Return of the Library Dragon

by Carmen Agra Deedy Narrated by Carmen Agra Deedy

Overview

In this witty sequel to the beloved classic The Library Dragon, Miss Lotty is finally checking herself out of the Sunrise Elementary School Library, but not before Lotta Scales makes one final, fiery appearance.

After 557 years of faithful service, Miss Lotty is retiring from guarding books. But on her very last day, disaster strikes! Someone has ordered all the books to be removed from the library and replaced with machines! It's enough to make Lotty feel a little... dragon-like. After she bursts into a fiery rage, can anything make her shed her scales again?

Best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy's timely and humorous tale continues in this unforgettable sequel with an important message for librarians and students alike.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Deedy is an accomplished storyteller, and kids will likely enjoy her frequent puns and wordplay and [Michael White's] droll, stylized illustrations, filled with vibrant color and lots of comical details." —Publishers Weekly

"Youngsters will enjoy the funny touches and librarians may feel the good-humored tap of a reminder that books are for kids." —School Library Journal

Kirkus Reviews

What could cause the Library Dragon to return (The Library Dragon, 1994)? Miss Lotty, librarian at Sunrise Elementary School, was once a scaly, book-protecting, fire-breathing dragon, but years ago student Molly Brickmeyer helped melt the scales away by proving children can be trusted with books. Now, Miss Lotty is ready to retire. Though the kids will miss her, she's sure her successor will carry on her library traditions. Unfortunately, when she arrives for her last day before retirement…Mr. Mike Krochip has replaced all her books with computers and e-readers. The kids profess their love of traditional books until they see the bells and whistles on the e-readers, triggering the return of the Library Dragon, who chomps through every piece of technology she sees until a young redhead saves the day (and the library) again. Deedy and White re-team to bring the Library Dragon into the 21st century. As an entertaining read that broaches the subject of technology's place in the school media center, this deserves a place alongside its predecessor despite the fact that the resolution of the central conflict is about as realistic as a dragon in the library. White's brightly colored, squashed and squiggly full-bleed illustrations match the tale for good goofiness. Pro-book and -library quotes on the endpapers and multiple punny book titles in the illustrations add an extra touch of fun. (Picture book. 4-8)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940193760689
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	03/18/2025
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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