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Ursula Vernon
Author & Illustrator Profile

Ursula Vernon

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Ursula Vernon is an acclaimed American writer and illustrator known for her engaging children's books and webcomics. She is the creator of the popular "Dragonbreath" and "Hamster Princess" series, as well as the Hugo Award-winning webcomic "Digger." Her works often blend humor, adventure, and quirky animal protagonists.

Books in "Dragonbreath"

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!
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 208 Pages
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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.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 162 Pages
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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.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 208 Pages
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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.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 208 Pages
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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.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 209 Pages
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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.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 208 Pages
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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.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 203 Pages
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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.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 208 Pages
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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.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 201 Pages
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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.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 209 Pages
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