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A kingdom is at war. A princess has been kidnapped by a dragon queen. A brave squire volunteers to set out on a quest to rescue her. But there's just one small problem. He's Thomas, the shortest of all the squires.
With little more than a donkey, a vest, and a sword, Thomas will have to use all of his courage and determination to battle a beast with many heads, reach a forbid A kingdom is at war. A princess has been kidnapped by a dragon queen. A brave squire volunteers to set out on a quest to rescue her. But there's just one small problem. He's Thomas, the shortest of all the squires. With little more than a donkey, a vest, and a sword, Thomas will have to use all of his courage and determination to battle a beast with many heads, reach a forbidden island, and rescue the princess from a most fearsome dragon-and an even more fearsome fate! Part thrilling adventure and part enchanting fantasy, sprinkled with charming black-and-white illustrations, Thomas and the Dragon Queen will delight young readers from start to finish.
When Sir Gerald arrives at Thomas' home due to an accident, the knight recognizes the small boy's skills and asks that Thomas accompany him back to the castle and become his page. Thomas is height-challenged and he is often the target of jeers from the other boys in training, but he progresses to become a squire. He finds a friend in Jonathan, a young boy who cares for the animals. The kingdom is at war and too soon Thomas finds himself accompanying Sir Gerald to the battlefield. Thomas' braver When Sir Gerald arrives at Thomas' home due to an accident, the knight recognizes the small boy's skills and asks that Thomas accompany him back to the castle and become his page. Thomas is height-challenged and he is often the target of jeers from the other boys in training, but he progresses to become a squire.
He finds a friend in Jonathan, a young boy who cares for the animals. The kingdom is at war and too soon Thomas finds himself accompanying Sir Gerald to the battlefield. Thomas' bravery there is acknowledged, but he is overlooked when the other boys progress to knighthood and leave for the battleground.
Walking in the castle he overhears the King bemoaning the fact that his only daughter, Princess Eleanor, has been stolen by the dragon queen Bridgotha. Deprived of others to send to her rescue, the King knights Thomas and sends him off on a quest to save Eleanor. Because all the horses have gone to war, he rides off on Bartholomew, the donkey. He goes with only a blade he has received from Sir Gerald, a leather jerkin his father makes for him, a small supply of food from his mother, and a small toy his sister leaves in his pack. The adventure that follows tries the small boy's skills and spirit in his quest to save a princess from a dragon queen.
REVIEW Are you looking for some adventure? Do you enjoy stories about knights and dragons? How about we throw in some sea monsters and an unexpected hero?
You’ll get all of that and more in Thomas and the Dragon Queen. This middle grade book tells the charming tale of Thomas, a tiny squire who does big things for his kingdom. Boys and girls alike will be drawn to this story. Danger and battles for the boys – a kidnapped princess and a dragon queen for the girls.
That’s right – I said dragon QUEEN. REVIEW Are you looking for some adventure? Do you enjoy stories about knights and dragons? How about we throw in some sea monsters and an unexpected hero? You’ll get all of that and more in Thomas and the Dragon Queen. This middle grade book tells the charming tale of Thomas, a tiny squire who does big things for his kingdom.
Boys and girls alike will be drawn to this story. Danger and battles for the boys – a kidnapped princess and a dragon queen for the girls. That’s right – I said dragon QUEEN.
Engaging drawings are sprinkled throughout the book and they add to the story. I got a good picture of just how small Thomas was compared to the other boys. This helped make his plight all the more real.
Most of all, though, this book teaches an important lesson. It does not matter how big or how small you are. What really matters is what is in your heart. Thank you to Shutta Crum and The Teen Book Scene for sending this book for review. RATING 4 Plot 4 Characters 4 Attention Grabbing 3 Girlie Meter 4 Ending 19 TOTAL 4 STARS. Thomas and the Dragon Queen was a delightful and exciting middle grade novel that will bring smiles to the faces of any and all readers.
I rarely delve into the middle grade genre, mainly because there are so many great YA books waiting to be devoured, but I am so glad I had the opportunity to read and review this one. Thomas was a brave and well developed main character, and I loved reading about his different adventures. First of all his family, they were a well rounded and endearing group and Thomas and the Dragon Queen was a delightful and exciting middle grade novel that will bring smiles to the faces of any and all readers. I rarely delve into the middle grade genre, mainly because there are so many great YA books waiting to be devoured, but I am so glad I had the opportunity to read and review this one. Thomas was a brave and well developed main character, and I loved reading about his different adventures.
First of all his family, they were a well rounded and endearing group and I especially liked baby Isabel. His parents were both kind people and truly wanted the best for their family. They also encouraged Thomas to strive the highest he could even though he was so small for his age. All of the characters were likable, and the brave and kind hearted always succeeded.
Sir Gerald, Jon, Princess Eleanor. Every character stood out to me and played a great role in the story. I especially liked being able to experience the story with Thomas and the other characters because of the adorable black and white drawings scattered throughout the chapters. The pictures added a lot to the story and let me picture the scenes even more vividly. The plot was so original and exciting.
Thomas faced a variety of trials and triumphs (none that would truly frighten young readers, though) and he was so brave in the face of danger. One of my favorite scenes was when he was rescuing a dolphin ensnared in a bit of netting along the coast. He was determined and never gave up. Readers will be cheering for Thomas as he faces a variety of challenges to reach the kidnapped Princess Eleanor and by the end you will be anxious to see how it will all turn out. An excellent adventure story with a fabulous main character and exciting plot twists, Thomas and the Dragon Queen is definitely one of my favorite middle grade novels.
I can't wait to recommend it to all the younger children I know! Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars. Thomas is small for his age. Although he's 12 years old, people often think he is younger than that. They certainly don't think he has the skills to be a knight! Thomas is eager at first to prove his abilities, but after a while Thomas begins to doubt himself - he can't manage the heavy sword of a knight and he is too short to ride a horse. He doesn't giveup though and one day he finds himself in the presence of the King.
It turns out the King needs Thomas to serve as a knight.and not for any o Thomas is small for his age. Although he's 12 years old, people often think he is younger than that. They certainly don't think he has the skills to be a knight! Thomas is eager at first to prove his abilities, but after a while Thomas begins to doubt himself - he can't manage the heavy sword of a knight and he is too short to ride a horse. He doesn't giveup though and one day he finds himself in the presence of the King.
Thomas And The Dragon Queen By Shutta Crum
It turns out the King needs Thomas to serve as a knight.and not for any ordinary duty. Thomas must rescue the princess from the Dragon Queen and he must travel on a donkey to do so!
With every challenge he faces, Thomas makes a decision and continues on to fulfill his destiny. Thomas and the Dragon Queen by Shutta Crum is a good first fantasy novel for elementary readers. It's a tale with dragons and knights and action, yet it's not full of blood and gore and evil. With the likable character ofThomas and the surprise ending, it isn't your usual 'boy meets dragon' tale; it's a fresh new story for younger chapter book readers.
I initially discovered this book on one of those lists of 'best kid books for 2010' or something similar. I put it as one of the options for me to read to the boys', and it was quickly selected.
We all liked it, and I have since noticed Trevor acting out some of the dragon interactions that we read. It was a very cute tale-you can't help but love Thomas. He's short for his age, kind, brave, fearless and honest. An all-around super nice boy.
Thomas goes through many trials and tribulations on his I initially discovered this book on one of those lists of 'best kid books for 2010' or something similar. I put it as one of the options for me to read to the boys', and it was quickly selected. We all liked it, and I have since noticed Trevor acting out some of the dragon interactions that we read. It was a very cute tale-you can't help but love Thomas. He's short for his age, kind, brave, fearless and honest.
An all-around super nice boy. Thomas goes through many trials and tribulations on his path from babysitter to his many siblings to knight sent out to confront the Dragon Queen. What he discovers when he finally reaches the Dragon Queen's isle was a highlight of the book for me (and the boys strongly enjoyed it too). The only negative I found was its predictability. The boys' were proclaiming what would happen next or making plot guesses throughout the title, and they were correct each time. That shouldn't take away from the enjoyment factor, though. What a great story, with a wonderful unlikely hero, a princess that defies the stereotype and though the quest is the stuff of amazing adventures, the hero feels very real emotions rather than the author romanticizing some very difficult situations.
Great for small children (even my three year old sat through this story, read over the course of a week and a half at bedtime). My Five year old daughter loved it, and though it was filled with mythical creatures and fairy tale happenings (dragons an What a great story, with a wonderful unlikely hero, a princess that defies the stereotype and though the quest is the stuff of amazing adventures, the hero feels very real emotions rather than the author romanticizing some very difficult situations. Great for small children (even my three year old sat through this story, read over the course of a week and a half at bedtime). My Five year old daughter loved it, and though it was filled with mythical creatures and fairy tale happenings (dragons and the many-headed beast)it somehow feels very real. And for once reading a childrens book out loud to my children, wasn't boring for me!
I actually wanted to read ahead after they fell asleep, just to find out what happens! And you've got to love how Crum writes the dragon queen and the singular, unique way she resolves the whole mess. Reading this to my 7YO at bedtime I thought I was hilarious and called it Thomas and the Drag Queen until the conversation about lifestyle choices was spurred by the inevitable question of 'what is a drag queen?' The kid will never look at drag queens or dragons the same again. But hopefully he is now more worldly and accepting in his views of others. Who knew reading could open so many doors for conversation? Ok, we all knew mommy's sense of humor would.
So is the next step in his education a t Reading this to my 7YO at bedtime I thought I was hilarious and called it Thomas and the Drag Queen until the conversation about lifestyle choices was spurred by the inevitable question of 'what is a drag queen?' The kid will never look at drag queens or dragons the same again.
But hopefully he is now more worldly and accepting in his views of others. Who knew reading could open so many doors for conversation? Ok, we all knew mommy's sense of humor would. So is the next step in his education a trip to Hamburger Mary's? The story was cute, fun and easy to read and had all the right 'messages' in it about being kind, misunderstood, and that the little guy can do it all - brains instead of brawn.
We enjoyed it. Diminuative Thomas puts up with derogatory comments about his size all the time, even from family members. When he rescues the horse of an injured knight he dreams of being a knight himself. Recognizing the boy's intelligence and way with horses, Sir Gerald takes Thomas with him back to the castle, in spite of his size and young appearance, to begin his training as a groomsman and squire.
When Princess Eleanor is kidnapped by a dragon queen to act as nursemaid for her babies, Thomas heads out to Diminuative Thomas puts up with derogatory comments about his size all the time, even from family members. When he rescues the horse of an injured knight he dreams of being a knight himself. Recognizing the boy's intelligence and way with horses, Sir Gerald takes Thomas with him back to the castle, in spite of his size and young appearance, to begin his training as a groomsman and squire. When Princess Eleanor is kidnapped by a dragon queen to act as nursemaid for her babies, Thomas heads out to rescue her since all the knights are away at the front fighting the enemy. This is written at 4th grade level, and is a great adventure story for boys. I read it upon recommendation of my colleague, Laura. This was well-written, and had a surprise ending.
My 6th grader loved the story because despite Thomas being small for his age, he was still able to ignore ridicule and accomplish great things. His knight, Sir Gerald, said, 'It is only by the thinnest thread that we make our homes in relative peace with our neighbors. To do this takes skill in all areas of training, and wisdom to know and do one's duty despite laughter or pain.
Here, you train for the kingdom, not for yourself! Never forget that This was well-written, and had a surprise ending. My 6th grader loved the story because despite Thomas being small for his age, he was still able to ignore ridicule and accomplish great things. His knight, Sir Gerald, said, 'It is only by the thinnest thread that we make our homes in relative peace with our neighbors. To do this takes skill in all areas of training, and wisdom to know and do one's duty despite laughter or pain. Here, you train for the kingdom, not for yourself! Never forget that!
Remember this - anger has its purpose, but never let it keep you from doing what you must.' Good advice, as is Thomas's own personal admission, 'There are some things about oneself that must simply be accepted and worked around.' Thomas is the oldest of several brothers and sisters. He is also pretty small for his age. He loves to hear his father tell stories of knight school, although his father never finished. Now the kingdom is at war and Sir Phillip, a knight, is passing through. He stops at Thomas' home and Thomas is more than happy to become his page.
Thomas takes the steps to become a knight, and when the princess is stolen by the dragon queen, the king knights him because he is one of the few squires not at the b Thomas is the oldest of several brothers and sisters. He is also pretty small for his age.
He loves to hear his father tell stories of knight school, although his father never finished. Now the kingdom is at war and Sir Phillip, a knight, is passing through. He stops at Thomas' home and Thomas is more than happy to become his page.
Thomas takes the steps to become a knight, and when the princess is stolen by the dragon queen, the king knights him because he is one of the few squires not at the battle front. Thomas, clad in a leather jerkin, riding a donkey, and wielding a mysterious sword, sets out to rescue the princess. Thomas is such a sweet character that I wanted to read more despite the slow pace of the plot.
3rd - 4th grade. Read for 5420 class A good jFic for introducing elementary-aged readers to the wonderful world of knights, jousting, and courtiers that awaits them at a higher reading level. Thomas and the Dragon Queen surprises readers (even cynical 20-somethings who don't like to read at such a low lexile level) and has its moments of feminism in a setting that is brain-clobberingly patriarchal and sexist. Thomas, as a character, is a good mix of gender-conforming and non-conforming: he wants to be a brave and Read for 5420 class A good jFic for introducing elementary-aged readers to the wonderful world of knights, jousting, and courtiers that awaits them at a higher reading level. Thomas and the Dragon Queen surprises readers (even cynical 20-somethings who don't like to read at such a low lexile level) and has its moments of feminism in a setting that is brain-clobberingly patriarchal and sexist. Thomas, as a character, is a good mix of gender-conforming and non-conforming: he wants to be a brave and courageous knight, but he's really good with animals and taking care of his little brothers and sisters. Thomas fits the usual requirements for a fantasy hero; he’s tiny, inexperienced in the art of fighting, and can’t even hold a sword.
He’s also only 12, however, all of the real knights are off fighting the enemy and there’s no one else available to go and save the princess from the dragon queen. So Thomas sets off, doubting himself all the way (pun intended). After many trials and adventures, Thomas finds the dragon’s lair, and discovers that none of the many things he has learned on his journey Thomas fits the usual requirements for a fantasy hero; he’s tiny, inexperienced in the art of fighting, and can’t even hold a sword.
He’s also only 12, however, all of the real knights are off fighting the enemy and there’s no one else available to go and save the princess from the dragon queen. So Thomas sets off, doubting himself all the way (pun intended). After many trials and adventures, Thomas finds the dragon’s lair, and discovers that none of the many things he has learned on his journey will help him now.
A refreshing take on the spindly-kid-turns-hero-and-saves-the-world. A great addition for young chapter book readers who are looking to move to a longer book.
What a nice little book! While the general plot and moral seems rather same-old-same-old (namely size-doesn't-matter and just-because-you-don't-have-showy-talents-doesn't-mean-you-don't-have-gifts), the story has a fresh feel to it that keeps it alive.
I like the world-building-not too complex for a middle-grade fantasy, and yet with interesting and creative detail. The pictures, in my opinion, did not match the book. Personally, I would have preferred some rich, realistic art that would have g What a nice little book!
While the general plot and moral seems rather same-old-same-old (namely size-doesn't-matter and just-because-you-don't-have-showy-talents-doesn't-mean-you-don't-have-gifts), the story has a fresh feel to it that keeps it alive. I like the world-building-not too complex for a middle-grade fantasy, and yet with interesting and creative detail. The pictures, in my opinion, did not match the book. Personally, I would have preferred some rich, realistic art that would have given the story yet more depth. I ended up trying to ignore the cartoony pictures because they lightened the mood to the point of inanity, which the story did not deserve.
I think I should give this 3 1/2 stars. I like it a lot for those 2nd-4th graders who want fantasy and are past CATWINGS but not ready for Lloyd Alexander. The story is very straightforward, and the type is large with lots of white space. The writing is very direct but the details are good, the hero an endearing one and the story ends happily.
The cover put me off for several weeks, and I don't think the tone of the art matches the tone of the story, but I know this one, with some hand-selling, I think I should give this 3 1/2 stars. I like it a lot for those 2nd-4th graders who want fantasy and are past CATWINGS but not ready for Lloyd Alexander. The story is very straightforward, and the type is large with lots of white space. The writing is very direct but the details are good, the hero an endearing one and the story ends happily. The cover put me off for several weeks, and I don't think the tone of the art matches the tone of the story, but I know this one, with some hand-selling, will please a lot of kids.
What a delightful book! This is a great book for young boys who are just into chapter books and are looking for an adventurous story that will pull them along. Thomas, the son of a leatherworker, is chosen by Knight Gerald to be his squire and subsequently is promoted when he goes off to save Princess Eleanor from the Dragon.
This is a great book for boys who like adventure and their parents who would like to minimize their exposure to unnecessary violence. Thanks to Shutta Crum for a great work What a delightful book!
This is a great book for young boys who are just into chapter books and are looking for an adventurous story that will pull them along. Thomas, the son of a leatherworker, is chosen by Knight Gerald to be his squire and subsequently is promoted when he goes off to save Princess Eleanor from the Dragon.
This is a great book for boys who like adventure and their parents who would like to minimize their exposure to unnecessary violence. Thanks to Shutta Crum for a great work.
A good book for about 2nd-5th grade boys but the illustrations made it seem more childish than it actually was. Looking at the pictures made me expect something that I could read to my preschool age son. Instead I'll have to wait a few years for this one. I have a feeling they might be missing a chunk of their intended audience because of the illustrations. Not that the illustrations weren't good- they just didn't match the tone of the story. It actually distracted me quite often as I was readin A good book for about 2nd-5th grade boys but the illustrations made it seem more childish than it actually was. Looking at the pictures made me expect something that I could read to my preschool age son.
Instead I'll have to wait a few years for this one. I have a feeling they might be missing a chunk of their intended audience because of the illustrations. Not that the illustrations weren't good- they just didn't match the tone of the story. It actually distracted me quite often as I was reading. Thomas is the oldest boy in the family but very small for his age. His way with horses captures the notice of one of the king's knights and he takes Thomas to be his squire at the castle. Fighting at the border consumes most of the king's resources and men, and when the king discovers the princess has been kidnapped by a dragon, he sends small Thomas out to rescue her.
The theme of small stature not being a limitation isn't addressed nearly as satisfactorily as in 'Rowan of Rin,' but young reade Thomas is the oldest boy in the family but very small for his age. His way with horses captures the notice of one of the king's knights and he takes Thomas to be his squire at the castle.
Fighting at the border consumes most of the king's resources and men, and when the king discovers the princess has been kidnapped by a dragon, he sends small Thomas out to rescue her. The theme of small stature not being a limitation isn't addressed nearly as satisfactorily as in 'Rowan of Rin,' but young readers will likely enjoy this medieval fantasy of right over might.
This fairy tale takes a long time to get interesting but once it does, it's really great. Thomas is the oldest son in a very big family. He's also smaller than most kids his age so people assume he's younger than he is. He's really good at helping out in his family but would like to be a knight. So one day, a knight stumbles into their neighborhood, Thomas jumps at the chance to go and serve the king.
When the princess gets stolen by the dragon queen, it seems unlikely that someone as small as T This fairy tale takes a long time to get interesting but once it does, it's really great. Thomas is the oldest son in a very big family. He's also smaller than most kids his age so people assume he's younger than he is. He's really good at helping out in his family but would like to be a knight. So one day, a knight stumbles into their neighborhood, Thomas jumps at the chance to go and serve the king. When the princess gets stolen by the dragon queen, it seems unlikely that someone as small as Thomas could help, but off he goes to try!
Shutta Crum, an award-winning writer of books for children and poetry for adults, is a storyteller and a retired youth librarian who was awarded the Mich. Library Assoc. Award of Merit as youth librarian of the year (2002).
She is also an educator who taught writing at the high school and college level, and to third-graders under the auspices of the Mich. Council for the Arts.
Currently her presen Shutta Crum, an award-winning writer of books for children and poetry for adults, is a storyteller and a retired youth librarian who was awarded the Mich. Library Assoc.
Award of Merit as youth librarian of the year (2002). She is also an educator who taught writing at the high school and college level, and to third-graders under the auspices of the Mich.
Council for the Arts. Currently her presentations include author talks and workshops for writers, teachers, and librarians. The author of ten picture books and two novels, as well as two forthcoming books, she was honored by being invited to read at the 2005 White House Easter Egg Roll.
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In 2010 Shutta was chosen to tour and present to children at American military schools throughout Japan.
Courtesy of Knopf Growing up as the oldest of ten children, Thomas has lots of responsibility. He helps his parents take care of his brothers and sisters—he, teaches them manners, and entertains them with stories about courageous. His siblings look up to him. Not literally, of course, because Thomas is very small for his age. At 12 years old, he looks closer to age 8. Becoming a Page After meeting an injured knight named Sir Gerald on the shore, Thomas and his bring him home. Thomas proves himself to be good with the knight’s.
And after talking to his parents, Sir Gerald offers Thomas a job as his page. Thomas leaves home and goes to live at the castle where he is trained. Becoming a Squire Thomas is bullied because of his size. And it doesn’t help that regular are far too heavy for him. But with practice and determination, Thomas trains hard and is eventually promoted to a. Becoming a Knight The is in a time of war, and the ill king has few knights to send into battle. While all the knights are away trying to prevent an invasion, the dragon queen kidnaps Princess Eleanor.
Far too old to travel, the King agrees to make Thomas a knight, and sends him to retrieve the. But how can one young knight defeat a humongous, ancient? The Bottom Line Thomas and the Dragon Queen is a story of courage. Kenwood tk 280 programming instructions. It shows that many people, and creatures, are judged and misunderstood. While Thomas may be small, he has more bravery than most grown knights. And even dragons, who are feared and killed, may not be the enemy that seem to believe. This story is great for young adults who love dragon books.
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