Ursula Vernon

Danny Dragonbreath has been crossing off the days on his calendar, eagerly waiting for the start of his amazing western summer camp. He is entirely ready to trade his schoolbooks for a lasso and embrace his inner cowboy. But his perfect summer dreams are instantly crushed when he learns his incredibly annoying younger cousin, Spencer, is coming along for the ride. Instead of being a rugged cowboy, Danny is suddenly stuck playing the responsible babysitter. The terrible trip takes a wild turn when Spencer accidentally befriends a mythical, highly elusive horned jackalope. Before they know it, the boys stumble straight into a diabolical, underground ring of jackalope kidnappers. Setting aside his annoyance, Danny realizes he must step up, break up the villainous ring, and save the magical desert creatures. This laugh out loud sixth adventure brilliantly combines summer camp antics with thrilling, mythical mystery. Readers will be completely captivated as Danny proves his heroism in the wild, wild west.

Oh no! What happens when a fire-breathing dragon like Danny Dragonbreath suddenly loses his fire and gets super cold? It's a huge problem, and Danny needs to fix it fast! Luckily, his great-grandfather has a tip, and soon Danny is off on an amazing adventure to the farthest north. Join Danny and his trusty best friends, Wendell and Christiana, as they journey through icy lands to find the magical ingredient that will reignite his flame. Get ready for exciting challenges like a super windy bridge, killer ice worms, and even a very confused baby phoenix! This funny, action-packed book is packed with comic panels and text, making it a perfect read that will have you laughing until smoke comes out of your nose!

Danny Dragonbreath has a slight problem for a mythical creature. He cannot breathe fire. But what he lacks in fiery breath, he makes up for in absolute fearlessness. This supreme confidence comes in handy when a terrible grade at school forces him to get creative with his next assignment. To save his failing grades, Danny drafts his best friend Wendell the iguana and his very real cousin, a giant sea serpent, to help him tackle a dreaded research project on the ocean. Plunging deep underwater, Danny and Wendell discover that the ocean is far more dangerous, weird, and hilarious than anything they could have studied in a textbook. They must outsmart deep sea squids and survive the briny deep if they ever want to make it back to class in one piece. This laugh out loud adventure combines classic storytelling with hilarious comic panels. It is the perfect start to a series that proves you do not need to breathe fire to be a hero, though it definitely helps to have a sea serpent in the family.

Princess Harriet Hamsterbone thinks typical royal life is completely and utterly boring. She has no interest in trailing around the palace or sighing dramatically. So when she learns about a wicked curse placed on her at birth by a villainous rat, Harriet does not panic. The curse states she will prick her finger on a hamster wheel at age twelve and fall into a deep sleep. To Harriet, this is brilliant news. It means she is entirely invincible until her twelfth birthday. Refusing to let a perfectly good curse go to waste, Harriet saddles up her trusty riding quail, Mumfrey, and sets off to seek out danger. She spends her days slaying monsters, cliff diving, and fighting off any villain foolish enough to cross her path. But as her twelfth birthday approaches, Harriet discovers that the curse might not work exactly how she planned. This hilarious and clever spin on classic fairy tales flips the traditional princess story upside down. Readers will love riding along with a fierce, furry heroine who tackles her problems head on.

Trouble is Princess Harriet Hamsterbone's favorite word, though she strongly prefers to call it adventure. When an absolutely massive beanstalk suddenly sprouts up into the clouds, Harriet knows she has no choice but to climb it and see what is hiding at the top. Scaling the towering plant leads her straight to a giant castle floating in the sky. Inside, she discovers a very large, terribly bad giant rabbit who considers himself a poet. Worse, he is keeping two very unusual prisoners locked away. One is an extremely large, grumpy goose, and the other is a strange girl who is somehow half hamster and half harp. Deciding this injustice cannot stand, Harriet immediately leaps into action to stage a daring rescue. This fourth adventure in the critically acclaimed series gives a completely wild and furry twist to the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. Packed with fierce battles, terrible poetry, and nonstop laughs, it is a heroic journey perfect for readers who like their princesses with a bit of a bite.

School lunches are rarely delicious, but they are not usually supposed to bite back. When Danny Dragonbreath and his best friend Wendell sit down in the cafeteria, they immediately notice something is very wrong with the hot dogs. The strange food lunges and bites Wendell, setting off a bizarre and terrifying chain of events. Soon, Wendell begins to sprout back hair and exhibit very strange cravings. All the clues point to a terrifying conclusion. Wendell is slowly transforming into a horrifying were wiener. Time is running out before the curse becomes permanent. To save his best friend and protect the rest of the school from this processed meat infection, Danny must figure out how to defeat the terrifying alpha wurst. Blending hilarious text with brilliant comic panels, this third installment is an unforgettable journey into the scariest place of all, the school cafeteria. Readers will be laughing out loud as Danny tries to save the day, while forever changing how they look at their own lunch trays.

Danny Dragonbreath firmly believes that girls are nothing but trouble, and the new foreign exchange student is proving him right. Suki the Salamander has just arrived at school, and she has already turned Danny's best friend Wendell into a babbling, completely lovesick mess. But annoyance quickly turns into an emergency when a highly trained squad of ninja frogs suddenly ambushes Suki and kidnaps her. Knowing that a true hero never leaves a classmate behind, Danny realizes it is up to him to save the day. He and Wendell have watched dozens of martial arts movies, so they feel completely prepared to take down an entire clan of deadly amphibians. Their rescue mission takes them all the way to mythical Japan, where they must dodge throwing stars and test their terrible kung fu skills. This action packed sequel perfectly balances thrilling danger with laugh out loud comedy. With its signature mix of text and comic panels, readers will easily be hooked by this wild adventure of friendship and flying frogs.

Halloween is supposed to be entirely about scoring the best candy, but Danny Dragonbreath's night is quickly spiraling out of control. First, he and his best friend Wendell are forced to trick or treat with their highly skeptical, extremely logical classmate Christiana. Just when Danny thinks the evening cannot get any more frustrating, the school's biggest bully, Big Eddy, throws down an impossible dare. Eddy challenges the trio to walk straight into the neighborhood's most terrifying haunted house. Danny refuses to back down from a dare, even if it means facing actual supernatural horrors. Inside the creepy mansion, the friends encounter real spooks that might force them to make the ultimate Halloween sacrifice, giving up their hard earned candy stash to a hungry ghost. This spooky and hilarious fifth adventure captures the absolute thrill of a perfect Halloween night. With its signature blend of comic panels and text, it is a delightfully frightful read for anyone brave enough to enter.

Meet Princess Harriet Hamsterbone, a royal who absolutely refuses to be boring. Instead of sighing, fainting, or wearing uncomfortable dresses, Harriet prefers charging into battle on her trusty riding quail and looking for her next big thrill. When she hears a rumor about twelve mice princesses who are cursed to dance all night long, she immediately packs her bags to investigate. Armed with her sharp sword, quick wits, and a very handy poncho of invisibility, Harriet sets off for the Mouse Kingdom to break the dark magic. But once she arrives, she discovers that the curse is much trickier than it sounds, and the dancing princesses are hiding secrets of their own. Teaming up with her loyal friend Prince Wilbur, Harriet must dodge dangerous traps and outsmart a clever villain to save the day. This laugh-out-loud adventure completely flips classic fairy tales upside down, proving that a true princess does not need anyone else to rescue her.

Everyone in the mythical world knows the ultimate rule of survival. You never, ever mess with a dragon's mother. Unfortunately, a gang of fairies completely missed the memo. When Danny Dragonbreath discovers that his mom has been kidnapped by fairies, he does not hesitate to fight back. Grabbing his best friend Wendell and the school's biggest know it all, Christiana, Danny hops the first bus heading straight into the Faerie realm. But these are not the sweet, sparkly, wish granting fairies from bedtime stories. These fairies are devious, dangerous, and perfectly happy to play dirty. Escaping this magical trap and rescuing his mom will require every ounce of courage Danny has, which is a lot to ask of a dragon who still struggles to breathe actual fire. This seventh installment brings high stakes, magical mayhem, and nonstop humor to the beloved hybrid series. Readers will be glued to the pages as Danny takes on a magical world where everything is out to get him.

Castle Hangnail is in desperate need of a truly terrifying master. If the castle does not find a wicked witch to rule its halls, the strict Board of Magic will decommission the building and leave its loyal minions completely homeless. Enter Molly. She shows up on the doorstep ready for the job, but the minions are incredibly doubtful. After all, Molly is only twelve years old, quite short, and unfortunately very polite. She does not look anything like the tall, terrifying sorceresses they are used to. But Molly fiercely promises that she is incredibly wicked, and she immediately begins completing the dangerous tasks required by the Board of Magic. The minions finally feel hopeful about saving their home, until they slowly realize that Molly is hiding massive secrets. The biggest secret of all is that she is not actually who she claims to be. This quirky and heartwarming novel is packed with magical mishaps, unforgettable characters, and brilliant humor. It is a charming exploration of found family and what it really means to be wicked.

Danny Dragonbreath is ready for the ultimate vacation. He and his best friend Wendell are traveling all the way to Mexico to visit Danny's cousin, a renowned bat specialist. Danny cannot wait to explore deep caves and see some amazing nocturnal creatures up close. However, his fun trip takes a terrifying turn when he gets a little too close to the local wildlife. A towering, terrifying giant bat monster swoops out of the darkness and kidnaps Danny, carrying him away to a hidden lair. Worse, the monster has decided to permanently adopt Danny as her brand new bat baby. For the very first time, the usually nervous Wendell must step up and be the fearless hero. He has to track down the hidden lair and save his best friend before Danny is forced to eat regurgitated bugs forever. This hilarious fourth adventure is packed with fascinating real life bat facts and unbelievable situations. The clever mix of comic panels and text keeps the laughs coming on every single page.

Monsters everywhere know that you should never cross Princess Harriet Hamsterbone. She is a brilliant jouster, a fierce warrior, and totally fearless in the face of absolute danger. So when a terrifying pack of weasel wolf monsters actually comes to Harriet begging for help, she knows something incredibly strange is happening. The monsters are terrified of the dark forest, and all their fear centers around a mysterious little girl wandering around in a bright red cape. Harriet knows better than anyone that little girls are not always as sweet and innocent as they look. Eager for a brand new quest, Harriet charges straight into the spooky woods to investigate the creepy cape wearing stranger and save the frightened wolves. This whip smart and wildly funny sixth installment completely shatters traditional fairy tale rules. Readers will love cheering for a fiercely independent princess who is always ready to solve huge problems with her sharp wits and trusty sword.

Princess Harriet Hamsterbone would rather be doing literally anything other than attending a royal ball. She prefers cliff diving, calculating fractions, and playfully whacking people with swords over wearing itchy dresses and making polite conversation. But when she is forced to dress up for a ridiculously boring party honoring a visiting ambassador, Harriet prepares for the worst night of her life. Her boredom completely vanishes when a strange, bewitchingly beautiful guest suddenly arrives. Harriet instantly realizes a deep mystery is afoot. Her investigation introduces her to a surprisingly kind stepsister, a very messy magical lizard, and a fairy spell that acts a whole lot more like a dangerous curse. Because Harriet considers herself an absolute expert on breaking curses, she dives headfirst into saving the day. This hilarious fifth adventure brilliantly remixes the classic Cinderella story into an action packed, swashbuckling mystery. It is a perfect, empowering read for anyone who knows that true princesses do not need rescuing.

Wendell the iguana's dreams are all nightmares and a Dream Wasp wants him as a host for her eggs--so, with Great-grandfather Dragonbreath's help, Danny the dragon and Suki the salamander enter Wendell's dreams to try and defeat the wasp.

Danny Dragonbreath has a very complicated relationship with his incredibly annoying cousin, Spencer. When Danny receives the shocking news that Spencer has been suddenly kidnapped by a rogue group of heavily armored knights, his first thought is how wonderfully quiet the upcoming holidays will be. But loyalty wins out over peace and quiet. Teaming up with his nervous best friend Wendell and the ever practical Christiana, Danny embarks on a dangerous rescue mission straight into enemy territory. Their medieval adventure forces them to navigate disgusting, squelchy castle moats and break into deeply terrifying dungeons. Along the way, they must face off against actual knights in high stakes jousting tournaments. Even for a dragon, storming a heavily guarded fortress is going to take a ridiculous amount of bravery. This action packed tenth book mixes classic middle grade comedy with brilliant comic book art. It is a wildly funny tale of friendship, bravery, and fighting off bullies in shining armor.

A peaceful retirement community is the absolute last place Danny Dragonbreath ever expected to find a terrifying mystery. But when he visits the senior reptiles living at the Sunny Acres home, he quickly discovers that things are not nearly as calm as they seem. The elderly residents are in a total panic because a very important, highly dangerous item has gone missing from their community. Refusing to let the older generation down, Danny teams up with his trusty friends to crack the case. Their chaotic investigation leads them straight into the path of glowing, incredibly toxic mutants who are causing absolute havoc. To solve the mystery and return the missing item, Danny will have to rely on his sharp wits and carefully avoid getting permanently mutated in the process. This thrilling mystery perfectly blends spooky science fiction with side splitting comedy. Readers will be hooked as Danny proves that being a hero means helping out your elders, even when toxic sludge is involved.

Sitting around a quiet castle is Princess Harriet Hamsterbone's absolute worst nightmare. Her royal parents are constantly begging her to be careful and act like a proper, delicate princess, but Harriet would much rather be out fighting monsters. So when her good friend Prince Wilbur desperately needs help tracking down a stolen hydra egg, Harriet practically leaps at the chance for a brand new quest. The dangerous trail of clues leads them straight to a sinister wicked witch and a strangely tall, isolated tower in the woods. Inside the tower, they discover a mysterious rat with a magical tail that holds some very surprising secrets. To secure the missing egg and save the day, Harriet must outsmart the witch and solve the puzzle of the towering prison. This uproarious third book in the beloved comic hybrid series turns a classic fairy tale completely inside out. It is an adventurous, laugh out loud story that redefines what it means to be royalty.

Nurk is a perfectly content, extremely quiet shrew who would much rather stay safe at home than go looking for danger. But his peaceful life is completely turned upside down when a mysterious, desperate plea for help arrives in his mailbox. It turns out that the prince of the dragonflies has been kidnapped, and somehow, Nurk is the only hope for a rescue. Channeling the fierce spirit of his legendary grandmother, the famous warrior shrew Surka, Nurk bravely packs his bags. He might not be the biggest, strongest, or bravest creature in the forest, but he is determined to do his absolute best. Along the way, he must face daunting challenges, strange creatures, and his own nervous heart to prove that heroism comes in the smallest packages. This wonderfully illustrated, warmhearted adventure is filled with quirky humor and genuine emotion. It is a delightful story about uncovering your inner courage, living up to family legacies, and finding friendship in the most unexpected corners of the world.

Get ready to laugh until milk comes out of your nose with this incredibly funny collection of comic stories. Some of the greatest comic creators in the world have teamed up to write about every student’s absolute favorite subject: recess. Inside this action packed anthology, you will find eight sidesplitting adventures featuring familiar heroes like Babymouse and Lunch Lady, alongside plenty of brand new characters. The schoolyard has never been this wild. Prepare to face off against giant pizza monsters, uncover secret ninja clubs, battle alien invaders, and run from the terrifying Dinozilla. From epic playground battles and terrible puns to daring escapes and hilarious bullies, this book perfectly captures the chaotic joy of free time at school. Whether you love superheroes, mysteries, or just out of control silliness, there is a story waiting for you here. Grab your friends and jump right into the most exciting recess ever.