Opal's Time to Shine (Gemstone Dragons #1)

by Samantha M Clark (Author) Janelle O Anderson (Illustrator)

Opal's Time to Shine (Gemstone Dragons #1)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Perfect for fans of Unicorn Princesses, this sparkly new chapter book series stars a group of adorable dragons each with their own special gemstone magic.

In an enchanted world full of magical creatures, a group of Gemstone Dragons live in Sparkle Cave deep inside Mineral Mountain. Each dragon has a unique magical power that comes from their gemstone, and while the powers are fun, sometimes they get the dragons into trouble. But there's no problem the Gemstone Dragons can't overcome by working together. The Friendship Festival is coming up! Opal has the power of invisibility and prefers to help out behind the scenes. When she's announced as the festival speaker, she knows that she needs to find someone to take her place. Surely there's a more deserving Gemstone Dragon! But when a crisis threatens the festival, Opal has to step up to try to save the day. Could she be the perfect speaker after all? Join this adorable group of dragons on an action-packed adventure filled with magic, friendship, and teamwork!

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Kirkus Reviews

A magical world featuring an uncertain but determined heroine sure to charm.

Review quotes

"I want to live in this dazzling world where dragons fly over crystal fields, mountains hold untold magic, and friendship shines brightly even in the face of danger. A sparkling jewel of a story!" —Kamilla Benko, bestselling author of The Unicorn Quest series

"Sparkly and kind, this early chapter book shines as bright as the titular dragons' gemstones...A gentle story about how each of us has something special to give, no matter how big or small. Young dragon-lovers will devour this sweet, happy treat and look eagerly for future installments!" —Joy Preble, Children's Programming Director, Brazos Bookstore

Samantha M Clark
Samantha M. Clark loves stories about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances because if four ordinary brothers and sisters can find a magical world at the back of a wardrobe, why can't she? Until she finds her own real-life Narnia, she writes about other ordinary children and teens who've stumbled into a wardrobe of their own. She grew up in different countries around the world and now lives with her husband and two funny dogs in Austin, Texas. Samantha is the regional advisor for the Austin chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators and she explores wardrobes every chance she gets. Her debut novel, The Boy, the Boat, and the Beast, was lauded as "an unforgettable, life-affirming tale" by Booklist. She is also the author of Arrow. Visit her online at SamanthaMClark.com.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781547608881
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date
August 20, 2022
Series
Gemstone Dragons
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
JUV002270 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
Magic
Dragons
Fantasy fiction
Self confidence

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