Nadine Rake
Official Website of Local Kootenay Author,
Including her debut picture book:
Cornelius The Dragon
REVIEWS
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Nadine's writing is magical and engaging. Her stories pull you in with curious characters, subtle humour, and points to ponder. I cannot wait to see what she comes out with next!
ALLISON KOSTIUK,
TEACHER & UNIVERSITY READING INSTRUCTOR
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Cornelius inspires children as well as adults with his unique skills, his humorous undertakings and his authentic voice. Even when his family expects him to be a
fire-breathing-mean-thing, Cornelius stays true to himself.
YVONNE RAKE,
LIFE & RELATIONSHIP COACH
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This story touches on important subjects including Science and Diversity through the eyes of a delightful little Cornelius. My class fell in love with the main character and were completely engaged through the entire book. A wonderful twist on the notion that all dragons are destined to destruction; Cornelius opens the minds of those who love him to so many other possibilities.
MONICA VORDING, TEACHER, GR 4
REVIEWS
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I love the way this story takes those expected tropes of fantasy and dragons and turns them around with Cornelius expressing his wish of gardening! It does a great job of teaching how to follow your heart and what your passion is no matter what you're expected or assumed to be. Young readers will really enjoy Cornelius and his world of characters!
JUDGE, 30TH ANNUAL WRITER'S DIGEST SELF-PUBLISHED BOOK AWARDS
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Five stars! This book delivers an important message not just for children, but for parents. It teaches kids that they should stand up for what they love to do and be okay with who they are. Such a wonderful book to read with your kids!
BETHANY LYNN, AUTHOR
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What a sweet and story! Cornelius isn't like other dragons, he is different and loves to tend his garden. His family disapproves and wants him to be more like them. I love the meaning behind it. You don't always have to be what others want you to be. Just be you, because who you are is perfect! It's a lovely story to read with your children! The illustrations are fantastic as well. I highly recommend!
BETHANY L. CASS
BIO
Nadine Rake is a teacher who loves to get her students excited about reading and writing. She is a passionate storyteller, free-lance writer, and blogger. She is also a mother of two strong-willed dragons!
Like Cornelius, she knows it takes courage to stand up for yourself, and sometimes you might need a little help from a friend. Nadine tells her students: Be who you truly are; don't let anyone change the real you.
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