The Dragon Thief (Dragons in a Bag, #2) by Zetta Elliott
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers on October 22, 2019
ISBN: 1524770493
Pages: 176
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Kavita has stolen a dragon from her brother’s friend, Jaxon. Jaxon’s only job was to return three dragons to the realm of magic, and Kavita has ruined everything. Kavita tries to keep the dragon a secret, but it keeps growing. Enlisting the help of Aunty, the two work to outsmart Blue from the magical realm to help get the dragon home.

This book is the sequel to Dragons in a Bag, but it’s fine as a stand alone book. The writing and story are great, and lovers of fun fantasy will enjoy this tale. The book features a diverse cast of characters and a strong female lead. The story is easy to follow and an entertaining read, but things seemed to wrap up unexpectedly quickly and easily. This book is best for 3-5th graders and could be used as a classroom read aloud. A good purchase for libraries where young fantasy is very popular.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME