Dragonbreath (Dragonbreath #1)
by Ursula Vernon (Author)
It's not easy for Danny Dragonbreath to be the sole mythical creature in a school for reptiles and amphibians--especially because he can't breathe fire like other dragons (as the school bully loves to remind him). But having a unique family comes in handy sometimes, like when his sea-serpent cousin takes Danny and his best iguana friend on a mindboggling underwater tour, complete with vomiting sea cucumbers and giant squid. It sure beats reading the encyclopedia to research his ocean report . . .
Using a hybrid of comic-book panels and text, Ursula Vernon introduces an irresistible set of characters with a penchant for getting themselves into sticky situations. It's perfect for both the classroom and fans of Wimpy Kid and Bad Kitty.
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School Library Journal
Gr 2-4 Danny Dragonbreath feels like a loser in more ways than one. No matter how hard he tries, he can't muster up even one lukewarm dragon's breath. Now he's in trouble with his teacher at the Herpitax-Phibbias School for Reptiles and Amphibians. He handed in a carelessly written paper on the ocean and received a well-deserved F. Now he must rewrite the paper. To research the topic he talks to his cousin, a sea serpent. Along with Danny's iguana friend, Wendell, Edward takes them on an underwater adventure to the Sargasso Sea. The adventure becomes life-threatening when Danny and Wendell are attacked by a giant squid. Danny must save his friend and does so with a long-awaited fire breath. Not only is Danny a hero but he gets an A on his re-submitted paper. The exchanges between the less-adventurous and nervous Wendell and nonchalant Danny make this a laugh-out-loud read. The text is generously illustrated with engaging, comic-book style cartoons in green, black, and white, many full page and others that cover several spreads. This humorous adventure story will appeal to reluctant readers and children seeking early chapter books.--Tina Martin, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, IL
Copyright 2010 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
JUV039230 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Bullying
JUV002270 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
JUV002170 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Marine Life
Dragons
Bullying
Bullies
Marine animals
Sargasso Sea
Deep-sea ecology
