Dragon Keepers #1: The Dragon in the Sock Drawer

10-year-old Jesse is staying with his cousin Daisy while his parents are out of the country. When what he thought was a geode hatches a dragon, he and Daisy are swept up in an adventure as they attempt to care for Emmy, the hatchling, and protect her from the evil Dr. St. George. It takes all their wits to rescue Emmy from his evil clutches, and the story ends with the promise of more adventures in a sequel. Fun, light-hearted fantasy for third and fourth graders, although older readers will want a little more substance and suspense. ( )

This is a cute middle grade or upper elementary fantasy about two cousins who find a dragon in a geode. Jesse and Daisy are best friends and both are believers in magic. They have created their own magical museum in an abandoned barn that has become their playhouse. Daisy's dad is a geologist. On one trip with him, Jesse finds a geode that his uncle calls a thunder egg. What he doesn't mention right away is that the egg talks to him. After Uncle Joe is unsuccessful at cutting open the geode, Jesse stores it in his sock drawer.

In just a little while the egg hatches and Jesse and Daisy are first met with the challenge of finding something the dragon they name Emerald but call Emmy can eat. I think kids will enjoy the one-sided food fight as the kids try to find something Emmy likes when she decides to spit out what she doesn't. Being modern kids they go to the internet and Google to learn more about the dragon. They find a website and get some tips at www.foundadragon.org.

But there is a villain in the story too. Professor St. George, pronounced Sin George, is on the hunt for a dragon. He plans to raise it and drink its blood. The kids need to be creative to keep Emmy away from the evil scientist.

This was a fun story that will appeal to middle grade and younger fantasy lovers. I recommend it. ( )

this story is about how two cousins called Jesse and Daisy that find an egg. They think it is a thunder egg, but they soon find out that it is a speaical egg when a dragon comes out after a day or two of it talking to jesse.When the egg hatches they call the young dragon Emerald becouse she is as green as an emerald and for some reason like socks very much. She quickly grows. Now, they have a problem. A bad man called St George wants to slay Emerald for the good of the people or so they think. They soon have to do every thing they can to protect her form this evil person that will stop at nothing to kill her. ( )

Cousins Jesse and Daisy dream of being in their own fantasy adventure, like the stories they read. But when Jesse discovers a talking geode, it places him and his cousin in the middle of their own fantasy adventure... one that is far more dangerous than ever imagined. When the geode opens, out pops a baby talking dragon that exposes even more magical elements. From an interactive professor on the internet to the centuries old dragon slayer, the two ten year-old kids quickly learn that it is not only their responsibility to care for their dragon, but they most protect her too. The Dragon in the Sock Drawer quickly pins good verses evil and gets readers rooting for Emerald, the dragon. Kate Klimo's creative and silly writing blurs reality with fantasy. The quick dialogue and animated characters will make readers' imaginations run wild. The themes of responsibility, loyalty and bravery appear throughout the book. Although the story takes place in a remote area called Goldmine City, readers will find similar amenities (e.g., library, college, etc.) in their own communities. This is a great read aloud and a good book for those who like dragons, magic and the idea of saving the world.

Age Appropriate: 8 to 11 years-old ( )

This story is full of adventure and magic. It is about how two cousins called Jesse and Daisy that find an egg. They think it is a thunder egg, but they soon find out that it is a dragon egg.When the egg hatches they call the young dragon Emerald. She quickly grows. Now, they have a problem. A bad man called Dr St George wants to slay Emerald and drink her blood. They soon have to do every thing they can to protect her.

I loved this book it was fantastic on every page. I think all children would love it.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and fantasy. ( )