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Gruffen [The Dragons of Wayward Crescent]
By d'Lacey, Chris
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-54516-815-1
- Publisher
- Orchard Scholastic
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2010
Gr 2-4 Lucy is a typical nine-year-old, and her mother, Liz, is a sculptor best known for her quirky ceramic dragons. Their household appears to be an average one, but when they are alone, something magical happens: their dragons come to life. They all have special abilities, and Lucy and Liz call upon their talents when they need help. Liz creates Gruffen to protect Lucy afte...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Early chapter book readers who are fascinated with dragons and mermaids and the like will flock to this new offering, the first installment of a promising series. Lucy Pennykettle, age nine, afraid of monsters, can't sleep. So her artist mother makes her a dragon—a guard dragon. Mrs. Pennykettle is famous for her clay dragon sculptures, but she sometimes (using clay and a few slivers from her anc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Lucy Pennykettle is afraid of monsters, so her artist mother makes her a guard dragon. D'Lacey creates a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
