No Such Thing As Dragons
Welcome to Scholastic Booktalks where we recommend brand new Scholastic books that we think you will love. Today's booktalk is: No Such Thing As Dragons by Philip Reeve.
When Ansel was 7 years old, his mom died. Ansel has been mute ever since. One day, a mysterious man comes to town. This man is willing to purchase Ansel from his father, and make him his servant. He doesn't see Ansel's muteness as a problem. In fact, he sees it as a good thing. Boys who cannot speak, cannot tell secrets.
And this strange man has some very big secrets. The man's name is Brock, and he is a “dragon slayer.” The townspeople pay him handsomely for getting rid of the dragons that plague their lives. But Brock’s secret is that there is no such thing as dragons. He just makes up stories about killing them so the townspeople will give him money. He’s a con-man!
When Ansel and Brock arrive in a small village and announce their intent to slay a dragon, the townspeople are relieved. Now they can stop sacrificing maidens to the dragon and become a peaceful village again. The poor saps! But Brock soon realizes that slaying this dragon will be harder than the others. . . because it might actually be real!
— Jen, Scholastic Booktalker
ya no such thing as dragons but my baby brother say that dragons r real my brother lie to me
Comment #1 | Posted by: rosangela911 on September 22, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Dragons might have been real at one point. That's why I enjoyed Reading about it.How about you?
Comment #2 | Posted by: Robert on September 22, 2010 at 01:33 PM
I would Probably read this book it sounds interesting
Comment #3 | Posted by: jonah on September 22, 2010 at 01:40 PM
This book sounds really good!
Comment #4 | Posted by: awesomesox123 on September 22, 2010 at 03:01 PM
Sounds like a great book! I'll definetely look for that book!
Comment #5 | Posted by: catcat5969 on September 22, 2010 at 10:32 PM
whoopeee....book sounds interesting
Comment #6 | Posted by: turquisebook on September 23, 2010 at 02:59 AM
Looks cool!
Comment #7 | Posted by: Nebbie on September 23, 2010 at 02:09 PM
well dragon eggs might be hiding in the ground for millons and millons and millons of years. I think the exist
Comment #8 | Posted by: Greenpanda47 on September 24, 2010 at 03:42 PM
Interesting summarry! Can't wait to read it!^v^
Comment #9 | Posted by: Peace Angel on September 25, 2010 at 04:32 PM
Hmmmm.... sounds like its playing a bit off of a theme in Dragonheart.
Comment #10 | Posted by: KR: Miranda on September 25, 2010 at 09:32 PM
This book sounds so coooooooooool
Comment #11 | Posted by: fudge dragon on September 27, 2010 at 03:53 PM
im a book and dragon lover
so i love it
Comment #12 | Posted by: mike on September 30, 2010 at 06:10 PM
Hmmm, I'll keep an eye out for it. Sounds awsome.
Comment #13 | Posted by: sarah on October 10, 2010 at 08:16 PM
I feel bad for the boy because his mother died.And I hope he becomes a dragon slayer.It sounds so cool!
Comment #14 | Posted by: Reece on November 15, 2010 at 11:31 AM
its cool,awesome,and pretty interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #15 | Posted by: Frank castle on November 15, 2010 at 11:33 AM
that looks preety scary to me but ill keep a eye out for it i dont know about it yet ill probly get it at Barnes And Nobles
Comment #16 | Posted by: samlovescats311 on November 16, 2010 at 11:27 AM
this book looks great i hope it is very good from cameron rocks
Comment #17 | Posted by: cameron rocks on November 29, 2010 at 10:34 AM
cool...i want to read it!! ^-^
Comment #18 | Posted by: Malice101 on January 29, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Who really believe in Dragons these days???:):)
Comment #19 | Posted by: PINKBASKETBALL57 on November 09, 2011 at 03:15 PM
i never really have been into books about dragons but i love to read i will look into this book series and read every book from cover to cover.
Comment #20 | Posted by: samantha on November 09, 2012 at 09:35 PM
I read this book and i really liked it i think its the best bok i have ever read.:)
Comment #21 | Posted by: BeastlyFairy40 on February 10, 2013 at 11:39 PM