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The Dragonling #2
A Dragon in the Family
It's not easy protecting a dragon!
Ever since Darek saved Zantor the dragonling, they've been inseparable. Darek is the only family Zantor has ever known. But now Darek is bringing Zantor home from the Valley of the Dragons. The villagers are up in arms! He and his brother Clep are called traitors. Their best friends are turning against them. Even Darek's father has been threatened for allowing the enemy in their midst. How can Darek prove that dragons are good neighbors to the villagers, who have turned against them all?
Ever since Darek saved Zantor the dragonling, they've been inseparable. Darek is the only family Zantor has ever known. But now Darek is bringing Zantor home from the Valley of the Dragons. The villagers are up in arms! He and his brother Clep are called traitors. Their best friends are turning against them. Even Darek's father has been threatened for allowing the enemy in their midst. How can Darek prove that dragons are good neighbors to the villagers, who have turned against them all?
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
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About the author
Jackie French Koller
52 books26 followersJackie French Koller (born 1948) is an American author of picture books, chapter books, and novels for children and young adults. She lives and writes in western Massachusetts.
Koller is also an accomplished painter. Her interest in art inspired her to open The Little Black Dog Gallery in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Koller's young-adult novel If I Had One Wish was adapted into a Disney Channel Original Movie under the title You Wish!.
Koller is also an accomplished painter. Her interest in art inspired her to open The Little Black Dog Gallery in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Koller's young-adult novel If I Had One Wish was adapted into a Disney Channel Original Movie under the title You Wish!.
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March 26, 2022
Five stars purely for nostalgia. :) I read this book so many times as a kid, and it inspired me to dig deeper into the fantasy genre both as a reader and a writer, kindling my love of dragons and inspiring a short story I wrote in middle school.
September 25, 2018
The Dragonling: A Dragon in the Family (Dragonling, #2) by Jackie French Koller, 71 pages. CHAPTER BOOK Aladdin, 1993. $17. 9781534400658
BUYING ADVISORY: EL – OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW
The village Darek lives in is having a hard time adjusting to Darek’s dragon, Zantor. Although Darek is trying to show the village that dragons don’t mean them harm, the village council isn’t on board and the kids Darek’s age have started to tease him and Zantor. When some of the boys make an untrue claim about Zantor attacking them, Darek’s father is brought before the council and has to answer for his son and Zantor.
Again, the cover doesn’t properly represent the book because the cover looks cartoon-ish and the book is more serious. As much as I think kids will pick these books up for their covers, I don’t think they will keep reading once they see the bland inside illustrations. This story was good, but the ending was abrupt and not satisfying. After reading the first book with my son, he wasn’t interested in reading any more about Darek and Zantor.
C. Peterson
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
BUYING ADVISORY: EL – OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW
The village Darek lives in is having a hard time adjusting to Darek’s dragon, Zantor. Although Darek is trying to show the village that dragons don’t mean them harm, the village council isn’t on board and the kids Darek’s age have started to tease him and Zantor. When some of the boys make an untrue claim about Zantor attacking them, Darek’s father is brought before the council and has to answer for his son and Zantor.
Again, the cover doesn’t properly represent the book because the cover looks cartoon-ish and the book is more serious. As much as I think kids will pick these books up for their covers, I don’t think they will keep reading once they see the bland inside illustrations. This story was good, but the ending was abrupt and not satisfying. After reading the first book with my son, he wasn’t interested in reading any more about Darek and Zantor.
C. Peterson
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
August 16, 2018
The ending was abrupt and dissatisfying. These books would be better if they were all one book instead of a short series. I couldn’t convince my 8 year old to read this second one-he wasn’t interested after reading the first.
November 25, 2018
Loving this series! Captivating wanting more!! On to book three!
August 14, 2023
Well written but rather violent for an early chapter book.
May 20, 2024
Trouver dans une brocante ça ajoute un livre lu avec des dragons.
August 12, 2022
So my in-laws decided to sell their family home and RV for their retirement. That meant a lot of their things had to go. So I received a lot of books that my husband and his siblings grew up reading. This book actually somehow came from one of my husband's elementary teachers. Mason and I needed a chapter book to start for our one-on-one reading and the book that we wanted was still on hold at the library. So I grabbed this book for us to see if we like it. We actually, finished the book in that week. This book is so unique that it doesn't have a lot of illustrations throughout. Also that some of the words are pretty hard to figure out what they were. But we felt like we didn't miss much for not reading book 1. This book was so interesting and thrilling to read. Mason really enjoyed the silly antics of the dragon. But also I believe this book taught him that it's okay to stand up against adults when you know it's something that is right. Just have some evidence to back you up. We really enjoyed how we had to use our imagination to see everything in this book not like a lot of books for older elementary books are now. I highly recommend checking this book out. You won't be disappointed at all.
September 11, 2016
When young Derek and his family bring a baby dragon named Zantor back to their village and into their home, he and his family become the victims of fear and bullying. People just don’t trust dragons. Surely it is a stupid move to bring one into their midst. The village elders that the dragonling may stay but certain provisions must be met. And at the first sign of trouble the dragonling will be put to death. Derek’s father grudgingly vouches for Zantor and it is decreed that if the dragonling causes even the slightest bit of trouble then Derek’s father will also die.
But some people can’t leave well enough alone and they set up a situation designed to cause problems with the dragonling. As a consequence Derek’s dad is tied to the stake and the flames are lit. Can Derek uncover the real culprits who have framed both the dragonling and his dad? Will he be too late?
Once again, the characters are easy to identify with and of course Zantor, the dragonling, is endearing and quirky. Detailed illustrations make the story come alive. A wonderful second book in the Dragonling Series. Young readers will be captivated by the adventure as they learn life lessons in an enchanting manner. Perfect chapter book for 7-10 year olds and other early readers. Great for parents or grandparents to read to younger children. I look forward to reading the remaining books in this series.
Note: Jackie French Koller (the author) is a high school classmate of mine. She has not provided me with these books nor has she requested that I review them. These are my honest reviews of books that I purchased. If you’re interested in other books by this author please check out her author page on Amazon: Jackie French Koller She has written a large number of books for children of all ages.
But some people can’t leave well enough alone and they set up a situation designed to cause problems with the dragonling. As a consequence Derek’s dad is tied to the stake and the flames are lit. Can Derek uncover the real culprits who have framed both the dragonling and his dad? Will he be too late?
Once again, the characters are easy to identify with and of course Zantor, the dragonling, is endearing and quirky. Detailed illustrations make the story come alive. A wonderful second book in the Dragonling Series. Young readers will be captivated by the adventure as they learn life lessons in an enchanting manner. Perfect chapter book for 7-10 year olds and other early readers. Great for parents or grandparents to read to younger children. I look forward to reading the remaining books in this series.
Note: Jackie French Koller (the author) is a high school classmate of mine. She has not provided me with these books nor has she requested that I review them. These are my honest reviews of books that I purchased. If you’re interested in other books by this author please check out her author page on Amazon: Jackie French Koller She has written a large number of books for children of all ages.
September 30, 2011
I think Darek's right. They he pepole don't need to make dragon killing contests any more because dragons are strong and if people atack them they will be mad and kill the people.
I think Darek's smart because he's trying to make peace with the dragon's so they could help the people and protect them
I think Darek's smart because he's trying to make peace with the dragon's so they could help the people and protect them
January 19, 2008
This is a great read about a boy becoming a man and the dragon that inspired him. A fun read for all.
November 21, 2011
A cute story which talks about family relationships when a challenge happens in town.
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