Author Profile
Carmen Agra Deedy
2 Books
Carmen Agra Deedy is an internationally recognized, award-winning author of children's literature and a captivating master storyteller. Born in Havana, Cuba, and raised in Georgia, her diverse background deeply influences her rich, imaginative narratives. She is widely celebrated for her acclaimed works such as 14 Cows for America and The Cheshire Cheese Cat, weaving tales that charm and inspire young readers.
Books in "The Library Dragon"
Sunrise Elementary School has a brand-new librarian, but she isn't your average teacher. Miss Lotta Scales is an actual, fire-breathing dragon! She takes her job very seriously and fiercely guards the library shelves. In fact, she believes her main duty is to protect the crisp, clean books from the sticky, messy hands of the children. With her thick green scales and fiery temper, no student dares to even touch a single page. But when a brave little girl accidentally opens a book and starts reading a story aloud, something magical begins to happen. Will the joy of a good story be enough to melt a dragon's tough exterior? This funny and heartwarming tale celebrates the power of sharing stories and reminds us that books are truly meant to be read, not just protected.
6-8 Years
Miss Lotty is finally ready to hang up her scales. After five hundred and fifty-seven years of faithfully guarding the books at Sunrise Elementary School, the famous Library Dragon is checking out for good. But on her very last day, a terrifying disaster strikes the school. Someone has decided to remove every single beloved book from the shelves and replace them all with computers. This shocking news is more than enough to make the retiring librarian feel a little hot under the collar. As Miss Lotta Scales bursts into a fiery rage to protect her precious collection, the entire school must figure out how to calm her down. Will anything be able to make her shed her dragon scales one last time? Jump into this witty and humorous adventure where you will discover the irreplaceable magic of real books and the dedicated librarians who fiercely protect them.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
