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Dragon of the Red Dawn

Mary Pope Osborne
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Dragon of the Red Dawn

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Mary Pope Osborne

Dragon of the Red Dawn

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

121

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Japan • Medieval Era

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

7-10 years

Lexile Level

580L

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Super Short Summary

In Dragon of the Red Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne, readers follow Jack and Annie as they travel to ancient Japan in their magic tree house. They meet a poet and must solve the mystery of the "Dragon of the Red Dawn" to help save the city of Edo from disaster.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Inspirational

Hopeful

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

6,998 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dragon of the Red Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne is praised for its engaging storytelling and educational value, taking young readers on a historical journey with magic and adventure. The accessible language and captivating plot keep children entertained while learning. However, some critics feel the character development is limited. Overall, it's a delightful read for its target audience.

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Who Should Read Dragon of the Red Dawn?

Fans of Dragon of the Red Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne likely enjoy adventurous, time-traveling tales with historical settings, akin to Magic Tree House series entries. These readers, typically children aged 6-9, appreciate stories blending education and fantasy, similar to The Boxcar Children and A to Z Mysteries.

4.4

6,998 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

121

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Japan • Medieval Era

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

7-10 years

Lexile Level

580L

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