Dragonbreath (Dragonbreath, #1)

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.
 

• ISBN10: 0803733631
• ISBN13: 9780803733633
• Publish Date: 11 June 2009
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
• Imprint: Dial Books for Young Readers,US
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 160
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780803733633

Reviews

[Briana @ Pages Unbound]

Dragonbreath is a clever read featuring a spunky and courageous protagonist. The book is a combination of "normal" book text interspersed with comic-like pages that tell parts of the story in ways that make them easier to digest and a lot funnier. Seeing the characters in silly situations with little exclamations of woe or disgust in their speech bubbles is highly amusing! This artistic approach also heightens the reader's sense that Danny is a hero, even if he is still learning to breathe fire.

Danny is a really fun character to read about. He has an interesting sense of humor and an absolute conviction that the world is one big adventure waiting for him to find it. He never thinks he is a failure because he is a late-bloomer in the fire area or that there will be some danger too scary for him to face. His friend Wendall, an iguana, is the voice of logic in all his crazy imaginings. The two are a great pair.

Dragonbreath is quick, entertaining, and a little inspirational. It is a good book for those looking for a story told in a fresh way or who just want to go exploring the wonders and dangers of the ocean.