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Call Me Drog

Call Me Drog

Published in
2011
3.82
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Description

A moving coming-of-age story, Call Me Drog tells the story of Parker, an eleven-year-old boy who discovers Drog, an ugly green puppet left in the rubbish. Curious, Parker tries the puppet on…and to his horror discovers he cannot take it off. “Call Me Drog!” commands the anarchic puppet but before long, boisterous Drog is leading mild-mannered Parker into all sorts of trouble. However, when his best friend stops talking to him and his Dad threatens to sign him up to the Bradley Military Academy, Parker finds that Drog is the only one he can talk to about his worries. Will Parker be able to get through to his Dad? And will he ever get Drog off his hand..?
Age
9-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
288 pages

Why to read

  • Entertaining and unique storyline
  • Engaging characters
  • Themes of self-acceptance and friendship
  • Humorous situations that children can relate to