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Cover of Dragons and Marshmallows (Zoey and Sassafras, 1)

Dragons and Marshmallows (Zoey and Sassafras, 1)

Asia Citro (2017-03-14)

Subgenre
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages96 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age6

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal Harm

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

A New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2017 SelectionA Mighty Girl Book of the YearIllinois Monarch Award Nominee 2018-2019Florida SSYRA Book Award Nominee 2018-2019Washington OTTER Award Nominee 2018-2019 With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the first book of this series, Zoey discovers a glowing photo and learns an amazing secret. Injured magical animals come to their backyard barn for help! When a sick baby dragon appears, it’s up to Zoey and Sassafras to figure out what’s wrong. Will they be able to help little Marshmallow before it’s too late? Each story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn't a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

Is Dragons and Marshmallows (Zoey and Sassafras, 1) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

A gentle early chapter book about a girl who discovers magical injured animals come to her backyard for help, solving problems through science experiments and investigation. Zero violence, scary content, or mature themes.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm.

Who'll love this

Young readers who love animals and science will enjoy helping Zoey solve mysteries and care for magical creatures like a baby dragon.

Tags

Early Chapter BookScience Fiction ElementsAnimal FantasyEducational Fiction