


He buys a dragon’s egg and later learns that he is responsible for hatching it! While raising a dragon, Jeremy learns to believe in magic, true friendship, and the power of love. The story follows Jeremy Thatcher, who is struggling to survive bullies, crushes, and sixth grade art class, when he stumbles into a very strange magic shop. The story, originally a children’s book by Bruce Coville, has been adapted for the stage by the WMU Department of Theatre and features sophisticated puppetry that will inspire the imagination. The University Theatre at WMU, in collaboration with Education for the Arts (EFA), is honored to present the world premiere of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher. “…strikes magic in the hearts of all children.” - Book Trends “…a fantasy in which dragons really exist for a little while…” -School Library Journal Review
