Gramps and the Fire Dragon
Jesse and his grandfather sit in a rocking chair together, staring into a roaring fireplace. As they watch shapes form and dissolve within the dancing flames, soon they see the shape of an apple tree. In a moment, Jesse and Gramps find themselves in the world of the apple tree and then – yikes! – chased by a fire dragon. Will Jesse find a way to save himself and Gramps? A book about the power of dreaming, or storytelling, or both.
Excerpt:
It’s bedtime,” said Jesse.
“But I’m not sleepy.”
“Me neither,” said Gramps.
And they rocked in front of the fire,
back and forth,
back and forth,
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About This Book:
Gramps and the Fire Dragon
Written by Bethany Roberts
Illustrated by Melissa Iwai
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Clarion Books (August 21, 2000)
ISBN: 0395698499
Book Source: Library














