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Dragon Rider

by Cornelia Funke   |  Ages 9-12
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Dragon Rider
Dragon Rider

Magical journey, friendship, dragons seeking peace.

If you're fond of spirited adventure and fantastical worlds, "Dragon Rider" by Cornelia Funke delivers just that. You’ll find yourself rooting for Firedrake, Sorrel, and Ben as they navigate challenges and grow stronger together. It's that blend of camaraderie, bravery, and a dash of magic that makes it a captivating read for dreamers of all ages.

  • Grand Canyon Reader Award for Intermediate Book (2007)
  • Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award for Junior (2007)
  • Sieben Beste - Zürcher Kinderbuchpreis La vache qui lit (1998)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Dragon Rider

by Cornelia Funke   |  Ages 9-12
$6.90 Now $3.90 Save 43%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.04  

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ISBN: 9781910002056
Authors: Cornelia Funke
Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
Date of Publication: 2014-12-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 84131 readers)
 

Magical journey, friendship, dragons seeking peace.

If you're fond of spirited adventure and fantastical worlds, "Dragon Rider" by Cornelia Funke delivers just that. You’ll find yourself rooting for Firedrake, Sorrel, and Ben as they navigate challenges and grow stronger together. It's that blend of camaraderie, bravery, and a dash of magic that makes it a captivating read for dreamers of all ages.

  • Grand Canyon Reader Award for Intermediate Book (2007)
  • Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award for Junior (2007)
  • Sieben Beste - Zürcher Kinderbuchpreis La vache qui lit (1998)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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