Today is one of those little known celebration days:
If you're a story-loving reader, or even just a Library-hang-outer, what better way to appreciate dragons than to pick up a dragon story (or several)? Dragons are increasingly popular among all readers, but there are some really nice offerings for "younger" readers that all ages can enjoy ...
The Hobbit: JRR Tolkien
As someone who has seen
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug multiple times already, how could I not include this dragon story? Smaug may not be THE central focus, but he plays a pretty huge role in the book.
The Firelight trilogy: Sophie Jordan
A YA trilogy about a girl who discovers she is a draki - a descendant of dragons with the ability to take human form. Of course there's going to be all kinds of drama and intrigue with a discovery like that!
Seraphina: Rachel Hartman
Another teenager girl discovers there's more to her life than appears, with shape-shifting dragons, royal coups and music. (I hear there's going to be
a sequel published in 2015).
How to Train Your Dragon series: Cressida Cowell
If you've seen the movie, you know this is not your average dragon-viking story. This upper elementary/middle grades series is a fun read for all ages. (And if you haven't seen the movie yet, you should!)
The Last Dragon Chronicles: Chris D'Lacey
Another upper elementary/middle grades series (with incredibly cool covers), follows the adventures of David, a boy who discovers dragons and their powers.
The Ice Dragon: George R. R. Martin
Yep,
Game of Thrones author Martin has written a children's (upper elementary) book about a girl and her ice dragon buddy. Definitely a story older dragon readers can enjoy too.
And, of course, there are plenty of adorable picture books too ...
