 | House With A Dragon In It Author: Lake, Nick | |
| Price: $7.37 | ||
Summary:
When a mysterious hole opens up in her new foster family's living room, Summer encounters a dragon who offers her three wishes, but as she uses the wishes, the magic takes a dark turn and jeopardizes Summer's deepest desire for a home.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/15/24)
Booklist (+) (09/01/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/10/24)
The Hornbook (00/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/01/2024 *Starred Review* When a sinkhole appears in the Pattinsons’ living room, Summer can’t help but feel she is somehow to blame. Her foster family is at a loss as to how to explain it and cautions the children to steer clear of the crevasse until someone can repair it. But late one night, Summer hears a voice coming from the hole’s depths and climbs down after it. That’s how she comes face-to-face with an ancient dragon and gains possession of an equally ancient glass bottle, sealed with wax and labeled, “Contains one Witch. DO NOT OPEN.” But open it she does, and, with a puff of black smoke, two figures emerge: “the spirit of a witch,” aka Sarah, and Tobias, a talking cat. Much like a released genie, Sarah promises to grant Summer three magical wishes and to spare the girl when wreaking vengeance on the town. As Summer ponders her situation, weighing deep desires, such as for love and acceptance, against wanting to keep the town safe, the fourth-grader is swept into an unexpected adventure that reveals true friendships and family, as well as the power of names and forgiveness. Adorned with Gravett’s emotive charcoals, Lake’s succinct fantasy manages to deliver exciting action without compromising Summer’s emotional and moral struggles. She battles bravely on all fronts, and readers will adore her for it. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
