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Ace Dragon Ltd - Russell Hoban

Description: ISBN 0099842106 / Author: Russell Hoban / Genre: Junior Books

Newest Review: ... dragon tells him that Ltd means that he can't do everything, he can only do some things which include flying, making fire and ... more

... spinning gold into straw (so more than the average person!). We then meet Ace Dragon Ltd at the underground and he is a big orange dragon wearing wellington boots. Strangely enough no-one else seems to notice him, now I haven't been to London since I was very young but I think even though people are pretty busy in London, they might just notice a large orange dragon wearing wellingtons! Anyway Ace challenges John to a fight and if John wins then he will take him flying. John wins and they go flying and sky writi...more

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Ace Dragon Ltd - Russell Hoban: What would you do if you met a dragon? (540 words)
by - written on 21/04/06 (Very useful, 88 readings)
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Ace Dragon Ltd is a childrens book by Russell Hoban with illustrations by Quentin Blake. I have not come across Russell Hoban before but Quentin Blake is famous for illustrating most of the Roald Dahl books. The book belonged to my brother when he was younger and now I read it to my friends children when I am babysitting. It would appeal to aged 5-7 year olds and probably is aimed more at boys than girls but I wouldn't want to appear too sexist! The Story John is a young boy who is out walking one day when he sees a manhole cover which says Ace Dragon Ltd. He knocks on the cover and he hears a voice who tells him that he is Ace Dragon Ltd. The ... Read the complete review