Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher

About this book

Small for his age but artistically talented, twelve-year-old Jeremy Thatcher unknowingly buys a dragon's egg.

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Why widely assigned

This Fantasy title, typically at grades 4–6. Written in the 1990s; pairs with curriculum units on dragons and pets; cited across 2 curriculum frameworks.

Where this book is assigned

• Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award

  • recommended·4th grade · Marylandsource: Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award — Maryland's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-63-520): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·5th grade · Marylandsource: Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award — Maryland's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-63-520): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·6th grade · Marylandsource: Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award — Maryland's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-63-520): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.

• Nevada Young Readers' Award

  • recommended·4th grade · Nevadasource: Nevada Young Readers' Award — Nevada's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 3-83-56-): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·5th grade · Nevadasource: Nevada Young Readers' Award — Nevada's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 3-83-56-): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·6th grade · Nevadasource: Nevada Young Readers' Award — Nevada's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 3-83-56-): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.

Common questions

What grade level is Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher?

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–6. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher?

It takes about 2h 45m to read Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher (151 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 165 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher?

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher appears on reading lists for Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nevada Young Readers' Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher banned in schools?

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

What themes does Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher explore?

Central themes in Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher include dragons, pets, friendship, drawing. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.