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How to Kick-Start a Dragon

Name: How to Kick-Start a Dragon
ISBN: 9780199168316

By Roderick Hunt

Four key rhymes unlock hilarious reading adventures—but what surprising word will children discover next?

engaging humorous educational rhythmic

Genres

Poetry/Verse Non-fiction

What is How to Kick-Start a Dragon about?

Join the adventure as children explore lively, rhyming stories designed to boost early reading skills. Each tale introduces four key rhymes, helping young readers recognise and read new words through analogy. With engaging narratives and humorous twists, these stories make learning to read both fun and effective.

About the author

Roderick Hunt is a well-known British author who has written many books for children. He is best known for creating the popular Oxford Reading Tree series, including the adventures of Biff, Chip and Kipper. His stories have helped millions of children learn to read and enjoy books around the world.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1996

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