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Philip Reeve's "No Such Thing as Dragons" is a captivating chapter book for children aged 4-11, blending fantasy, adventure, and a touch of mystery. Young Ansel, skeptical about dragons, finds himself apprenticed to Brock, a renowned dragon slayer. As they journey to Dragon Mountain, Ansel questions Brock's tales, leading to a thrilling ascent to uncover the truth about the monstrous creature lurking in the crags. This book explores themes of bravery, truth versus deception, and the courage to face the unknown, making it an engaging read-aloud or independent adventure.
A dragon story with a brilliant twist from a multi-award-winning writer. Ansel's new master slays dragons for a living. He says he's hunted the monstrous worms all over Christendom and has the scars to prove it. But is Brock just a clever trickster in shining armour? Ansel is sure there are no such things as dragons. So what is the man-eating creature that makes its lair in the crags of Dragon Mountain? Ansel and Brock must climb the ice face to discover the terrifying truth.
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Do you think Brock was telling the truth at the beginning? How did your opinion change throughout the story?
2
Ansel was scared, but he still climbed the mountain. What does that tell us about bravery?
3
What did you imagine the 'man-eating creature' would be like before you found out the truth?
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How do you decide if someone is telling the truth or just trying to trick you?
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