The Children’s Book Review | April 6, 2017
Let your imagination run wild!
Age Range: 8-12
Hardcover: 240 pages
Henry and the Chalk Dragon
Written by Jennifer Trafton
Illustrated by Benjamin Schipper
Publisher’s Synopsis: In the town of Squashbuckle, just about anything can happen, and when Henry Penwhistle draws a mighty Chalk Dragon on his door, the dragon does what Henry least expects–it runs away. Now Henry’s art is out in the world for everyone to see, and it’s causing trouble for him and his schoolmates Oscar and Jade. If they don’t stop it, the entire town could be doomed! To vanquish the threat of a rampaging Chalk Dragon, Sir Henry Penwhistle, Knight of La Muncha Elementary School, is going to have to do more than just catch his art–he’s going to have to let his imagination run wild. And THAT takes bravery.
Praise:
★“A delicious face-off between forces of conformity and creativity run amok, spiced with offbeat names as well as insights expressed with eloquent simplicity.” —Booklist (starred review)
★“A perfect title to hand to young readers looking for laughs along with a wild and crazy adventure.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Rabbit Room Press | 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-0986381881
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About the Author
Benjamin Schipper is also the illustrator of Cap’n Rex & His Clever Crew by Henry Herz (Sterling Children’s Books, August 1, 2017). He lives with his wife in Greenville, South Carolina, where in addition to working on his own projects, he teaches art at a homeschool co-op.
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6 Comments
My eleven year old grandson would enjoy this. He’s so into reading this year. Hope it continues.
Carol L
My grandson would love to read this wonderful book!
What a great idea for a book. Even I would like to read The Chalk Dragon.
Congrats to Carl S. (AZ )! You are the lucky winner of this book giveaway and your prize will be on the way soon. Enjoy!
Fantastic news! Thanks so much Bianca!!
You’re welcome! We look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂