By Shutta Crum and Illustrated by Lee Wildish
Thomas, the eldest of ten children, is however the smallest. His stature has him constantly picked on and always struggling to prove himself. When the opportunity arises for him to steal away to the castle with the possibility of one day becoming a knight, it’s all he can do to wait for morning to leave. As a squire his determination is tested in the field of battle, but nothing like that when he is sent on a quest to rescue his King’s only daughter and princess. Thomas and the Dragon Queen is a story of a boy who becomes a knight with the help of a few obstacles and friends to show him how valued he truly is. Thomas has to use all his courage and determination to overcome what others think and see him as, a son of a leathersmith.
I thought this was a very fun and enjoyable read. It was a book full of fantasy and adventure that told a story about courage. Many people are judged and misunderstood just by their outer appearance but its not the outside that makes someone great and heroic but inside qualities such as bravery, honesty and being true to oneself. This book would be a great book for boys, although girls could enjoy it too.
I can relate to this story because of my size. I think at one time or another in our lives we all face this kind of problem. It's cool that it points out that anyone can be great if that want to be and that your individual self is important. Great job!
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