearless and honest. An accommodating super prissy boy.

Thomas goes through many trials and tribulations on his

I initially discovered this volume on i of those lists of 'all-time child books for 2010' or something similar. I put it as one of the options for me to read to the boys', and it was quickly selected. Nosotros all liked information technology, and I have since noticed Trevor acting out some of the dragon interactions that we read. It was a very beautiful tale--you can't assistance but love Thomas. He's short for his age, kind, brave, fearless and honest. An all-around super squeamish boy.

Thomas goes through many trials and tribulations on his path from bodyguard to his many siblings to knight sent out to face up the Dragon Queen. What he discovers when he finally reaches the Dragon Queen'southward isle was a highlight of the book for me (and the boys strongly enjoyed it likewise). The only negative I found was its predictability. The boys' were proclaiming what would happen next or making plot guesses throughout the championship, and they were correct each time. That shouldn't accept away from the enjoyment factor, though. Recommended!

...more than

Aug 06, 2013 Kelli rated it really liked it

What a great story, with a wonderful unlikely hero, a princess that defies the stereotype and though the quest is the stuff of astonishing adventures, the hero feels very existent emotions rather than the author romanticizing some very difficult situations. Slap-up for modest children (even my 3 year old sabbatum through this story, read over the course of a week and a one-half at bedtime). My Five yr erstwhile daughter loved it, and though information technology was filled with mythical creatures and fairy tale happenings (dragons an What a nifty story, with a wonderful unlikely hero, a princess that defies the stereotype and though the quest is the stuff of astonishing adventures, the hero feels very real emotions rather than the author romanticizing some very hard situations. Great for modest children (even my three year old sat through this story, read over the course of a week and a half at bedtime). My Five yr quondam daughter loved it, and though information technology was filled with mythical creatures and fairy tale happenings (dragons and the many-headed beast)it somehow feels very real. And for in one case reading a childrens book out loud to my children, wasn't dull for me! I really wanted to read alee after they fell asleep, simply to find out what happens! And you've got to love how Crum writes the dragon queen and the singular, unique fashion she resolves the whole mess. ...more

Reading this to my 7YO at bedtime I thought I was hilarious and chosen information technology Thomas and the Elevate Queen until the chat about lifestyle choices was spurred by the inevitable question of "what is a elevate queen?" The child will never look at elevate queens or dragons the aforementioned again. Merely hopefully he is at present more than worldly and accepting in his views of others. Who knew reading could open and then many doors for conversation? Ok, nosotros all knew mommy's sense of humor would. So is the next step in his education a t Reading this to my 7YO at bedtime I thought I was hilarious and chosen it Thomas and the Drag Queen until the conversation about lifestyle choices was spurred past the inevitable question of "what is a drag queen?" The child will never look at drag queens or dragons the aforementioned again. But hopefully he is now more than worldly and accepting in his views of others. Who knew reading could open so many doors for conversation? Ok, we all knew mommy's sense of humor would. And then is the next step in his education a trip to Hamburger Mary's?

The story was beautiful, fun and easy to read and had all the right "messages" in it about beingness kind, misunderstood, and that the little guy can exercise it all - brains instead of brawn. We enjoyed information technology.

...more than

Jul 21, 2014 Deborah rated it liked information technology

Thomas is the oldest of several brothers and sisters. He is also pretty small for his age. He loves to hear his male parent tell stories of knight schoolhouse, although his begetter never finished. At present the kingdom is at war and Sir Phillip, a knight, is passing through. He stops at Thomas' home and Thomas is more than happy to become his page. Thomas takes the steps to get a knight, and when the princess is stolen by the dragon queen, the king knights him because he is one of the few squires non at the b Thomas is the oldest of several brothers and sisters. He is also pretty small for his age. He loves to hear his male parent tell stories of knight school, although his father never finished. Now the kingdom is at war and Sir Phillip, a knight, is passing through. He stops at Thomas' domicile and Thomas is more than happy to become his folio. Thomas takes the steps to become a knight, and when the princess is stolen past the dragon queen, the king knights him because he is i of the few squires not at the battle front. Thomas, clad in a leather jerkin, riding a donkey, and wielding a mysterious sword, sets out to rescue the princess. Thomas is such a sweetness grapheme that I wanted to read more than despite the slow stride of the plot.

3rd - 4th grade.

...more than

Jan 17, 2016 Cathy rated information technology it was amazing

This was well-written, and had a surprise catastrophe. My 6th grader loved the story because despite Thomas being small for his age, he was still able to ignore ridicule and attain groovy things. His knight, Sir Gerald, said, "It is only by the thinnest thread that we make our homes in relative peace with our neighbors. To do this takes skill in all areas of training, and wisdom to know and practise ane's duty despite laughter or hurting. Here, you railroad train for the kingdom, not for yourself! Never forget that This was well-written, and had a surprise catastrophe. My sixth grader loved the story because despite Thomas existence small for his historic period, he was still able to ignore ridicule and accomplish great things. His knight, Sir Gerald, said, "Information technology is only by the thinnest thread that we brand our homes in relative peace with our neighbors. To practice this takes skill in all areas of training, and wisdom to know and practice one'south duty despite laughter or hurting. Here, you train for the kingdom, non for yourself! Never forget that!... Remember this - anger has its purpose, but never let information technology proceed you from doing what you must." Good advice, equally is Thomas'south own personal admission, "At that place are some things nigh oneself that must simply be accepted and worked around." ...more

October 05, 2011 Elizabeth South rated information technology really liked it

What a nice little book! While the general plot and moral seems rather same-old-same-onetime (namely size-doesn't-matter and just-because-you-don't-take-showy-talents-doesn't-hateful-you-don't-have-gifts), the story has a fresh experience to it that keeps information technology alive. I like the earth-building--not likewise complex for a eye-grade fantasy, and nonetheless with interesting and creative detail.

The pictures, in my stance, did not lucifer the volume. Personally, I would take preferred some rich, realistic art that would have g

What a nice little book! While the general plot and moral seems rather same-onetime-same-old (namely size-doesn't-matter and simply-because-you-don't-have-showy-talents-doesn't-mean-y'all-don't-accept-gifts), the story has a fresh feel to it that keeps information technology alive. I similar the world-edifice--not as well complex for a middle-course fantasy, and however with interesting and creative item.

The pictures, in my opinion, did non lucifer the book. Personally, I would take preferred some rich, realistic art that would have given the story withal more than depth. I concluded up trying to ignore the cartoony pictures because they lightened the mood to the point of inanity, which the story did not deserve.

...more

Sep 17, 2012 Lissa Davies rated it actually liked it

Thomas fits the usual requirements for a fantasy hero; he'southward tiny, inexperienced in the art of fighting, and can't even concord a sword. He's besides only 12, however, all of the real knights are off fighting the enemy and there's no one else bachelor to go and relieve the princess from the dragon queen. Then Thomas sets off, doubting himself all the mode (pun intended). After many trials and adventures, Thomas finds the dragon's lair, and discovers that none of the many things he has learned on his journeying Thomas fits the usual requirements for a fantasy hero; he's tiny, inexperienced in the art of fighting, and tin't fifty-fifty concur a sword. He's likewise only 12, all the same, all of the real knights are off fighting the enemy and there'due south no one else available to go and save the princess from the dragon queen. So Thomas sets off, doubting himself all the way (pun intended). Afterward many trials and adventures, Thomas finds the dragon's lair, and discovers that none of the many things he has learned on his journey will assistance him at present.

A refreshing accept on the spindly-kid-turns-hero-and-saves-the-world. A neat improver for young chapter book readers who are looking to move to a longer volume. Grades 3-5

...more than

Oct 12, 2016 Bethany rated it really liked information technology

Read for 5420 class

A good jFic for introducing unproblematic-aged readers to the wonderful world of knights, jousting, and courtiers that awaits them at a higher reading level. Thomas and the Dragon Queen surprises readers (even cynical 20-somethings who don't like to read at such a low lexile level) and has its moments of feminism in a setting that is brain-clobberingly patriarchal and sexist. Thomas, equally a character, is a good mix of gender-conforming and non-conforming: he wants to be a brave and

Read for 5420 class

A good jFic for introducing elementary-aged readers to the wonderful earth of knights, jousting, and courtiers that awaits them at a higher reading level. Thomas and the Dragon Queen surprises readers (even contemptuous xx-somethings who don't like to read at such a low lexile level) and has its moments of feminism in a setting that is brain-clobberingly patriarchal and sexist. Thomas, equally a character, is a practiced mix of gender-conforming and non-conforming: he wants to be a dauntless and courageous knight, simply he's actually good with animals and taking intendance of his fiddling brothers and sisters.

...more than

I retrieve I should requite this iii ane/2 stars. I like information technology a lot for those 2nd-4th graders who want fantasy and are by CATWINGS merely not ready for Lloyd Alexander. The story is very straightforward, and the type is large with lots of white infinite. The writing is very direct but the details are good, the hero an endearing ane and the story ends happily. The cover put me off for several weeks, and I don't think the tone of the art matches the tone of the story, but I know this one, with some hand-selling, I think I should give this 3 1/two stars. I similar information technology a lot for those 2nd-quaternary graders who want fantasy and are past CATWINGS but non set for Lloyd Alexander. The story is very straightforward, and the type is large with lots of white space. The writing is very directly simply the details are good, the hero an endearing 1 and the story ends happily. The cover put me off for several weeks, and I don't think the tone of the art matches the tone of the story, just I know this one, with some hand-selling, will please a lot of kids. -Maeve ...more

Apr 18, 2012 Pam rated it really liked it

What a delightful book! This is a great book for young boys who are just into chapter books and are looking for an adventurous story that will pull them along. Thomas, the son of a leatherworker, is chosen by Knight Gerald to be his squire and afterward is promoted when he goes off to salve Princess Eleanor from the Dragon. This is a slap-up book for boys who similar take a chance and their parents who would like to minimize their exposure to unnecessary violence. Cheers to Shutta Crum for a cracking work What a delightful book! This is a slap-up book for immature boys who are merely into affiliate books and are looking for an adventurous story that will pull them along. Thomas, the son of a leatherworker, is chosen by Knight Gerald to be his squire and afterward is promoted when he goes off to save Princess Eleanor from the Dragon. This is a not bad book for boys who like hazard and their parents who would like to minimize their exposure to unnecessary violence. Thank you to Shutta Crum for a keen work. ...more

Oct fifteen, 2013 Debbie Tanner rated it really liked it

This fairy tale takes a long fourth dimension to get interesting but one time it does, information technology's actually slap-up. Thomas is the oldest son in a very big family. He's likewise smaller than most kids his age so people assume he'due south younger than he is. He'south really good at helping out in his family but would like to be a knight. So one mean solar day, a knight stumbles into their neighborhood, Thomas jumps at the take chances to go and serve the king. When the princess gets stolen by the dragon queen, information technology seems unlikely that someone as small-scale as T This fairy tale takes a long time to become interesting only once it does, it'due south really great. Thomas is the oldest son in a very big family unit. He's besides smaller than about kids his historic period so people assume he's younger than he is. He's actually skilful at helping out in his family but would like to be a knight. And then one day, a knight stumbles into their neighborhood, Thomas jumps at the chance to get and serve the male monarch. When the princess gets stolen by the dragon queen, it seems unlikely that someone as small as Thomas could help, but off he goes to try! ...more

May ten, 2015 J. rated it really liked it

A good book for about 2nd-5th grade boys but the illustrations made it seem more childish than it actually was. Looking at the pictures made me await something that I could read to my preschool age son. Instead I'll have to look a few years for this 1. I have a feeling they might be missing a chunk of their intended audience because of the illustrations. Not that the illustrations weren't skillful- they merely didn't match the tone of the story. It really distracted me quite often as I was readin A good volume for about second-5th grade boys just the illustrations fabricated it seem more childish than it actually was. Looking at the pictures made me expect something that I could read to my preschool historic period son. Instead I'll have to wait a few years for this i. I have a feeling they might be missing a chunk of their intended audience because of the illustrations. Not that the illustrations weren't expert- they simply didn't match the tone of the story. It actually distracted me quite ofttimes as I was reading. ...more than

Thomas is the oldest boy in the family but very small-scale for his age. His way with horses captures the observe of 1 of the male monarch'southward knights and he takes Thomas to be his squire at the castle. Fighting at the border consumes near of the king'due south resources and men, and when the king discovers the princess has been kidnapped by a dragon, he sends small Thomas out to rescue her. The theme of small stature not being a limitation isn't addressed well-nigh as satisfactorily as in "Rowan of Rin," but young reade Thomas is the oldest boy in the family only very modest for his historic period. His style with horses captures the observe of 1 of the male monarch's knights and he takes Thomas to exist his squire at the castle. Fighting at the border consumes most of the king's resources and men, and when the king discovers the princess has been kidnapped by a dragon, he sends small Thomas out to rescue her. The theme of modest stature not being a limitation isn't addressed nearly as satisfactorily every bit in "Rowan of Rin," but young readers will likely enjoy this medieval fantasy of right over might. ...more than

Aug 29, 2010 Karen Arendt rated it actually liked information technology

Information technology took me a while to become into this story- until Thomas really goes on his quest for the dragon. I enjoyed how Thomas consistently stood up for himself, despite others thinking he would neglect. I besides like the interaction with the dragon a lot. While a first or second grader would not be able to tackle this story on their own, I think the story would appeal to that grade level the most. This story would work well as a compare dissimilarity with My Father's Dragon. It took me a while to get into this story- until Thomas actually goes on his quest for the dragon. I enjoyed how Thomas consistently stood up for himself, despite others thinking he would neglect. I also like the interaction with the dragon a lot. While a offset or second grader would non be able to tackle this story on their ain, I think the story would appeal to that grade level the near. This story would work well as a compare contrast with My Father's Dragon. ...more than

Jun 19, 2012 Lacey rated it actually liked information technology

What a cracking volume! Existence small-scale in stature myself I specially enjoyed the lesson that it doesn't matter how big you lot are, but what y'all do and how you do information technology! Thomas is a great character and teaches kids many swell lessons while on his quest to save the princess. Love books like this that are simply enjoyable to read! I will definitely exist looking to see if at that place are other books by this author and my kids volition absolutely be reading this volume! What a great volume! Being small in stature myself I especially enjoyed the lesson that it doesn't thing how big you lot are, but what y'all do and how yous do it! Thomas is a great character and teaches kids many slap-up lessons while on his quest to relieve the princess. Love books like this that are simply enjoyable to read! I volition definitely exist looking to come across if there are other books past this writer and my kids will absolutely be reading this book! ...more

After reading a quick summary of the volume I assumed it would be sort of a tale based off of archetype characters such as don quixote which in some ways it was. They story was extremely predictable and I did not observe the writing way enjoyable. I skimmed most pages since the unnecessary pictures in the volume give away the entire story. In that location was never a betoken where I couldn't wait to read more, it was a continual land of wanting to get to the always predictable ending and check it off my list. Afterwards reading a quick summary of the book I assumed it would be sort of a tale based off of classic characters such as don quixote which in some ways it was. They story was extremely anticipated and I did non find the writing mode enjoyable. I skimmed nigh pages since the unnecessary pictures in the book give away the unabridged story. There was never a point where I couldn't expect to read more, it was a continual country of wanting to get to the ever anticipated ending and cheque it off my list. ...more

This current Sunshine state book is my favorite for the summer so far. I recollect it would be appropriate for a tertiary or fourth grader. Information technology was a very sweetness story almost a small boy who becomes a knight because of his bravery. He sets out to rescue the king'due south daughter who has been kidnapped past a dragon. When he finds the princess and the dragons, he realizes they are not what he expected. I remember any child would like this story. This electric current Sunshine state volume is my favorite for the summer so far. I think information technology would exist advisable for a third or 4th grader. It was a very sweet story nigh a small boy who becomes a knight because of his bravery. He sets out to rescue the king'southward daughter who has been kidnapped by a dragon. When he finds the princess and the dragons, he realizes they are not what he expected. I recollect whatever kid would like this story. ...more

Oct 03, 2010 Kathy rated it it was amazing

2-quaternary grade. A great adventure as young Thomas is pressed into a quest to rescue a princess, riding a donkey and wearing a cork-lined belong instead of armor. Boys will like the desperate fight against the bog monster, while grownups will like the ending, where Thomas shows his bravery by talking and understanding to provide the solution rather than blood and gore.

December 06, 2010 Patrick rated it information technology was astonishing

I read parts of this book to my son and then, as he finished information technology on his own, I decided to reread it on my ain. A very nice read, really enjoyed it. Some prissy basic illustrations, very unproblematic, added to the story. A small boy comes of age and shows that it's not the size of the male child that'south of import but the size of his middle. I read parts of this book to my son so, as he finished it on his own, I decided to reread it on my own. A very nice read, really enjoyed it. Some squeamish basic illustrations, very elementary, added to the story. A small boy comes of historic period and shows that information technology'south not the size of the male child that's important but the size of his heart. ...more

Apr 10, 2011 Tracy Hubbard rated it it was astonishing

A good fantasy for the younger readers. I similar the title character (he helps out with his brothers and sisters!) and the writing way (looks similar a long chapter book, simply expert writing makes the story fun and piece of cake to read). Thomas is from a large family and given an opportunity to train with a local knight, of course he goes to the castle and comes upon all kinds of good adventures.

Splendid first risk book for new chapter volume readers. The illustrations belie the excellent character development and surprising plot. Information technology is long. I read it aloud to my 3rd grader and she read several capacity on her ain every bit a outcome of non wanting to wait for me. Thomas, the undersized main character, turns out to embody all the all-time qualities of a knight.

This review has been hidden considering it contains spoilers. To view it, click hither. Nifty fantasy story well-nigh how all the things we think matter, end upward not being as of import as beingness ourselves. Thomas is small for his historic period, but his heart and spirit keep him going as he becomes the Princess's champion and accomplishes single-handed what no other night could practice: subdue the queen of the dragons! Another Sunshine Country volume totally worth the read. AH Slap-up fantasy story about how all the things we think matter, cease up not being as important equally existence ourselves. Thomas is small for his age, but his center and spirit keep him going every bit he becomes the Princess's champion and accomplishes single-handed what no other dark could exercise: subdue the queen of the dragons! Another Sunshine State book totally worth the read. AH ...more

Shutta Crum, an honour-winning writer of books for children and verse for adults, is a storyteller and a retired youth librarian who was awarded the Mich. Library Assoc. Laurels of Merit every bit youth librarian of the year (2002). She is also an educator who taught writing at the high school and college level, and to tertiary-graders under the auspices of the Mich. Quango for the Arts. Currently her presen Shutta Crum, an award-winning author of books for children and poetry for adults, is a storyteller and a retired youth librarian who was awarded the Mich. Library Assoc. Accolade of Merit as youth librarian of the year (2002). She is too an educator who taught writing at the high school and college level, and to third-graders nether the auspices of the Mich. Quango for the Arts. Currently her presentations include author talks and workshops for writers, teachers, and librarians. The author of 10 moving-picture show books and 2 novels, every bit well equally two forthcoming books, she was honored by being invited to read at the 2005 White House Easter Egg Roll. In 2010 Shutta was chosen to bout and present to children at American military schools throughout Japan. ...more

News & Interviews

March is Women's History Month, dedicated to the study, observance, and commemoration of the vital role of women in American history.   Some...

Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you lot in to your Goodreads account.

mccarthyowery1942.blogspot.com

Source: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/7793985

Share this post