Dragon Keepers #1: The Dragon in the Sock Drawer [Hardcover]

Kate Klimo (Author), John Shroades (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 22, 2008 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Dragon Keepers (Book 1)

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.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3–6—While looking for rocks with his cousin Daisy, Jesse finds a "thunder egg" that talks to him. Like the genie in the bottle, something says, "Let me out!" Thus begins the children's adventure. Jesse's parents are away on a mission trip, setting up a clinic in Tanzania. His aunt is off to Paris for an ad shoot, so Uncle Joe, Daisy, and Jesse have to deal with the rock/egg. After a dragon hatches, it needs to be fed-and finding out what to feed a dragon can be tough. What else? Google. Unfortunately, googling dragons, and even dragon food, results in millions of hits, so the cousins head to the library and find a listing for The Dragon Keeper's Guide. It's long out of print, but when they google the author's name, they are able to make contact with www.foundadragon.org and learn that dragons need calcium. The computer becomes interactive, and the cousins find the author talking to them, advising them of their new responsibilities and warning them to look out for Saint George. Illustrated with small black-and-white drawings to introduce each of the 11 chapters, this novel, with its unique and modern twists, is a great addition to the dragon genre for younger readers.—Debbie Whitbeck, West Ottawa Public Schools, Holland, MI
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Review

“The Dragon in the Sock Drawer is funny and wonderfully written—a tall tale adventure that will surely grab young readers.”
—Mary Pope Osborne, bestselling author of the Magic Tree House series

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (July 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375855874
• ISBN-13: 978-0375855870
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.8 x 8.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool! by E.L. From Annapolis, May 20, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Dragon Keepers #1: The Dragon in the Sock Drawer (Paperback)

If you like dragons you will like this book because this book is about a dragon that hides in a sock drawer. The Dragon in a Sock Drawer by Kate Klimo is a fantasy and the setting is day and night and on a high peek and in a house. Jessie and Daisy are very alert because they knew what was going on. One problem was this doctor came and took the dragon to his lab. They also had a problem finding what she would eat. The dragon, Emmy, is my favorite character because she hides in a sock drawer which was where the kids hid her.

The dragon reminded me of a kid in my class that is silly. My text-to-self connections is that my mom and I sometimes make a mess in the kitchen, just like Jessie and Daisy.

I like this book because it has a dragon who has to hide in a sock drawer. My favorite part is when they made a mess in the kitchen trying to find Emmy some food. My least favorite part was when the doctor took the dragon to his lab. Instead of a doctor I would have liked an animal shelter person to come to their door. I think boys and girls, ages 7-11 would enjoy this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, December 17, 2008

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TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dragon Keepers #1: The Dragon in the Sock Drawer (Hardcover)

This is the story of ten-year-old cousins Jesse and Daisy, who look every day for something magical to happen to them.

They find what they believe is a geode called a Thunder egg. The "Thunder egg," though, turns out to be a dragon egg - and thus begins the story of two young Dragon Keepers.

I thoroughly enjoyed THE DRAGON IN THE SOCK DRAWER from beginning to end. Jesse and Daisy learn as the days pass how to take care of their new charge. The story flowed very well and I can't wait to read more about the Dragon Keepers.

I think this story would be good for any child, although it is recommended for 9-12 year olds. I was very happy to see two characters this young stand up for themselves and their dragon.

I highly recommend this book, as it will capture the attention of kids and adults alike.

Reviewed by: Breia "The Brain" Brickey

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun story middle-grade fantasy readers will find compelling., September 7, 2008

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This review is from: Dragon Keepers #1: The Dragon in the Sock Drawer (Hardcover)

Ten-year-old cousins Jesse and Daisy have always dreamed of having a magical adventure, so when a thunder egg hatches and a baby dragon appears, the two kids are entranced. Soon they discover the task of being a Dragon Keeper is demanding - and they are charged with keeping Emmy safe from the villainous Saint George, who drinks dragon's blood. THE DRAGON IN THE SOCK DRAWER is a fun story middle-grade fantasy readers will find compelling.