Different Dragons (Young Puffin) [Paperback]

Jean Little (Author), Laura Fernandez (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Young Puffin

Timid Ben learns how to deal with his fears when he spends the weekend with Aunt Rose and meets a big Labrador retriever named Gully.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6 A sincere, charming story of a child overcoming fears. On his first stay away from home without his family, timid Ben faces many challenges: Aunt Rose, whom his brother said was mean; sleeping alone; the bossy girl next door; a thunderstorm; but most of alla big dog. His aunt had planned Gully as a surprise and later for a birthday present, but Ben is terrified of the dog until a thunderstorm brings them quivering together under the same bed. During that weekend, Ben proves that he can be brave when he and Hana become trapped in the attic until Gully brings his aunt to their rescue. The simple plot is realistically portrayed with genuine children's emotions and reactions. The message that everyone has dragons to fight is evident as a natural element of Ben's dilemma, with the expected resolution of boy and dog becoming friends. Julie Cummins, Monroe County Lib . System, Rochester, N.Y.
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A sincere, charming story . . . (School Library Journal) --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (October 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140319980
• ISBN-13: 978-0140319989
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,296,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for kids to read, October 6, 2008

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This review is from: Different Dragons (Mass Market Paperback)

I originally read this book as a kid and really enjoyed it. As a grown up, I found myself having to reread books in college. The story is good for young kids who find themselves in new situations and are afraid to try new things. Overall this book is a great read for kids and adults.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, December 7, 2000

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Lauren (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Different Dragons (Young Puffin) (Paperback)

Different Dragons by Jean Little was a very good book. This easy read was about a boy named Ben who has to visit his Aunt Rose for a while. Ben is afraid of a lot of things, people, new places and dogs. Ben really hates dogs. Aunt Rose surpises Ben with a big dog. Ben is very scared of the nice dog. I won't tell you the ending. The only thing I didn't like about this book was that at some points it could get boring and it wasn't a very original story.