A Cat's Guide to Bonding With Dragons

by Chris Behrsin

The unlikely duo who might just save the world

Ben must be the hungriest cat ever…

One moment, he was enjoying a breakfast of salmon trimmings in his home in South Wales. The next, he was teleported across time and space onto the cold stone floor of an evil warlock.

Locked in the warlock’s tower through day and night, Ben may have to serve him for a while. He'll hate this, especially having to hunt those infernal demon rats when the warlock doesn’t feed him well at all.

Meanwhile, in a distant academy, a dragon is bored out of her mind. Unable to wear a saddle, no human dares mount her. Is there anyone in this land who can ride her into battle against the forces of the evil warlocks? Somehow, she doubts she’ll ever find a suitable bond.

Unless there is another creature with enough dexterity to fulfil that role. One, perhaps, who is currently sprinting right out of a warlock’s front door… (synopsis from Goodreads)


How Self-Paced Book Club Classes Work

Participation in the self-paced book club includes immediate access to a set of resources and activities to be completed at your own pace.

Families are welcome to use as many or as few of the suggested resources and activities as they'd like to fit their interest and schedules.

Book Club Materials

  • Suggested Reading Schedule

  • Reading Guides with Comprehension Questions (PDF)

  • Vocabulary and Reading Activities

  • Writing/Multimodal Project Prompts

  • Video Discussion of the Book

  • Final Project Feedback Rubrics

Ages:

9-13

Content Note:

This book is generally appropriate for young tween readers. It has an accessible reading level for younger/less skills readers. Content includes: Flawed protagonist, cat thinking in predatory ways, scary situations (age-appropriate), undead, dark/evil magic, interpersonal conflict.

Supplies:

  • A copy of the book A Cat's Guide to Bonding With Dragons by Chris Behrsin (ISBN: 9781915886125).
    Used and borrowed copies will work just fine! If your learner is going to participate in final projects and reading guides, I recommend having a physical copy even if they primarily read the ebook or audiobook. (Dayla Learning Bookshop Link)
  • PDF reader
  • Access to printer recommended


Basic Enrollment

Meet Your Teacher!

Sabrina Weiss

Dr. Weiss has been teaching and facilitating online courses and enrichment activities for over 5 years and specializes in thought-provoking discussions and topics. Dr. Sabrina Weiss earned a B.S. from Stanford’s Science, Technology, and Society program, an M.S. in Bioethics from Albany Medical College, and a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a former U.S. Naval Officer who served overseas in Japan. They love fantasy, science fiction, and gaming (video and tabletop), and enjoy encouraging learners to pursue their passions as a way to build skills.