Book description
Sixth-grader Jeremy Thatcher discovers a strange magic shop he has never seen before. He enters, and his life is changed forever. Buying what he thinks is a marble, he discovers he has really purchased a dragon’s egg. “A funny, enjoyable, imaginative story whose serious undercurrents lend it unexpected depth.”-Kirkus Reviews
Why read it?
1 author picked Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’m a sucker for the idea of a magical book store that has wonderful things in addition to books – like a dragon’s egg, that you can actually hatch.
Having a dragon is a great way to deal with bullies. Plus, Jeremy isn’t the most clever kid. I always thought I could be having more fun than he is – if I had that dragon.
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