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jenlin18's review
4.0
After reading 10 of these books with my four year old, I figure this probably deserves at least some recognition on my Goodreads. My son is obsessed with these books. It has been his introduction to all things dragons and fantasy. His day-to-day play has changed and I love how much he gets out of the story even at such a young age. It’s been a great first chapter book experience. I love reading them with him!
dragonfly00's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
artist_lace's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
asheelee's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
librarianinperiwinkle's review
4.0
Five stars for kids, 3 stars for adults, for an average of 4 stars.
My children LOVE these books, and they are very fast-paced and exciting (even to me). I have a hard time not commenting on some logical fallacies & oversimplifications, not to mention the absurdity of 8-year-olds being dragon "masters" or being sent to a far-away country to battle a trickster giant spider's spell and save a whole country from drought with zero adult supervision. BUT...as I said, this book was very fast-paced and exciting and kept my 7-year-old and 3 1/2-year-old riveted and really mad when I only read 4 chapters at bedtime, then begging me to read the rest the next afternoon. So I will go with a 4-star rating for the enthusiasm it engendered in my kids and for the attempt to have a couple of non-white main characters, although the series clearly isn't OwnVoices.
My children LOVE these books, and they are very fast-paced and exciting (even to me). I have a hard time not commenting on some logical fallacies & oversimplifications, not to mention the absurdity of 8-year-olds being dragon "masters" or being sent to a far-away country to battle a trickster giant spider's spell and save a whole country from drought with zero adult supervision. BUT...as I said, this book was very fast-paced and exciting and kept my 7-year-old and 3 1/2-year-old riveted and really mad when I only read 4 chapters at bedtime, then begging me to read the rest the next afternoon. So I will go with a 4-star rating for the enthusiasm it engendered in my kids and for the attempt to have a couple of non-white main characters, although the series clearly isn't OwnVoices.
zapkode's review
5.0
{My thoughts} – Drakes Dragon Worm sends him a message about a Rainbow Dragon. At first Drake thought it was a dream until Bo pointed out that Drake’s Dragon Stone was glowing. Then he knew it was a message from Worm. So Drake ran down to talk to Worm and find out what was going on.
Worm told Drake that he knew the Rainbow Dragon was in trouble, but he didn’t know what was wrong, because his connection to her was so shallow. Drake then told the others what he had learned and him and Ana went with their Dragons to go and help the Rainbow Dragon. The first thing they had to do was find the Rainbow Dragon’s Dragon Master. Once they found Obi they were able to follow his connection with the Rainbow Dragon to find the Rainbow Dragon.
While they were away on that adventure Griffith was summoned by the Wizard Council. He’d learned that the Evil Wizard they’d sent to prison had escaped. Once Ana and Drake were back they say that Diego was under the influence of an evil spell because his eyes were glowing red.
Griffith said that Diego took a valuable book from him. He said that now they should all be worried. That book can lead to everyone being in serious danger. I look forward to reading what kind of danger is to come as well as what other Dragons we will meet.
Worm told Drake that he knew the Rainbow Dragon was in trouble, but he didn’t know what was wrong, because his connection to her was so shallow. Drake then told the others what he had learned and him and Ana went with their Dragons to go and help the Rainbow Dragon. The first thing they had to do was find the Rainbow Dragon’s Dragon Master. Once they found Obi they were able to follow his connection with the Rainbow Dragon to find the Rainbow Dragon.
While they were away on that adventure Griffith was summoned by the Wizard Council. He’d learned that the Evil Wizard they’d sent to prison had escaped. Once Ana and Drake were back they say that Diego was under the influence of an evil spell because his eyes were glowing red.
Griffith said that Diego took a valuable book from him. He said that now they should all be worried. That book can lead to everyone being in serious danger. I look forward to reading what kind of danger is to come as well as what other Dragons we will meet.
librarianlizreads's review
4.0
Please note that this review is written for my use as a librarian and may not appeal directly to readers. Please review at your own risk.
Accelerated Reader has this book listed as being for lower grades, or readers in Kindergarten to 3rd grade. They also have listed that this read is worth 1 AR point.
I enjoyed this one. I like that they are incorporating characters that come from different parts of the world that parallel different parts of our own world. Obi seems to be from what for us would be an African nation. It’s really cool to see the different ways of life that the kids have from each area and how they all immediately get along.
Caution Notes*:
Spiders *shiver*
Recommended for:
First and second graders who are into dragons, monsters, or fantasy creatures.
Summary:
-Do not read past this point if you would like to avoid spoilers-
Our hero Drake has a “dream” or visions from his dragon, Worm, to tell him that there is another dragon in trouble. She is a rainbow dragon and she is the bringer of rains in the realm of Ifri. However she has been trapped and she is unable to bring rains. Because of this, the land of Ifri is drying out and the people will soon be out of food. So Drake and Ana head to Ifri to find a new dragon master and to save the rainbow dragon. Thanks to a magical map and some friendly elephants, they find the village and the new dragon master, Obi. With his help and Worms, they find the cave that the rainbow dragon lives in. She has been captured by a giant, magical spider. After a few false starts, Obi and the rainbow dragon work together to overcome the Spider and his webs. They bring rain back to the land of Ifri, but they stay behind when the dragon masters return home. As soon as Drake and Ana get back, they witness an attack of sorts from Diego, the friendly wizard to appears to be controlled by the dark wizard Maldred.
*Caution notes are not to say, don’t read the book. I only include these so that those individuals who have particular themes they do not like to read about or are not ready for their kids to read about are aware. I do not support censoring. :)
Accelerated Reader has this book listed as being for lower grades, or readers in Kindergarten to 3rd grade. They also have listed that this read is worth 1 AR point.
I enjoyed this one. I like that they are incorporating characters that come from different parts of the world that parallel different parts of our own world. Obi seems to be from what for us would be an African nation. It’s really cool to see the different ways of life that the kids have from each area and how they all immediately get along.
Caution Notes*:
Spiders *shiver*
Recommended for:
First and second graders who are into dragons, monsters, or fantasy creatures.
Summary:
-Do not read past this point if you would like to avoid spoilers-
Our hero Drake has a “dream” or visions from his dragon, Worm, to tell him that there is another dragon in trouble. She is a rainbow dragon and she is the bringer of rains in the realm of Ifri. However she has been trapped and she is unable to bring rains. Because of this, the land of Ifri is drying out and the people will soon be out of food. So Drake and Ana head to Ifri to find a new dragon master and to save the rainbow dragon. Thanks to a magical map and some friendly elephants, they find the village and the new dragon master, Obi. With his help and Worms, they find the cave that the rainbow dragon lives in. She has been captured by a giant, magical spider. After a few false starts, Obi and the rainbow dragon work together to overcome the Spider and his webs. They bring rain back to the land of Ifri, but they stay behind when the dragon masters return home. As soon as Drake and Ana get back, they witness an attack of sorts from Diego, the friendly wizard to appears to be controlled by the dark wizard Maldred.
*Caution notes are not to say, don’t read the book. I only include these so that those individuals who have particular themes they do not like to read about or are not ready for their kids to read about are aware. I do not support censoring. :)