George and the Dragon cover

George and the Dragon

Author: Adeney, Anne

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.2
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 398
Points per Word 0.001256
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

An evil dragon has taken all the animals from the town, and now he demands a young girl to eat every day.

Quick Summary

In "George and the Dragon" by Anne Adeney, a brave character named George must save his town after an evil dragon steals all the animals and begins demanding a young girl to eat every day. The book explores themes of courage, standing up to bullies, and protecting one's community from harm. If your kid likes "The Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever Guys in The Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Everdest Day Ever" by Aaron Blabey, they'll love this short fairy tale retelling with its message that even small heroes can defeat terrifying enemies. This 398-word book is perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who are reading at a 3.2 level and want a quick, meaningful story.