Doctor Witch uses her magic to heal animals. She receives an invitation to a ball, but she encounters multiple animals in need of help on her way there. She arrives at the ball in a mess, and the wizard in charge won't let her join the festivities. Will she find a way into the ball? Young people fond of fairy tales featuring princesses may like this tale, which focuses on the witch's healing talents, but also takes some detours to highlight her joy in dressing up for a fancy party. This story would make a great selection for students too advanced for most beginning readers but not yet ready for full chapter books. (Reading Level: 3.3)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 4/15/2011

ISBN-10: 0753459779

ISBN-13: 9780753459775

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Wiley and Grampa set off for the Monster Truck Spectacular on Halloween night. Dracula, who runs the show, chooses them to face The Mudsucker, the world's first vampire truck! Will Wiley and Grampa survive the show and live to have another adventure? Full of gross stuff, monster trucks, and cartoons, this is the ultimate read for anyone who loves funny books. Look for other books in the Wiley and Grampa's Creature Features series.

Similar books: Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey; Franny K. Stein series by Jim Benton

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 8/26/2010

ISBN-10: 0316059412

ISBN-13: 9780316059411

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In this follow up to Dragon Slippers, Creel continues on with her adventures. The Dragon Wars are over and Creel becomes bored with her life as a seamstress and proprietor of a successful dressmaking shop. When word comes that dragons are being enslaved in a neighboring country, Creel joins an expedition to investigate matters. Once they realize that the dragons are being readied for an invasion, events take a serious turn. But Creel is reunited with her favorite dragon Shardas and with Prince Luka, and proves her bravery yet again. Will they be able to set the dragons free before there is another war? If you enjoy this book, look for the follow up, Dragon Spear.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 8/13/2009

ISBN-10: 1599901102

ISBN-13: 9781599901107

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Read this amusing story of how Dragon spends his day. First Dragon wakes up groggy and when Dragon wakes up groggy, he does everything wrong. He reads an egg and fries the morning paper. Then he makes a mess doing his housework. He goes grocery shopping and buys more food than he can fit in his car. Will Dragon ever get it right? Also look for: A Friend for Dragon: Dragon's First Tale; Dragon's Merry Christmas: Dragon's Third Tale; Dragon's Fat Cat: Dragon's Fourth Tale

Similar books: A Friend for Dragon: Dragon's First Tale; Dragon's Merry Christmas: Dragon's Third Tale; Dragon's Fat Cat: Dragon's Fourth Tale

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 6/26/2009

ISBN-10: 0531059359

ISBN-13: 9780531059357

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Dragon keepers Jesse and Daisy are on a new adventure with their dragon, Emmy. Jesse can not believe his eyes when a magical Douglas fir and a quaking aspen appear at their home and ask for help to stop the destruction of the deep forest. When they sneak out to the woods they find the dragon slayer named St. George using heavy equipment to tear down the trees. They go back to their home and confront a neighbor with the fact that they know she is magic. They hope she will help them but she tells them to use the magical objects they already have. The magical tools lead them to a tunnel where they meet hobgoblins and dryads under St. George's spell. What is St. George up to and can they keep Emmy safe? This is book 2 in the Dragon Keepers series. The Dragon in the Sock Drawer is book 1.

Reviewed by: rn

Date read: 1/28/2010

ISBN-10: 0375855890

ISBN-13: 9780375855894

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