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Time to Read: The Great Dragon Rescue
George, the hero from M. P. Robertson's The Egg, has returned in this brand new dragon adventure. When George's wayward dragon lands on the chicken coop, George is whisked off to a fairytale land on a rescue mission. A wicked witch has captured a baby dragon, and George realizes that he must outwit the witch in order to free the dragon . . . and avoid being turned into a toad! Created in consultation with a literacy specialist, this edition was designed to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.
32 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2004
About the author
M.P. Robertson
25 books4 followersMark (M.P) Robertson was born in Parsons Green, London in 1965.
At an early age he moved to a dormitory town where he did his best to sleep through most of his education.
He narrowly managed to acquire the minimum number of 'O' levels to study graphic design at Hounslow Borough College.
After three years he left disillusioned, took a year to ponder his own navel, then returned to take a degree in illustration at Kingston polytechnic.
After leaving in 1988 he was amazed to find people willing to pay him money to do what he enjoyed. He has been capitalizing on this ever since.
His first picture book Seven Ways to Catch the Moon was published in 1999.
He currently lives in Bradford on Avon, near Bath, with his partner Sophy Williams (Also an illustrator) and two boys. He works in his garden shed where he worries about losing his hair.
At an early age he moved to a dormitory town where he did his best to sleep through most of his education.
He narrowly managed to acquire the minimum number of 'O' levels to study graphic design at Hounslow Borough College.
After three years he left disillusioned, took a year to ponder his own navel, then returned to take a degree in illustration at Kingston polytechnic.
After leaving in 1988 he was amazed to find people willing to pay him money to do what he enjoyed. He has been capitalizing on this ever since.
His first picture book Seven Ways to Catch the Moon was published in 1999.
He currently lives in Bradford on Avon, near Bath, with his partner Sophy Williams (Also an illustrator) and two boys. He works in his garden shed where he worries about losing his hair.
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August 18, 2020
I'm kind of over the witchy stereotypes. Probably would have liked it a lot more if not for that.
November 15, 2022
Little boy hero and papa dragon saves baby dragon from a silly witch that uses dragon fire as a bbq.
August 23, 2025
Good read could have used more substance.
July 8, 2026
Engaging story!
February 19, 2018
The last book I read from the same author was the dragon scratcher.
In this one George is visited by his dragon friend again. He's taken to the house of a witch who had a baby dragon captive, who she uses as a barbecuer. George and the dragon trick the witch and free the baby dragon, who happens to be Georges friends baby.
In this one George is visited by his dragon friend again. He's taken to the house of a witch who had a baby dragon captive, who she uses as a barbecuer. George and the dragon trick the witch and free the baby dragon, who happens to be Georges friends baby.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 27, 2008
Title: The Great Dragon Rescue
Author: M. P. Robertson, M. P. Robertson (Illustrator)
Publisher: Dial, 32 pp, 2004
Format: Picture book (last picture book choice)
Intended audience: Children, ages 4 to 8
Description: Join George and the dragon as they attempt a daring rescue of a baby dragon from the clutches of the evil witch. Will George and the dragon succeed? Or will the witch win the day?
Personal review: This was a great picture book that introduced young readers to a classic baddie, “the evil witch.” Every story has got to have a villain and in this story there is an ugly, old witch that has kidnapped a baby dragon. This story is an exciting adventure fantasy that young readers will definitely enjoy. Apparently through reading reviews, I found out that this book was a sequel to The Egg (2000). The fact that George is a typical kid with no special abilities facing a magical old witch is fascinating. His only weapons at his disposal are eggs which he throws emphatically at the witch to stop her magical wand from casting a spell. The story ends with a happy note as George and the big dragon defeat the witch and it appears she turned into a warty toad. The big dragon is reunited with his child and the story comes to a close.
Citation of two critical sources:
Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz’s Children's Literature review calls the main protagonist of the story, Young George, hero of The Egg. It mentions the strength of the watercolor paintings and how they add many details. This review gave a great summary but gave away the entire story. I’m glad I read the story first before the review as it would have spoiled it for me.
Kirkus’s review describes George as a young, Harry Potter-like boy. It also informs readers that this story is a continuance from the story of The Egg (2000). This review was helpful and it made me want to go back and read the other story.
Author: M. P. Robertson, M. P. Robertson (Illustrator)
Publisher: Dial, 32 pp, 2004
Format: Picture book (last picture book choice)
Intended audience: Children, ages 4 to 8
Description: Join George and the dragon as they attempt a daring rescue of a baby dragon from the clutches of the evil witch. Will George and the dragon succeed? Or will the witch win the day?
Personal review: This was a great picture book that introduced young readers to a classic baddie, “the evil witch.” Every story has got to have a villain and in this story there is an ugly, old witch that has kidnapped a baby dragon. This story is an exciting adventure fantasy that young readers will definitely enjoy. Apparently through reading reviews, I found out that this book was a sequel to The Egg (2000). The fact that George is a typical kid with no special abilities facing a magical old witch is fascinating. His only weapons at his disposal are eggs which he throws emphatically at the witch to stop her magical wand from casting a spell. The story ends with a happy note as George and the big dragon defeat the witch and it appears she turned into a warty toad. The big dragon is reunited with his child and the story comes to a close.
Citation of two critical sources:
Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz’s Children's Literature review calls the main protagonist of the story, Young George, hero of The Egg. It mentions the strength of the watercolor paintings and how they add many details. This review gave a great summary but gave away the entire story. I’m glad I read the story first before the review as it would have spoiled it for me.
Kirkus’s review describes George as a young, Harry Potter-like boy. It also informs readers that this story is a continuance from the story of The Egg (2000). This review was helpful and it made me want to go back and read the other story.
April 29, 2009
This book is spot on for boys in the 4-6 age bracket. My two sons love the race between the evil toad-eating witch and the good team of George and the dragon. The drawings are very well done and a lot of thought has obviously gone into the pictures and text.
December 27, 2011
For children 4 - 8 this is a fun, quick story of a boy, a dragon and a land where everything began with 'Once upon a time.'.... The illustrations are fantastic, with variety of layout across the pages that created visual interest and bright colours that created a wonderful animated landscape.
January 11, 2014
I liked where the boy threw eggs at the witch and it made her spell go wrong.
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November 14, 2017
Ro: O aventura cu Dragoni
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