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Dragon Girl, Volume 1 - by Jeff Weigel (Paperback)

Dragon Girl, Volume 1 - by  Jeff Weigel (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Dragons are dangerous creaturesNall the stories say so. But after 11-year-old Alanna accidentally stumbles upon a cave full of dragon eggs, she soon discovers that maybe the stories have it wrong.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>"Weigel has created a compulsively likable heroine who seamlessly blends her strength and compassion, reminiscent of Ben Hatke's <em>Zita the Spacegirl</em>. With lovable dragons, flying ships and danger around every corner, this delightful fantasy doesn't disappoint." --<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br /> <br /> "A lively yarn whose only fault is that it's over too soon." --<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br /> <br /> Eleven-year-old Alanna and her older brother Hamel are orphans and doing their best to take care of each other until one day Alanna stumbles upon a cave full of dragon eggs. When the eggs hatch with no mother dragon in sight, Alanna decides to take care of the babies herself, even creating a clever costume so that the babies think she, too, is a dragon. With their large appetites and accidental fire burps, Alanna learns that dragon babies are hard work! And when a mama dragon finally comes to claim the babies, Alanna's costume is so convincing that she is swept along for the ride as they journey to Dragon Rock, a mysterious magnetic force that draws dragons of all shapes and sizes to a magical, untouched valley.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>..".a graphic novel that will appeal to readers who love dragons and are looking for a brisk adventure...The characters are rich and interesting." (Esther Keller, School Library Journal's "Good Comics for Kids" blog)<br><br>"<i>Dragon Girl: The Secret Valley</i> is enthusiastically recommended for public and school library graphic novel collections, as well as for dragon lovers everywhere." (Midwest Book Review)<br><br>"It is refreshing to have a female protagonist in a story about dragons, adventure, and battles. An engaging choice." (Andy Plemmons, School Library Journal)<br><br>"This is a fun and adventure filled book with a strong female heroine that will definitely appeal to girls ages 7 to 12. The combination of text and illustrations makes this book appealing to kids who like comics and to kids who are reluctant readers." (Time to Play Magazine)<br><br>"Weigel has created a compulsively likable heroine who seamlessly blends her strength and compassion, reminiscent of Ben Hatke's <i>Zita the Spacegirl</i>. With lovable dragons, flying ships and danger around every corner, this delightful fantasy doesn't disappoint. Get this charmer into the hands of fans of Jeff Smith's <i>Bone</i> series and its spinoffs." (Kirkus Reviews)<br><br>-...a graphic novel that will appeal to readers who love dragons and are looking for a brisk adventure...The characters are rich and interesting.- (Esther Keller, School Library Journal's -Good Comics for Kids- blog)<br><br>-...a rip-roaring adventure... the kind of book I loved as a kid.- (Brigid Alverson, Comic Book Resources -Robot 6- Blog)<br><br>-...you should check out this highly enjoyable graphic novel.- (Eric Henrickson, Detroit News)<br><br>-<i>Dragon Girl: The Secret Valley</i> is enthusiastically recommended for public and school library graphic novel collections, as well as for dragon lovers everywhere.- (Midwest Book Review)<br><br>-Alanna's ingenuity, daring, warmth, and sense of humor make the prospect of future adventures a welcome one.- (Publishers Weekly)<br><br>-It is refreshing to have a female protagonist in a story about dragons, adventure, and battles. An engaging choice.- (Andy Plemmons, School Library Journal)<br><br>-This is a fun and adventure filled book with a strong female heroine that will definitely appeal to girls ages 7 to 12. The combination of text and illustrations makes this book appealing to kids who like comics and to kids who are reluctant readers.- (Time to Play Magazine)<br><br>-Weigel has created a compulsively likable heroine who seamlessly blends her strength and compassion, reminiscent of Ben Hatke's <i>Zita the Spacegirl</i>. With lovable dragons, flying ships and danger around every corner, this delightful fantasy doesn't disappoint. Get this charmer into the hands of fans of Jeff Smith's <i>Bone</i> series and its spinoffs.- (Kirkus Reviews)<br><br>..".a rip-roaringadventure the kind of book I loved as a kid."(Brigid Alverson, Comic Book Resources "Robot 6" Blog)"<br><br>" you should check out this highly enjoyable graphic novel."(Eric Henrickson, Detroit News)"<br><br>""Dragon Girl: The Secret Valley" is enthusiastically recommended for public and school library graphic novel collections, as well as for dragon lovers everywhere."(Midwest Book Review)"<br><br>"Alanna s ingenuity, daring, warmth, and sense of humor make the prospect of future adventures a welcome one."(Publishers Weekly)"<br><br>..".a rip-roaring adventure... the kind of book I loved as a kid." (Brigid Alverson, Comic Book Resources "Robot 6" Blog)<br><br>..".you should check out this highly enjoyable graphic novel." (Eric Henrickson, Detroit News)<br><br>"Alanna's ingenuity, daring, warmth, and sense of humor make the prospect of future adventures a welcome one." (Publishers Weekly)<br>

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