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Kenny & the Dragon

About The Book

Kenneth is a little rabbit with a very big problem. His two best friends are heading for a battle of legendary proportions - with each other! In one corner there's Graeme, a well-read and cultured dragon, with sophisticated tastes and no stomach for battle. In the other, there's George, a retired knight and dragon slayer who would be content to spend the rest of his days in his bookshop with a pipe and a good book. But when the townsfolk catch wind there's a dragon running loose in the countryside, and call George out of retirement, the stage is set. And it's up to Kenny to avert disaster.

A fun-filled, thoroughly theatrical spin on a classic tale of subterfuge and showmanship.

Reading Group Guide

Discussion Questions 1.) Are we meant to think that Kenny’s solution to the battle between St. George and Grahame is deceptive and tricky or a clever and courageous act to save his friends? 2.) Is Kenny’s bookish knowledge better than his father’s life experiences? 3.) Does Grahame’s love of the theater have any influence on Kenny’s plan to save his friends? 4.) Does the king know in advance that the battle is an act? 5.) How does the game of chess mimic life? 6.) How can Grahame be so sure “There will be no exterminations—imminent or otherwise?" 7.) How was Kenny inspired by his friends to solve the problem of fighting till death? 8.) Are we meant to think Grahame is a coward for refusing to fight St. George? 9.) Grahame described his fellow dragons as being “earnest." What does this mean? How did that apply to his life? 10.) Has Kenny or any of his friends shown any growth in their characters?

About The Author

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#1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi has been creating children’s books for over twenty years. From fanciful picture books like The Spider & the Fly to chapter book series like the Search for WondLa, DiTerlizzi imbues his stories with a rich imagination. With Holly Black, he created the middle grade series the Spiderwick Chronicles, which has sold 20 million copies, been adapted into a feature film, and been translated in over thirty countries. The Norman Rockwell Museum’s exhibition “Never Abandon Imagination” featured artwork from the beginning of DiTerlizzi’s career as a contributing artist for Dungeons & Dragons and broke attendance records. He has been featured in Time magazine and USA TODAY and on CNN, PBS, NPR, the BBC, and the Today show.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK (December 11, 2012)
  • Length: 160 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781471104954
  • Ages: 7 - 99

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