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Dragon Masters #22
Guarding the Invisible Dragons
Drake and the other Dragon Masters must help save a nest of baby Invisible Dragons in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! A nest of baby Invisible Dragons has been discovered in Aragon and the babies' parents are nowhere to be found! The baby dragons need to eat the fruit from the magical Dragon Tree to keep their invisible powers. But the tree grows on the dangerous Dove Island… Drake, Worm, and Carlos' cousin Val must travel there to find the baby dragons’ parents and the fruit before the baby dragons lose their powers forever! Also, one of the baby dragons forms a close bond with Val. Could Val be a Dragon Master? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!
96 pages, Paperback
Published September 6, 2022
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About the author
Tracey West
724 books539 followersTracey West is the New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Masters, a series in the Scholastic Branches line. She has written more than 400 books for kids, including the Pixie Tricks series and the Underdogs series with Kyla May.
Some readers also know Tracey for writing books based on animation such as Pokémon and LEGO Ninjago.
She currently lives in the western Catskills of New York with her husband, Bill; their adopted dogs; and a whole mess of chickens.
Some readers also know Tracey for writing books based on animation such as Pokémon and LEGO Ninjago.
She currently lives in the western Catskills of New York with her husband, Bill; their adopted dogs; and a whole mess of chickens.
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October 18, 2022
Parents be aware - author uses they/their pronouns for the newest dragon master Val. Not only is it not appropriate for the kids book (written for 2nd graders), but I also isn't grammatically correct.
September 20, 2022
So disappointed that the author felt it necessary to use non-binary pronouns in a book geared to 6-8 year olds. Too confusing! Not something this age group should be thinking about.
November 6, 2022
Why introduce a “they/them” character to an audience of five to nine year olds? Is it really necessary? Not only does is bring up questions that a CHILD doesn’t need to even think about, it’s not grammatically correct. These are kids! This is in my child’s school library! This is not okay. 0/5 stars, do not recommend. Sad that my child’s favorite series is ruined. Thankful I didn’t buy these books.
September 25, 2022
Character named Val goes by them/their.
I am so disappointed! We have loved reading this series until now. I had to explain to my 6 and 8 year old that some people think being neither a female or male is something they can choose. This is against our beliefs. We will no longer purchase or read these books. It is not appropriate for children to be indoctrinated in immorality.
I am so disappointed! We have loved reading this series until now. I had to explain to my 6 and 8 year old that some people think being neither a female or male is something they can choose. This is against our beliefs. We will no longer purchase or read these books. It is not appropriate for children to be indoctrinated in immorality.
September 25, 2022
My sons love this series and couldn’t wait to finally get it in the mail after being on pre-order for months. We devoured it in just a few days and now they eagerly await book 23. While I fully support the author including a character with alternate pronouns for the first time, if it makes anyone feel better who is upset about it, my kids didn’t even notice. Seems like the author is trying to continue making the characters Drake meets different, interesting and diverse. No different than any of her other books. It has zero to do with the plot, as that still focuses on dragons. Bravo, Tracey West!
March 12, 2024
Our child has loved this series and read the first 21 books, but 22 introduces they/their pronouns and goes woke. And for parents that take painstaking care to teach their kids grammar and proper writing styles, the they/their pronouns just confuse kids -- especially when they are in grade one.
It's not just kids, when I read, "they extended their hand," but it's one person, I too am confused.
When you look up "they" from Oxford Languages you get: used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
If you then use it to define one person you get confusion. Welcome to Doublethink!
Another series bites the dust!
It's not just kids, when I read, "they extended their hand," but it's one person, I too am confused.
When you look up "they" from Oxford Languages you get: used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
If you then use it to define one person you get confusion. Welcome to Doublethink!
Another series bites the dust!
November 16, 2022
Cute! Again love the diversity that doesn’t “other”. Such a cute series!
September 12, 2022
Another great read in an excellent series. These books are well below my youngest daughters reading level. But she loves them so much. She reads for 20 minutes 5 days most weeks and a book in this series use to take her 10-12 days to read. This one she read in under three sittings, like the last one. We have pre-order the next volume Curse of the Shadow Dragon. I have said it before and I state it again, this series gets better and better. It has serious staying power. And in this volume we get a few more surprises! This is book 22 but we have reread a few of the volumes, making it the 32st time we have read a book in the series. As a family we eagerly await the new volumes that have been announced. This volume Matt Loveridge is the illustrator, he has illustrated a few in the series. But let us return to this volume.
The part of the description of this volume is:
“Drake and the other Dragon Masters must help save a nest of baby Invisible Dragons in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
A nest of baby Invisible Dragons has been discovered in Aragon and the babies' parents are nowhere to be found! The baby dragons need to eat the fruit from the magical Dragon Tree to keep their invisible powers. But the tree grows on the dangerous Dove Island… Drake, Worm, and Carlos' cousin Val must travel there to find the baby dragons’ parents and the fruit before the baby dragons lose their powers forever! Also, one of the baby dragons forms a close bond with Val. Could Val be a Dragon Master?”
This story picks up right after the previous one. This story was more of a quest and adventure than a battle. My daughter reads through the chapter titles before beginning, and she guesses what might happen. The chapters this time are:
Training Lalo
Dragon Trouble
Queen Sofia
The Dragon’s Nest
The Third Horn
The Searche Begins
A Surprise
Follow Fig!
Into the Mountain
Trapped!
The Dragon Tree
A Magical Fruit
A Dafe Home
Diego’s Idea
A Perfect Pair
This story is different. It was not action from beginning to end. The story begins with a training sequence. Worm and Drake are helping Lalo Carlos. There is a brief recap of some of Drake’s adventures. Carlos’s cousin Val dreams of being a dragon master. Immediately a soldier appears on horseback summoning Diego, who is Carlos’s mentor. And the adventure begins. A nest of baby dragons has been found and they are invisible dragons, they need help. My daughter listed many things she loved about this book. She loved Val and Fig’s growing relationship. She loved that the Master Dragon Stone recognised an already existing relationship, which we had not see previously. And she absolutely love the baby dragons. She was very excited that we got to spend time with Diego in this story and said it was like visiting with an old friend.
This is another excellent read in a great series. It has real staying power. Even though they are well below her reading level my daughter loves them! I believe they will be lifelong favorites.
The part of the description of this volume is:
“Drake and the other Dragon Masters must help save a nest of baby Invisible Dragons in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
A nest of baby Invisible Dragons has been discovered in Aragon and the babies' parents are nowhere to be found! The baby dragons need to eat the fruit from the magical Dragon Tree to keep their invisible powers. But the tree grows on the dangerous Dove Island… Drake, Worm, and Carlos' cousin Val must travel there to find the baby dragons’ parents and the fruit before the baby dragons lose their powers forever! Also, one of the baby dragons forms a close bond with Val. Could Val be a Dragon Master?”
This story picks up right after the previous one. This story was more of a quest and adventure than a battle. My daughter reads through the chapter titles before beginning, and she guesses what might happen. The chapters this time are:
Training Lalo
Dragon Trouble
Queen Sofia
The Dragon’s Nest
The Third Horn
The Searche Begins
A Surprise
Follow Fig!
Into the Mountain
Trapped!
The Dragon Tree
A Magical Fruit
A Dafe Home
Diego’s Idea
A Perfect Pair
This story is different. It was not action from beginning to end. The story begins with a training sequence. Worm and Drake are helping Lalo Carlos. There is a brief recap of some of Drake’s adventures. Carlos’s cousin Val dreams of being a dragon master. Immediately a soldier appears on horseback summoning Diego, who is Carlos’s mentor. And the adventure begins. A nest of baby dragons has been found and they are invisible dragons, they need help. My daughter listed many things she loved about this book. She loved Val and Fig’s growing relationship. She loved that the Master Dragon Stone recognised an already existing relationship, which we had not see previously. And she absolutely love the baby dragons. She was very excited that we got to spend time with Diego in this story and said it was like visiting with an old friend.
This is another excellent read in a great series. It has real staying power. Even though they are well below her reading level my daughter loves them! I believe they will be lifelong favorites.
May 4, 2024
I like this series for the positivity and diversity. This is the first book that has a non-binary character and it's very subtle, mostly just referring to Val as Val (sometimes using they/them) and everyone gets on with the story and action without misgendering Val.
Good addition to the series and great opportunity for teaching if you want to call your kid's attention to the pronouns.
Good addition to the series and great opportunity for teaching if you want to call your kid's attention to the pronouns.
April 15, 2024
Honestly very aggravated that the author felt the need to use they/them pronouns in this book.
November 21, 2024
The author's politics don't belong in my five-year-old's bedroom.
November 17, 2022
Thank you Tracey West!!
Kids need to see themselves in books, including kids who use they/them pronouns. And adventure and fantasy! Yah!!
Kids need to see themselves in books, including kids who use they/them pronouns. And adventure and fantasy! Yah!!
December 2, 2022
Finally an inclusive kids book. My son loved this book (and the whole series).
September 7, 2022
We love Dragon Masters! Here is another fun adventure for Drake and Carlos - this time with Carlos's cousin Val and a whole bunch of baby dragons. My kids love love love these books. The illustrations of the invisible dragons (as they appear and disappear) were fabulous. They cracked up at the part about the orange (might have been they were pretty tired, but boy that had them in stitches) and loved trying to figure out how the invisible dragons powers worked.
This book has been out for one day and they already cannot wait until the next one. Only downside for this book for us was no Bo, Rory, and Ana. Thanks Tracy West for writing such engaging characters and we literally can't wait to find out about the Shadow Dragon and how the Dragon Masters are going to save the world - again!
This book has been out for one day and they already cannot wait until the next one. Only downside for this book for us was no Bo, Rory, and Ana. Thanks Tracy West for writing such engaging characters and we literally can't wait to find out about the Shadow Dragon and how the Dragon Masters are going to save the world - again!
August 3, 2024
Story wise, I actually didn’t find this one as engaging as other books so really it’s probably a 3.5 stars… BUT giving it five stars as a middle-finger to all the reviewers 1 starring it because the new character is non-binary!
Their pronoun is literally only used twice in the book and every other time, it’s just their name. The fact that they are non-binary is never even discussed and my daughter didn’t even notice (although we’re decent humans who know non-binary people in real life so maybe that’s why she didn’t bat an eye).
Huuuuuge eye roll at the dramatics from immature readers. Can believe in dragons and magic but *GASP!* not a THEY pronoun!
Their pronoun is literally only used twice in the book and every other time, it’s just their name. The fact that they are non-binary is never even discussed and my daughter didn’t even notice (although we’re decent humans who know non-binary people in real life so maybe that’s why she didn’t bat an eye).
Huuuuuge eye roll at the dramatics from immature readers. Can believe in dragons and magic but *GASP!* not a THEY pronoun!
September 6, 2022
Ugh!! I'm soooo frustrated! WHY would they RUIN this beloved series for us! The new dragon master is addressed using they/them pronouns. This book is meant for SIX TO EIGHT YEAR OLDS!!! That age range does NOT need to know or concern themselves with pronouns!!!! We are done with Dragon Masters and will not be purchasing more of this series.
October 5, 2024
Having a non-binary character in a series like this is so nice to see, and even nicer seeing them introduced without drawing huge attention to it, in the story. It makes us feel less abnormal, more welcome. Thank you so much to the author for this series, and this choice, it means the world.
September 16, 2024
Read this with my 8 year old who didn’t even question Val’s they/them pronouns. Fun story with cute (sometimes) invisible dragons.
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November 24, 2024I read to Galen on November 13 and 14, 2024.
March 4, 2024
My son is only 6 and didn’t question the they/them pronouns of the new character. Tracey is constantly adding new and diverse characters and my son likes seeing such different characters. I liked that Tracey didn’t explain the characters pronouns so if my son had had questions he would have been able to have a conversation about it with me, his trusted adult. No agenda pushing here which I liked. It did NOT take away from the story and we will continue this series.
September 18, 2022
A new character has the they/their pronoun but it was not explained. I thought it was a mistake at first. It's fine to have diverse characters but in such an early chapter book meant for 1st-3rd grade, I feel like some explanation would be good. Otherwise some readers will be confused.
April 12, 2023
Noticed the careful use of "their" pronouns with this book. Good conversation starter with my 6 and 8 year olds...especially about being grammatically correct. 🤦♀️
July 9, 2023
I asked ry what his favorite part was: "I don't know. There was so many good stuffs. The whole book was cool."
August 17, 2023
Great dragon masters story as usual. Too bad they didn't think to use a belt as a leash for a certain baby dragon in order to know where she was, but that ended up not mattering. It amused me how unbothered Worm looked in the waterfall picture. I couldn't tell what real country this location was inspired by--something with shell motifs, a castle, and a dangerous island.
I appreciate how the author takes the first chapter to help remind kids of relevant things happening in the series. Not really necessary if you're binge reading them like my son did, but still a good refresher if things are blending together or you've had to wait a while for the next book to be released. I read the first 10 books to my son but he read the rest of them without me, so I may need to catch up. It's a very quick read for an adult when you're not reading out loud! I read this one because the nonbinary character came up in a discussion and I was curious how that was handled, since my son never mentioned anything.
I wonder if the author intentionally chose invisible dragons to be the dragon for her nonbinary character to represent how that portion of the population often feels excluded. I thought Val's inclusion was excellently done. They make a great co-main character for this story and have a very kind disposition. Nothing is being shoved down readers' throats. Val simply exists--as would a character who is blonde, in a wheelchair, or allergic to peanuts--and tries to help the baby dragons by teaming up with Drake and the others.
For those doubting, the singular "they" is indeed grammatically correct. Imagine you're at school and your teacher tells you "a magician is coming to do an assembly and they will be doing magic tricks." You know it's one magician but you don't know anything else about them. We use it [correctly] all the time when we don't know the identity of a person, but somehow we think that stops applying once we've seen their face or heard their name. (That was two more correct uses just then, by the way.)
The "they/their" pronouns only show up five times in 90 pages. The rest of the time it's Val's name. Nothing feels odd or unnatural. The amount of attention I'm giving it in this review is way out of proportion to the amount in the story. The pronouns aren't explained because it doesn't matter to the story. I think not explaining was also a smart choice because it lets parents have the conversation, provided kids even notice. If my 7.5-year-old had he would have asked me, which is obviously preferable to him getting info elsewhere. (Yes some parents will get it wrong but that's on them to learn accurately, as it is with any topic.)
I don't think the audience is too young, because kids will be exposed to things whether you like it or not, and it's better have more time to prepare. This is also around the age where many trans and nonbinary individuals have reported noticing they felt different from or less than their peers. (And by the way, they don't feel like it's a choice, so the reviewer talking about how she had to teach her kids about people "choosing to be male or female" has misunderstood and probably not gotten her info from an actual nonbinary person--if they felt like it was a choice, they'd pick something easier to deal with!) Regardless of the reason, it's someone else's nuanced life. The younger we can teach our kids to be compassionate to people with different experiences, the kinder our world will be.
I appreciate how the author takes the first chapter to help remind kids of relevant things happening in the series. Not really necessary if you're binge reading them like my son did, but still a good refresher if things are blending together or you've had to wait a while for the next book to be released. I read the first 10 books to my son but he read the rest of them without me, so I may need to catch up. It's a very quick read for an adult when you're not reading out loud! I read this one because the nonbinary character came up in a discussion and I was curious how that was handled, since my son never mentioned anything.
I wonder if the author intentionally chose invisible dragons to be the dragon for her nonbinary character to represent how that portion of the population often feels excluded. I thought Val's inclusion was excellently done. They make a great co-main character for this story and have a very kind disposition. Nothing is being shoved down readers' throats. Val simply exists--as would a character who is blonde, in a wheelchair, or allergic to peanuts--and tries to help the baby dragons by teaming up with Drake and the others.
For those doubting, the singular "they" is indeed grammatically correct. Imagine you're at school and your teacher tells you "a magician is coming to do an assembly and they will be doing magic tricks." You know it's one magician but you don't know anything else about them. We use it [correctly] all the time when we don't know the identity of a person, but somehow we think that stops applying once we've seen their face or heard their name. (That was two more correct uses just then, by the way.)
The "they/their" pronouns only show up five times in 90 pages. The rest of the time it's Val's name. Nothing feels odd or unnatural. The amount of attention I'm giving it in this review is way out of proportion to the amount in the story. The pronouns aren't explained because it doesn't matter to the story. I think not explaining was also a smart choice because it lets parents have the conversation, provided kids even notice. If my 7.5-year-old had he would have asked me, which is obviously preferable to him getting info elsewhere. (Yes some parents will get it wrong but that's on them to learn accurately, as it is with any topic.)
I don't think the audience is too young, because kids will be exposed to things whether you like it or not, and it's better have more time to prepare. This is also around the age where many trans and nonbinary individuals have reported noticing they felt different from or less than their peers. (And by the way, they don't feel like it's a choice, so the reviewer talking about how she had to teach her kids about people "choosing to be male or female" has misunderstood and probably not gotten her info from an actual nonbinary person--if they felt like it was a choice, they'd pick something easier to deal with!) Regardless of the reason, it's someone else's nuanced life. The younger we can teach our kids to be compassionate to people with different experiences, the kinder our world will be.
March 21, 2023
Dragon Masters Guarding the Invisible Dragons is a thrilling adventure story that will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. In this book, the dragon masters, Carlos and his dragon Lalo are called upon to help Queen Sophia with a mysterious problem involving invisible dragons. As they set off on their quest, they encounter a series of challenges and dangers that test their bravery and resourcefulness.
One of the strengths of this book is the vivid and imaginative world that the author has created. The idea of invisible dragons is fascinating, and how the story unfolds keeps readers engaged and guessing. The author does a great job of balancing action and suspense with moments of humor and heart. The characters are likable and relatable, and young readers will enjoy following their adventures.
Another notable aspect of this book is how it encourages bravery and curiosity in its young readers. Carlos and Lalo are great role models for children, showing them that it's essential to be brave and to try new things, even when they're scary. The book also reinforces the idea that it's necessary to help others and to work together to solve problems.
In conclusion, Dragon Masters Guarding the Invisible Dragons is a fun and exciting book that young readers will love. It's an excellent choice for parents and teachers looking for engaging and inspiring stories for their children. The book's themes of bravery, curiosity, and teamwork are timeless and important, and the story will surely capture the imaginations of readers of all ages.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the world of Dragons? Then click the link to purchase your own copy. It's a great way to experience the magic of this incredible book.
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I put together a fantastic review of this book. Make sure to watch the full version on my YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/oGLgBHrrioY
One of the strengths of this book is the vivid and imaginative world that the author has created. The idea of invisible dragons is fascinating, and how the story unfolds keeps readers engaged and guessing. The author does a great job of balancing action and suspense with moments of humor and heart. The characters are likable and relatable, and young readers will enjoy following their adventures.
Another notable aspect of this book is how it encourages bravery and curiosity in its young readers. Carlos and Lalo are great role models for children, showing them that it's essential to be brave and to try new things, even when they're scary. The book also reinforces the idea that it's necessary to help others and to work together to solve problems.
In conclusion, Dragon Masters Guarding the Invisible Dragons is a fun and exciting book that young readers will love. It's an excellent choice for parents and teachers looking for engaging and inspiring stories for their children. The book's themes of bravery, curiosity, and teamwork are timeless and important, and the story will surely capture the imaginations of readers of all ages.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the world of Dragons? Then click the link to purchase your own copy. It's a great way to experience the magic of this incredible book.
https://amzn.to/3Zh4h43
I put together a fantastic review of this book. Make sure to watch the full version on my YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/oGLgBHrrioY
January 3, 2023
Love this series, love this book!
As many reviewers note, this book has a non-binary main character. I enjoyed how West wrote this character. This character's gender was not emphasized any more than any other character's gender- it was just who they were. It was lovely normalization. My kids (4 and 6) barely noticed or cared - they were just in it for the dragons. Eventually they realized that Val was using they/them pronouns. My kids paused, made a mental note, then immediately plunged back into the story.
West's storytelling is strong as always. She keeps the story moving at a strong pace, easily keeping the kids' interest as well as mine. The plot is unique for the series, which is impressive at 22 books in. I like that she featured Diego and Carlos- I like those two, and I like the alternate setting for Drake to explore more. I like that she doesn't try to equally feature all the core Dragon Masters (Rory, Bo, Ana), because it gives the series a lot more space to explore other people and spaces. I haven't yet gotten tired of Drake and Worm's adventures (unlike most of my kids' other picks), and I'm still looking forward to the next one!
As many reviewers note, this book has a non-binary main character. I enjoyed how West wrote this character. This character's gender was not emphasized any more than any other character's gender- it was just who they were. It was lovely normalization. My kids (4 and 6) barely noticed or cared - they were just in it for the dragons. Eventually they realized that Val was using they/them pronouns. My kids paused, made a mental note, then immediately plunged back into the story.
West's storytelling is strong as always. She keeps the story moving at a strong pace, easily keeping the kids' interest as well as mine. The plot is unique for the series, which is impressive at 22 books in. I like that she featured Diego and Carlos- I like those two, and I like the alternate setting for Drake to explore more. I like that she doesn't try to equally feature all the core Dragon Masters (Rory, Bo, Ana), because it gives the series a lot more space to explore other people and spaces. I haven't yet gotten tired of Drake and Worm's adventures (unlike most of my kids' other picks), and I'm still looking forward to the next one!
April 24, 2025
Okay, this one gets some extra points for the fun of having invisible baby dragons, and for the representation of a nonbinary kid. It was easy to miss if you weren't paying attention, but I liked how it was subtle but definitely there. Val wasn't teased or pointed out to be different, but just accepted for who they are. The kids didn't even really notice until I pointed it out, and it was basically a non-issue. I'm super disappointed to read all these reviews that act like this ruins the entire series. There are so many other things that annoy me more plot-wise in these books than a nonbinary character. I don't think it was a coincidence that the nonbinary character is a dragon master to an invisible dragon--nonbinary people often feel invisible because people want to act like they don't exist. My favorite part of this series is the inclusion of diverse dragon masters and Tracey West's willingness to be truly inclusive. Thank you!
August 12, 2025
So dissapointed that there is a "non binary" character. Some kids start reading in Kindergarten and including this character is highly inappropriate.
I'm glad I found out before my kid reached book 22 and I had time to fix what would have been perceived as gramatical error (using "them/their when referring to a single individual).
For parents feel the same way: Did you stop buying the books after 22? Did you buy the rest of the books and corrected the pronouns before allowing your kids to read them? Are there any more non binary/gay/trans characters in the other books.
We really liked the book series, but I don't have time to continue to correct pronouns. Does the Val.character appears again after book 22? Are there more characters like this after book 22?
Thanks
I'm glad I found out before my kid reached book 22 and I had time to fix what would have been perceived as gramatical error (using "them/their when referring to a single individual).
For parents feel the same way: Did you stop buying the books after 22? Did you buy the rest of the books and corrected the pronouns before allowing your kids to read them? Are there any more non binary/gay/trans characters in the other books.
We really liked the book series, but I don't have time to continue to correct pronouns. Does the Val.character appears again after book 22? Are there more characters like this after book 22?
Thanks
April 10, 2023
In the next adventure of Drake and his Earth dragon, Worm, a nest of baby Invisible Dragons has been discovered. Invisible dragons must eat fruit from the magical Dragon Tree to keep their powers. But the tree grows on the dangerous Dove Island and the parents are nowhere to be found!
Together with new character, Carlos' cousin Val, Drake, Worm, and his friends are ready to save the day!
My kids and I get excited to read each new book in this fun, family series. This next story did not disappoint and was enjoyed by all in our group. I especially loved the addition of the nonbinary character Val. I love that kids like Val have representation. Well done!
Together with new character, Carlos' cousin Val, Drake, Worm, and his friends are ready to save the day!
My kids and I get excited to read each new book in this fun, family series. This next story did not disappoint and was enjoyed by all in our group. I especially loved the addition of the nonbinary character Val. I love that kids like Val have representation. Well done!
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February 18, 2025We have adored this series. That said, I was surprised to find a nonbinary character where the characters are 8 years old and the target audience is 6-8 year olds.
This includes proper pronouns of a nonbinary character named Val. They are referenced by pronoun two or three times. Their sexuality is not part of the storyline at all. It went completely over my son’s head. I was reading it to him out loud and that’s far from his radar so it didn’t even register. For older children reading on their own, it might be an opportunity to have a conversation about the LGBTQ+ community. Otherwise it’d probably be confusing on several levels for a young reader.
This includes proper pronouns of a nonbinary character named Val. They are referenced by pronoun two or three times. Their sexuality is not part of the storyline at all. It went completely over my son’s head. I was reading it to him out loud and that’s far from his radar so it didn’t even register. For older children reading on their own, it might be an opportunity to have a conversation about the LGBTQ+ community. Otherwise it’d probably be confusing on several levels for a young reader.
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