About This Book:
Miriam is the youngest in her family, but she’s not as gullible as everybody thinks. Using her superior detective skills, she sets out to find the truth.It’s time for Miriam’s class trip to the zoo, and each student has to write an animal report. Her classmates want to research swans, elephants, and monkeys, but Miriam’s got something way more interesting in mind. Her sister swears that when she went on this trip, she found a secret dragon.
Miriam is determined to find it too . . . if it’s even real.
Miriam’s Magical Creature Files:
- The Truth about the Tooth Fairy (Miriam’s Magical Creature Files #1)
- The Discovery of Dragons (Miriam’s Magical Creature Files #2)
- The Mystery of the Mermaid (Miriam’s Magical Creature Files #3)
*Review Contributed by Connie Reid, Site Manager*
Miriam’s Magical Creature Files #2: The Discovery of Dragons offers a lighthearted investigation into whether dragons are real. Miriam is an Orthodox Jew, and her religion is woven expertly into the larger plot that provides both positive representation and an invitation to others outside of the religion to become friends with this precocious character.
Miriam’s class is going to the zoo, and this is her chance to investigate. Her father is there as a parent chaperone. Her opinion swings wildly back and forth on whether she likes that he has come along. Generally, depending on whether things are going her way, which does provide humor to the story.
The illustrations, side notes, and charts add spunk and humor to the story. The larger font size and generous sprinkling of illustrations throughout make this beginning chapter book great for newly independent readers.
Overall, this book is perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones (Barbara Park), Ghoulia (Barbara Cantini), and Ava Lin (Tricia Seabolt). I enjoyed the humor and bright personality of Miriam. The premise is believable, and the Jewish culture was integrated seamlessly.
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