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wrentheblurry's review against another edition
4.0
I initially discovered this book on one of those lists of 'best kid 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 acting out some of the dragon interactions that we read. It was a very cute tale--you can't help but love Thomas. He's short for his age, kind, brave, fearless and honest. An all-around super nice boy.
Thomas goes through many trials and tribulations on his path from babysitter to his many siblings to knight sent out to confront the Dragon Queen. What he discovers when he finally reaches the Dragon Queen's isle was a highlight of the book for me (and the boys strongly enjoyed it too). The only negative I found was its predictability. The boys' were proclaiming what would happen next or making plot guesses throughout the title, and they were correct each time. That shouldn't take away from the enjoyment factor, though. Recommended!
Thomas goes through many trials and tribulations on his path from babysitter to his many siblings to knight sent out to confront the Dragon Queen. What he discovers when he finally reaches the Dragon Queen's isle was a highlight of the book for me (and the boys strongly enjoyed it too). The only negative I found was its predictability. The boys' were proclaiming what would happen next or making plot guesses throughout the title, and they were correct each time. That shouldn't take away from the enjoyment factor, though. Recommended!
bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
3.0
Thomas is the oldest of several brothers and sisters. He is also pretty small for his age. He loves to hear his father 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' home and Thomas is more than happy to become his page. Thomas takes the steps to become a knight, and when the princess is stolen by the dragon queen, the king knights him because he is one 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 sweet character that I wanted to read more despite the slow pace of the plot.
3rd - 4th grade.
3rd - 4th grade.
emmaleighkr's review against another edition
2.0
After 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 predictable and I did not find the writing style enjoyable. I skimmed most pages since the unnecessary pictures in the book give away the entire story. There was never a point where I couldn't wait to read more, it was a continual state of wanting to get to the ever predictable ending and check it off my list.
bdietrich's review
4.0
Read for 5420 class
A good jFic for introducing elementary-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, as a character, is a good mix of gender-conforming and non-conforming: he wants to be a brave and courageous knight, but he's really good with animals and taking care of his little brothers and sisters.
A good jFic for introducing elementary-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, as a character, is a good mix of gender-conforming and non-conforming: he wants to be a brave and courageous knight, but he's really good with animals and taking care of his little brothers and sisters.
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