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Reading is something I loved doing as a kid and is something I encourage with my kids. My 9-year-old Step Daughter struggles with reading at times and I’ve been on the hunt for books that keep her attention.
I recently came across Colton’s Pocket Dragon by Rebecca Massey and I am so happy when both my step-kids took interest. Colton’s Pocket Dragon follows the story of Colton who is a 10-year-old boy who finds an egg that ends up hatching a baby dragon. With every book, there is a new adventure for Colton and his dragon. Together they meet Iggy the Bigfoot, Henry Ford, Alexander Graham Bell and even investigate a haunted house. There are currently two storylines to choose from, the first Colton’s Pocket Dragon and the second is Colton’s Time Machine which involves historical events such as Plymouth Rock, Statue of Liberty, and more.
Thoughts:
First, I am a little biased because I love dragons and I think they are adorable. In fact, I collect miniature baby dragons so this book really drew my attention. The illustrations are bright and eyecatching and the storyline is wonderful. My 9-year-old stepdaughter had little struggle reading the books and they kept her attention. Our favorite was Colton’s Pocket Dragon Book 12: Haunted House. The Time Machine books are a fantastic way for kids to learn about history in a fun way.
You can purchase these books at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.