The Dragonling by Jackie French Koller (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Dragonling by Jackie French Koller, Judith Mitchell A boy and a baby dragon forge an unlikely friendship in this first book in the fantastical Dragonling chapter book series!Darek cant wait for his first Dragonquest. Then he can be just like his older brother, Clep, the hero who brought down a Great Blue, the largest and fiercest dragon of all. Darek goes to admire the kill—and finds a dragonling peeking out of the giant dragons pouch. Scared but curious, he feeds the hungry baby and makes an unlikely friend. But to save the helpless Dragonling he must now venture into the fearsome Valley of the Dragons, risking his life to return his friend to his own fire-breathing kind. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Jackie French Koller has been a storyteller since the sixth grade, when she amused her friends by spinning tales on the playground. She has also edited a childrens newspaper, taught writing in public schools, and studied art. Ms. Koller lives in Groton, Massachusetts, with her husband. Excerpt from Book The Dragonling 1 DAREK AWOKE AT THE FIRST light of dawn. He sat up quickly and pushed his bed curtains aside. Through his window he could see the soft violet rays of the morning sun just touching the tips of the yellow mountains of Orr. His brother, Clep, was up there somewhere, probably breaking camp, getting ready for the days hunt. It wasnt fair, Darek thought. Why did he have to wait three more years before his first dragonquest? So what if Clep was twelve and he was only nine. He was nearly as tall and strong as Clep. Three more years! It seemed like forever. "Darek? Darek, are you up?" It was his mothers voice from the kitchen below. "Im coming," Darek called back. He got dressed and clattered down the stairs. His mother was bent over the hearth, spooning porridge into his bowl. Darek slid into his place at the table. "Do you think maybe the men will be home today?" he asked. His mothers brow wrinkled with worry as she served him his breakfast. "Who knows how long they will be gone?" she said. "Ten days? Twenty? A dragonquest ends when it ends." "I cant wait until its my turn," Darek said eagerly. "I will be the one to make the kill. I will win the claws to wear around my neck. I will be the Marksman, like Father." Dareks mother shook her head and turned back to the fire. "Why are you silent, Mother?" Darek asked. "Why dont you get excited about the dragonquest like everyone else?" "My brother was killed on his first dragon-quest," said Dareks mother quietly. "Many have been killed on the dragonquests," said Darek, "but they are heroes. You should be proud." Dareks mother sighed. "In the old days," she said, "when the dragons were plentiful, when they threatened the villages and raided the yukeI herds, that was the time for heroes. Now the dragons are few, and they keep to the mountains. Why should we send young boys into their midst?" "They are not boys," said Darek. "They are men, and they must face a dragon to prove it." "There are other ways to prove you are a man," said Dareks mother. "What are they, then?" asked Darek. "Doing your work with pride, caring for others, and thinking your own thoughts are good ways," said Dareks mother. "Bah," said Darek. "Anyone can do those things, but only a man can slay a dragon." There was a sudden, loud clanging, and Dareks mothers head jerked up. "The men return," she said. Darek and his mother ran to the village square. The hunting party was threading its way down through the mountain pass, pulling a great wagon. Upon it lay a hulking mound. "A Blue!" shouted Darek. "Its a Great Blue!" Great Blues were the largest and fiercest of all dragons. Darek could hardly contain his excitement as he raced to meet the party. But as he drew closer, his steps faltered. He could see that his father was leading a yuke, and slung over the yukes saddle was a small body, about the size of Cleps. Darek heard his mother cry out behind him. Other children jostled Darek as they rushed by. "Whats the matter? Hurry up! Get out of the way!" Darek swallowed hard and tried to ignore the great weight that had settled in his chest. If it was Clep, he must be brave. He must not shed a tear. He must be honored to have a hero for a brother. Details ISBN1534400613 Author Judith Mitchell Pages 80 Audience Age 7-10 Publisher Simon & Schuster Series The Dragonling Year 2018 Illustrator Judith Mitchell ISBN-10 1534400613 ISBN-13 9781534400610 Format Paperback Imprint Aladdin Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Language English Series Number 1 Publication Date 2018-07-03 NZ Release Date 2018-07-03 US Release Date 2018-07-03 UK Release Date 2018-07-03 Illustrations f-c gloss uv cvr w-no sfx; b-w illustrations throughout AU Release Date 2018-06-30 Edition Description Reissue Alternative 9781534400627 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137862486;

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