The Dragon in the Library: questions to ask and activities to try
Kit hates reading, until she discovers the library's magical secret. The Dragon in the Library is a funny, magical adventure for reluctant readers.
What age is it for? The Dragon in the Library is best for ages 7–10. Good for: A girl who hates reading discovers a magical library.
The Dragon in the Library (Louie Stowell and Davide Ortu)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- A girl who hates reading discovers a magical library
Read it with a child who says they don't like reading. Visit your library afterwards.
What it helps with
- Reluctant reading
- Libraries
- Friendship
- Magic and adventure
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why didn’t Kit like reading?”
- “What did she find?”
- “Who is the librarian?”
- “What danger was the library in?”
- “How did Kit help?”
- “What’s your perfect library?”
5-minute activities to try together
Library visit
Visit a library and find one book that surprises you.
Magic book
Draw what would come out of your favourite book.
Free printables: The Dragon in the Library worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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