Raising Dragons

Our rating: *****

Billy Bannister is not your ordinary kid. His breath is so hot that it sets off the sprinkler system at school. After this incident, Billy’s parents realize they need to tell him a big secret: Billy’s father used to be a dragon, making Billy a half dragon! Things are further complicated when a mysterious slayer appears, whose family has tracked Billy’s father since he took on human form. Now Billy and his new friend Bonnie (also a half dragon) are involved in a dangerous dragon hunt, fleeing from a mysterious slayer who will stop at nothing to kill Billy, Bonnie, and Billy’s father. Meanwhile, Billy’s friend Walter and his teacher Professor Hamilton try to piece together clues in order to aid Billy and his family.

And that’s just the basic plot! Davis tells a great story that is very believable. There’s all sorts of intense excitement going on all over the place, so much so that I don’t think I felt safe at all until the very end. As you can probably tell, the plot moves along at a lightning pace, barely stopping for long enough for you to catch your breath. Delightful, amazing, and (I know I’m gushing) brilliant!

4 Responses to “Raising Dragons”


  1. I loved the DIOM books. They are my favorite. I would rate it, on a scale of
    1-10; 10. They are all worth reading.


  2. I have not read it but what do you mean by scary


  3. I have not read it but what do you mean by scary

    The book gets rather intense in places. There are several times when the characters are almost killed, and the ending is really intense. But it’s not particularly gory or anything. Just kind of thrilling.


  4. […] months after the conclusion of Raising Dragons, Bonnie’s father suddenly appears on the scene, claiming that Irene (Bonnie’s mother) […]

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