DIAL Dragonbreath #7: When Fairies Go Bad

Great book - my 8 tr old grandson loved it

The Dragonbreath Series involves a cast of reptilian (and sometimes amphibian) characters who experience typical life challenges for juvenile and middle grade readers. Challenges and issues (friendship and loyalty) are flavoured with a little fantasy (fairy kidnapping) to make the books more engaging. Graphic images help the reading interest along. These are great books for those boys in grades 3 to 6, who aren't reading at grade level or who still have a younger boy sense of humour.

I bought this for my son, 9 years old at the time, and he devoured the book! It's an adventurous read with colorful characters and doesn't weigh them down like a heavier book would (like Harry Potter). Don't let the titles scare you away - these books are fun and harmless and often show concepts of true friendship. He loved the first one so much, we bought another and then the whole series! You don't have to read them in order or one to understand the second (etc) It helps, but not necessary.

My 7 year old advanced reader has read every single book in this series and giggles along the way. My nine year old has read them and enjoyed them as well. Nice way to get them to read while they actually enjoy it. Ideal for advanced readers that are struggling with chapter books. These books have advanced vocabulary but the storyline and images help keep their attention.

My daughter says this book is silly, and fun, and funny. Ursula Vernon writes preteen social interaction with humor and insight. By the end of this book Danny has moved from a parent/child relationship to more of a peer relationship with his mom. We love this series!!