When I mentioned to my seven-year-old son that people on my blog were interested in his thoughts about The Dragon’s Child
He has made huge strides in his reading over the past year, progressing from Bob Books like “Fox in the Box” to the Magic Tree House books and The Dragon’s Child. I’m so very proud of him and am thrilled with his new-found excitement for reading.
What follows is a transcript of our conversation (with some of the repetition of ideas edited out):
Tell me what the story is about:
Well it’s about this dragon that can’t fly and then he falls down because his wings are too small and his mother doesn’t see him fall and a kid gets him. While he was falling a bird caught him and made him have a safe landing.
What’s the kid’s name?
Manon. She takes care of the dragon. They’re good friends.
What happens to the dragon’s mom?
The dragon’s mom was on a quest while she was flying and you only see her in the beginning of the book.
What was the best part of the story?
The very end when the kid and the dragon were together and the dragon flied.
Was there a part of the story you didn’t like?
When they were trying to get the dragon out when he was trapped. It was boring because they were trying to think of something to get the dragon out.
Who do you think would like the story?
I think that second and third graders would probably like this story.
For those who want a more thorough description of the book, here’s what the publisher’s description says:
A magical dragon must learn to fly before it’s too late!
Dando the dragon child must learn to fly or else he’ll be left behind when his family moves to new caves. When he can’t, his mother offers to carry him on her back. But Dando gets lost along the journey and now must survive alone in a place where the dreadful Doggins lurk. Then an orphaned girl rescues him and offers to help him find his family. But is their friendship strong enough to keep them both safe?
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I loved reading his thoughts on this book! It sounds like a sweet book that I would enjoy too!
Loved this post! I’m glad he’s so interested in reading. Hope to read his thoughts on other books down the road.
I love this too! What an adorable cutie!
I really enjoyed this. He is such a cutie and very honest with his answers.
Loved this post, I hope there will be more of your sons thoughts on books to follow as its wonderful to get a child’s perspective on what’s good out there.
What a great interview! Sounds like a good book too.
I might have to get my son to help me write some book reviews too. It would be a great way to test his comprehension and get him involved in my blog.
This is such a sweet post.. Loved reading it.. Your son looks adorable!
That was pretty cool getting his thoughts down – a book reviewer in the making!
I’ve got a seven-year-old niece. I wonder if your son thinks a girl would like this book? Tell him thanks for sharing his thoughts! He really has made big strides in reading in a year if he’s come this far from BOB Books!