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1) The Runaway
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Everyone knows dragons don't exist...
The arrival of bossy Aunt Angelica in Ollie and Alice's woodland camp causes all sorts of problems. Finally Ollie can stand it no longer. To the horror of the dragon families, he disappears!
There's a real danger he will be discovered by Humans. Can he be found before it's too late?
Where is Des when he's most needed?
It's Emily and Alice to the rescue!
This is the fourth of the Dragon Tales Chronicles. Written...
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Acorn, Scholastic Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Dragon is lonely so he goes looking for a friend and when an apple falls on his head he is convinced that he has found one; but at home Apple is quiet and unresponsive, and when a visit to the doctor only makes things worse, Dragon mourns the loss of his friend--until an apple tree grows where Apple is buried.
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Dragon is so excited for Halloween! He plans to carve a big, scary jack-o'-lantern and create a creepy costume. Unfortunately, Dragon can't find a big pumpkin, and he can't decide which costume to wear. Plus, when Dragon goes for a walk through the woods, he hears some unexpected growling -yikes! Will Dragon's Halloween be filled with more tricks than treats?
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"Everyone knows dragons don't exist..."
Along with their new cave in the Scottish Highlands, young dragons Emily and Tom have found a kindly protector in the mountain giant Ben McIlwhinnie. But Emily still longs for a friend. Her search brings Desmond, a wild and colourful traveller, who takes the family on an adventurous journey.
Along the way Emily gets her wish, Tom gets a fright and finds a hero, and there are plenty of surprises in store for...
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Lonely Dragon has made a friend, and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes, and fixing a midnight snack for them to share. But when his friend appears to be ill, Dragon demonstrates what it means to be a true friend. In this warmhearted friendship story of love and loss, Dav Pilkey has created a lovable hero that everyone will cheer for!
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Español
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¡La versión en español de Un amigo para Dragón, de la serie ACORN!
Dragón tiene un amigo, ¡y le encanta pasar tiempo con él! Le gusta contarle historias de miedo, hacerle chistes y prepararle bocadillos. Pero no es hasta que su amigo parece estar enfermo, que Dragón demuestra lo que significa la verdadera amistad. En este cálido cuento, ¡Dav Pilkey nos brinda un héroe adorable que a todos les encantará!
Lonely Dragon has made a friend,...
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Dragon (Dav Pilkey) volume 3
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English
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Dragon finds a Christmas tree, makes a wreath, and does his holiday shopping. Can Dragon spread his holiday cheer and discover the true meaning of Christmas?
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Emily, a small Scottish blue dragon, lives with Mum and Dad and younger brother Tom in a cave in a remote Highland glen. When they discover that a holiday camp is being built at the bottom of the glen, and come close to discovery in a daring midnight raid, they realize they must find a new home, away from these dangerous Humans. They set out on their quest and find a mysterious mountain, which is not all it seems...Will they find their new home? And,...
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Spring is coming, the snow is melting and the young dragons are growing up. There are quarrels and new alliances, a family problem to solve, a desperate hunt and help from unexpected friends. Soon Emily and her family must leave the Castle and head home to Ben McIlwhinnie and their Scottish Glen, where Tom gets a shock, Lily finds playmates and Emily faces the biggest challenge of her life. There is excitement but also sadness in this, the sixth and...
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Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!
When Dragon finds a stray cat in his yard, he brings it inside to escape the cold. He likes living...
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"Everyone knows dragons don't exist..." Des, the wild Travelling dragon, takes far too many risks with Humans. His adventures are full of narrow escapes. While he is away, Tom and Emily enjoy an exciting summer with Alice and Ollie and some unexpected visitors. And when Des returns, things get even more adventurous! There are close encounters with seals and whales, fierce birds and Humans – and even a train…This is the third of the Dragon Tales...
13) Dragons in Snow
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This is a particularly difficult winter for the Scottish dragons. Emily and Tom are missing their friends. A new game on the frozen loch with the otters is fun for a while, but soon they are trapped and in danger. Help is needed, and it comes most unexpectedly! A dangerous journey, a secret hide-out and the closest encounter yet with Humans make this the most adventurous of the Dragon Tales so far. This is the fifth of the Dragon Tales Chronicles....
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Dragon is very responsible, but sometimes he makes mistakes. When he's tired, he accidentally reads an egg and fries his morning newspaper! When he sweeps his dirt floor, he can't seem to sweep away all of the dirt and ends up sweeping a hole into the center of his living room! And when Dragon goes grocery shopping, he buys more food than he can fit into his car! Using his trademark humor and heart, Dav Pilkey illustrates the fun side of chores and...
15) Not Opposites
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Not Opposites combines beautiful illustrations and powerful text to create a story that encourages young readers to appreciate the qualities they possess that make them unique. With a focus on diversity, this addition to the Peace Dragon series promotes the importance of love and peace to readers. It also includes creative activities that help children understand the key concepts in the book.
16) Alphabetter
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This reimagined alphabet is the perfect combination of entertaining and enlightening! With hilarious mashed-up words such as beyazing (beyond + amazing) and outrastic (outrageous and fantastic) representing each letter A through Z, Linda Ragsdale's alphabet presents the Peace Dragon message with a bit of whimsical flair.
17) Words
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The Peace Dragon Tales series promotes peace and love among young readers and encourages them to apply those concepts every day to everything they do. In Words, Pax the Peace Dragon teaches children the power of words and the importance of kindness to self and others. Beautiful illustrations will captivate readers and the included activities will help young learners apply the concepts from the book in the classroom or at home.
18) How I Did It
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This encouraging tale about a daring letter in the alphabet who wants to stand out uses clever play on words to deliver a message about creativity, individuality, and following your dreams!
19) The Peace Dragon
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Sometimes things aren't always what they seem...sometimes they are better. When a young explorer comes upon a dragon he quickly learns he shouldn't jump to conclusions. This is no ordinary dragon. This is a Peace Dragon and she is spreading a message of peace the whole world should hear. Join them in this journey that teaches about love and trust and the importance of embracing others for who they are, not how they appear.
20) The Star
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A brilliant story that encourages readers to shine bright even after a dull day.
One evening after crawling into bed, a downcast little girl named Benni notices something shimmering outside of her window. The shimmering object comes closer and closer until Benni is face-to-face with a brilliant star that has fallen right out of the sky! Through her encounter with the star, Benni learns the power of self-love and self-confidence and wakes up the next...
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