The Dragon and the Iron Factory

by Leah Kaminski, Jared Sams (Illustrator)

Overview

Elena, Amy, and Fiona are going on a wartime mission! They must join Rosie the Riveter and other women workers at the Bath Iron Works, a huge shipyard in Bath, Maine. But they're not there to build ships--they're looking for a huge red dragon! They have to be careful not to blow their cover, and to stay on this dangerous dragon's good side. Join the girls as they search for the dragon, outwit evildoers, and learn about the history of the 1940s.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534178441
Publisher:	Torch Graphic Press
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	The Secret Society of Monster Hunters
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	62 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 4–8—This graphic novel series features a spunky group of children who use their uncle's time machine to locate supernatural creatures and keep them hidden from the public. In each book, the friends travel to a different decade in the 20th century to seek out a creature, including a Kraken in 1950s Boston, a poltergeist in 1990s Seattle, and a fairy in 1920s Harlem. A packing list of essential items, such as clothes and accessories to wear to fit in, is included. There is also information that explains important events and pop culture. Information boxes and vocabulary are scattered throughout the pages; each title includes a related activity. The pages are filled with bold, bright colors and feature a diverse cast of characters. However, the narratives sometimes jump forward as if panels are missing, and the historical information is on the lighter side. VERDICT While not a comprehensive study, this is the perfect series for kids who claim to hate history. Readers will learn fascinating facts without realizing it.

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