The dragon in the sock drawer

by Kate Klimo

Other authorsJohn Shroades (Illustrator)

Paper Book, 2008

Status

Available

Call number

[Fic]

Series

Dragon Keepers (#1)

Genres

Fiction

Publication

New York : Random House Childrens Books, c2008.

Description

Fantasy. Juvenile Fiction. HTML: For Magic Tree House readers who are ready for something longer, the Dragon Keepers series has the perfect length and reading level, along with the fast-paced writing, adventure, and sense of teamwork that kids love to read. TEN-YEAR-OLD COUSINS Jesse and Daisy have always wanted something magical to happen to them. So it's a wish come true when Jesse's newly found thunder egg hatches, and a helpless, tiny but very loud baby dragon pops out. Soon the two kids are at the dragon's beck-and-call, trying to figure out what to feed her. An Internet search leads them to the library, which leads them back to the Internet, where they find a very strange Web site called "foundadragon.org." It is here that the cousins discover that the dragon's hatching has designated them "Dragon Keepers" and that not only do they have to feed her, but they have to keep her safe from the villainous Saint George who has kept himself alive over centuries by drinking dragons' blood. From the Hardcover edition..… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member islama

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.

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LibraryThing member Brandon.Bsto6922

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.

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LibraryThing member erineell

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

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LibraryThing member KimJD

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.

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LibraryThing member Xleptodactylous

I enjoy children's books almost as much as their intended audience, but perhaps I am being too harsh, but I didn't find this book particularly interesting. Written fairly well with a strong opening, but still I found that it spoke down to the reader, as opposed to speaking to them.

LibraryThing member jjmcgaffey

Cute kid's story, with an interesting premise (a dragon hatches from an apparent geode, and is hunted by a mysterious man and protected only by two children) but not enough depth to it to catch me. The kids were rather too simplistic; Emmy was conveniently ignorant, and the website was conveniently

silent, over and over. Lots of unanswered questions - from the "garden gnome" to the "magical", and apparently ancient, ball; what St. George will actually do, since he's currently stymied; what will happen when "Fluffy" gets to be the size of a car, in a few months; and what the guy with the website is actually up to (besides doing unexplained magic with computers). It's clearly the first of a series, but I have no interest in finding any of the others. It might be more interesting to young children, but I think even 10-year-olds (the age of the protagonists) would find it shallow and childish.

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