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A review by wrentheblurry
Thomas and the Dragon Queen by Shutta Crum
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!