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106 pp.
| Scholastic/Orchard |
January, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-16831-1$9.99
(3)
1-3Dragons of Wayward Crescent series.
Illustrated by
Adam Stower.
Distraught over the town's plans to demolish a historic library clock, Lucy Pennykettle's mother creates a time-keeping dragon, Gauge, to help. At first, Gauge doesn't seem very useful (except for enforcing bedtime), but he manages to save the clock with help from Lucy and a friendly ghost. The lighthearted, quick-moving text is accompanied by line drawings that emphasize Gauge's lively personality.