I love this book! Mindel is a wonderful book about a smart and a wise-beyond-her-years girl who is determined to save her family home, Castle Draconmere.

I think this book is remarkable on so many levels. Thematically, the book brings together medieval folklore and dragon-lore with traditional Jewish themes, and although it is unexpected, it fits so beautifully and poignantly together. Mindel teaches young Jewish children that they can balance their traditions with their aspirations and that they do not have to be mutually exclusive. It also teaches children to embrace their identity and to realize that even if they havenít quite figured it out just yet, every individual has their own special place in the world.
The bookís hand lettering and illustrations draw the reader into the world of Mindel and one truly does feel as if one is poring over an ancient medieval manuscript. The rhyme scheme of the book also reinforces the immersive experience and makes it that much more fun to read aloud with young ones.
I think children of all ages and adults will finish this book feeling as if they have been enriched, enlightened and entertained. Highly Recommended!
Ruby Assis, Goodreads

I think this book is remarkable on so many levels. Thematically, the book brings together medieval folklore and dragon-lore with traditional Jewish themes, and although it is unexpected, it fits so beautifully and poignantly together. Mindel teaches young Jewish children that they can balance their traditions with their aspirations and that they do not have to be mutually exclusive. It also teaches children to embrace their identity and to realize that even if they havenít quite figured it out just yet, every individual has their own special place in the world.
The bookís hand lettering and illustrations draw the reader into the world of Mindel and one truly does feel as if one is poring over an ancient medieval manuscript. The rhyme scheme of the book also reinforces the immersive experience and makes it that much more fun to read aloud with young ones.
I think children of all ages and adults will finish this book feeling as if they have been enriched, enlightened and entertained. Highly Recommended!
Ruby Assis, Goodreads

Mindel and The Misfit Dragons was an amazing book. I love how she was so persistent and how even though the dragons looked to be misfits, they had a place where they belonged.

I think that the moral is no matter how much it may seem that you’re a misfit, G-d puts you in this world for a reason and every person and thing has its place.
My favorite character is Pointilla, and not just because I’m a girl. She knows that even though her flames are small she could still light up the world, and I admire that.
Sarina, age 11

I think that the moral is no matter how much it may seem that you’re a misfit, G-d puts you in this world for a reason and every person and thing has its place.
My favorite character is Pointilla, and not just because I’m a girl. She knows that even though her flames are small she could still light up the world, and I admire that.
Sarina, age 11