Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher facts for kids
Cover of unknown later edition
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| Author | Bruce Coville |
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| Illustrator | Gary A. Lippincott |
| Cover artist | Lippincott |
| Country | United States |
| Series | Magic Shop |
| Genre | Fantasy children's novel |
| Publisher | 1991 Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1991 Hodder (UK) 1992 Aladdin 2007 Harcourt |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 148 |
| ISBN | 0152007482 |
| OCLC | 780935437 |
| LC Class | PZ7.C8344 Je 1991 |
| Preceded by | The Monster's Ring |
| Followed by | Jennifer Murdley's Toad |
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher is an exciting fantasy novel. It was written by Bruce Coville. This book is part of his popular Magic Shop Books series. The story was first published in 1991. It came out from Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Later, Aladdin Books released a paperback version. Harcourt reissued the book in 2007.
What's the Story About?
Jeremy Thatcher knows a lot about animals. His dad is a veterinarian, a doctor for pets. But one day, Jeremy visits Mr. Elive's magic shop. He leaves with a very strange, marbled egg. Soon, it becomes clear this is no ordinary pet.
How can Jeremy keep a secret dragon? This baby dragon breathes fire! It has super sharp teeth. And it eats a lot! The playful baby dragon needs Jeremy to grow up. It needs him to become a magnificent creature of myth. Jeremy doesn't know it yet, but he needs the dragon too. They form a strong, special connection.
Awesome Awards!
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher has won some cool awards. In 1994, it won the Utah Children's Book Award. Bruce Coville, the author, shared a tip. He said, "Always grab the reader by the throat in the first line." This shows how exciting his books are from the start.
The book was also recognized for its fantasy elements. In 1992, it was nominated for the Mythopoeic Award. This award celebrates the best fantasy literature for children.
Facing Challenges
Sometimes, books face challenges. In Iowa, some parents had concerns about Coville's novel. They thought it mentioned "witchcraft and devil worship." However, it was shown there were no such references.
The parents believed certain symbols were connected to these ideas. They pointed to mentions of silver, red, and black. They also noted symbols like the moon and stars. Despite these concerns, the book stayed on the shelves. It continued to be available for readers.
