The Dragon's Guide to Making Your Human Smarter

Miss Drake, a 3,000-year-old dragon, continues her mentorship of her "pet human" Winnie in this sequel to The Dragon's Guide to Making Perfect Pets. When Winnie enrolls in a prestigious magical academy, Miss Drake must help guide her through the challenges while keeping their true relationship hidden from the human world. The story follows their adventures as Winnie learns to navigate both her regular middle school classes and her secret magical studies. Miss Drake serves as Winnie's tutor and protector, though she often finds herself learning unexpected lessons from her young human companion. The book blends fantasy, humor and heart in its exploration of friendship and growth across generations. Through their experiences together, both dragon and human discover that being a teacher and being a student are roles that can shift and evolve.

Readers say this sequel maintains the humor and charm of the first book but with a slower pace. Parents and children appreciate the focus on school and learning challenges that middle-grade students face. Liked: - Dragon Miss Drake's sarcastic personality and wit - Real-world issues mixed with fantasy elements - Messages about friendship and accepting differences - Works as a standalone story despite being a sequel Disliked: - Less action than the first book - Some found the school-focused plot less exciting - A few readers wanted more dragon scenes Ratings: Goodreads: 4.15/5 (251 ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (31 ratings) One parent reviewer noted: "My 10-year-old daughter related to Winnie's academic struggles and enjoyed seeing magic mixed into ordinary school problems." A student reviewer commented: "I wish there were more scenes with Miss Drake doing dragon things instead of so much about tests and studying."

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🐲 This book is part of a series where a 3,000-year-old dragon named Miss Drake attempts to teach proper behavior to her "pet human," a young girl named Winnie. 📚 Author Laurence Yep has won multiple prestigious awards, including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award) for his lasting contribution to children's literature. 🎨 The series combines elements of fantasy with everyday school life, exploring themes of friendship, family dynamics, and the challenges of fitting in when you're different. 🌟 The book features whimsical illustrations by Mary GrandPré, who is famous for illustrating the original U.S. editions of the Harry Potter series. 🗺️ The story is set in San Francisco, where author Laurence Yep grew up as a Chinese-American, and many of his works reflect his experiences growing up between two cultures.