Overview / 简介: |
Twelve-year-old Rick is new in town, and he1s bracing himself for a long, dull summer with only his cat, Fat Boy, to keep him company. But soon he makes friends with his next door neighbor, Natalie, and their lives are changed when a mysterious box arrives. Inside is a sharp-tongued, time-traveling, fire-breathing dragon named Madam Yang, who takes the two on an incredible adventure back in time.
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From Organization / 国外机构评价: |
| Grade 4-6-Eleven-year-old Rick narrates this humorous story of new beginnings in Arizona. When the furnace in their new house is not working, Rick points out a small label that says "Dragonwerks, Ltd. Lifetime Guarantee." His mom calls and the company agrees to send out a temporary replacement until the new models are available. What arrives in a crate is Madam Yang, a 500-year-old dragon. Rick and his new friend, Natalie, discover that Madam Yang has the ability to time travel and they have a few interesting visits to the past and one to the future. After she leaves, the children discover a gift from her, and a sequel seems probable. The writing is strongest when Rick is dealing with troubles in the present. The dialogue is fresh and the characters are likable, including the adults. The only real negative is the time-travel aspect, which seems forced; it is used to teach the kids lessons, and interrupts the developing relationships. A quick, fun read.
Karen K. Radtke, Milwaukee Public Library
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Foreign Customer Review / 国外客户评价: |
| There has never been a dragon like Madam Yang, and I can't believe there ever will be again. Such verve, such attitude, such sense of humor (even when she's overdosed on toasted marshmellows!) She has to be the most believable and likeable dragon in storytelling history.
There's more going on in this book, too. Rick, who has lost his dad, has to move from San Diego to Tucson, Arizona, and make a place for himself in the desert. This is a book that honors those tough transitions, and recognizes that a little bit of magic makes them easier. Bedtime reading or car trips, this is a don't-miss. Five Stars!
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About the Author / 作者介绍: |
| Award-winning author Jennifer J. Stewart is known for her seriously funny books for children. When Jennifer is not writing, or speaking at schools or at writing conferences, she volunteers with MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS, a non-profit organization which gives young children the chance to fall in love with books and reading.
Jennifer lives in Tucson with her physician husband. They have three daughters and far too many pets (sadly Hissy Fit, her Madagascar hissing cockroach has passed away). Visit Jennifer on the web at www.jenniferjstewart.com.
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