Dragon Girl - by Jeff Weigel (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

"Weigel has created a compulsively likable heroine who seamlessly blends her strength and compassion, reminiscent of Ben Hatke's Zita the Spacegirl. With lovable dragons, flying ships and danger around every corner, this delightful fantasy doesn't disappoint." --Kirkus Reviews

"A lively yarn whose only fault is that it's over too soon." --Publishers Weekly

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.

Review Quotes

..".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)

"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)

"It is refreshing to have a female protagonist in a story about dragons, adventure, and battles. An engaging choice." (Andy Plemmons, School Library Journal)

"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)

"Weigel has created a compulsively likable heroine who seamlessly blends her strength and compassion, reminiscent of Ben Hatke's Zita the Spacegirl. 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 Bone series and its spinoffs." (Kirkus Reviews)

-...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)

-...a rip-roaring adventure... the kind of book I loved as a kid.- (Brigid Alverson, Comic Book Resources -Robot 6- Blog)

-...you should check out this highly enjoyable graphic novel.- (Eric Henrickson, Detroit News)

-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)

-Alanna's ingenuity, daring, warmth, and sense of humor make the prospect of future adventures a welcome one.- (Publishers Weekly)

-It is refreshing to have a female protagonist in a story about dragons, adventure, and battles. An engaging choice.- (Andy Plemmons, School Library Journal)

-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)

-Weigel has created a compulsively likable heroine who seamlessly blends her strength and compassion, reminiscent of Ben Hatke's Zita the Spacegirl. 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 Bone series and its spinoffs.- (Kirkus Reviews)

..".a rip-roaringadventure the kind of book I loved as a kid."(Brigid Alverson, Comic Book Resources "Robot 6" Blog)"

" you should check out this highly enjoyable graphic novel."(Eric Henrickson, Detroit News)"

""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)"

"Alanna s ingenuity, daring, warmth, and sense of humor make the prospect of future adventures a welcome one."(Publishers Weekly)"

..".a rip-roaring adventure... the kind of book I loved as a kid." (Brigid Alverson, Comic Book Resources "Robot 6" Blog)

..".you should check out this highly enjoyable graphic novel." (Eric Henrickson, Detroit News)

"Alanna's ingenuity, daring, warmth, and sense of humor make the prospect of future adventures a welcome one." (Publishers Weekly)