Dragon Racer - by Joey Weiser (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 168
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Oni Press
Age Range: 9-12 Years
Book theme: Animals
Author: Joey Weiser
Language: English

About the Book

"Following the events of GHOST HOG, Truff, Claude, and Stanley are joined by a new friend, Vern, as he gears up for the big race back home in DRAGON RACER! He's never won the race before...but this could be his year! Vern's been practicing and practicing, both on and off the road. But when the other racers start to tease the fast driving dragon about his abilities on the track, he'll have to put the pedal to the metal and prove he's got the speed and finesse to compete in this year's race. After the big race, a young racing fan falls ill and needs a doctor urgently. The only racer with skills off the road is Vern, and he'll need Truff's help if they're going to make it to the doctor in time. Will Vern be able to face his greatest challenge yet and prove that he's got what it takes behind the wheel to save the day? Zoom into this fast-paced graphic novel full of friendship, teamwork, and believing in yourself. "--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

On your mark, get set, GO! Dive into the graphic novel sequel to GHOST HOG from the Eisner Award-nominated creator of MERMIN full of action, adventure, and speed!

Following the events of GHOST HOG, Truff, Claude, and Stanley are joined by a new friend, Vern, as he gears up for the big race back home in DRAGON RACER! He's never won the race before...but this could be his year! Vern's been practicing and practicing, both on and off the road. But when the other racers start to tease the fast driving dragon about his abilities on the track, he'll have to put the pedal to the metal and prove he's got the speed and finesse to compete in this year's race.

After the big race, a young racing fan falls ill and needs a doctor urgently. The only racer with skills off the road is Vern, and he'll need Truff's help if they're going to make it to the doctor in time. Will Vern be able to face his greatest challenge yet and prove that he's got what it takes behind the wheel to save the day?

Zoom into this fast-paced graphic novel full of friendship, teamwork, and believing in yourself.

Review Quotes

"An engaging and enthralling story that shows the best can happen when you are proud of who you are." --Traci Glass "Booklist"

About the Author

Joey Weiser is the author of the Eisner Award-nominated MERMIN graphic novel series from Oni Press. His comics work ranges from writing and drawing for SPONGEBOB COMICS to coloring the JEDI ACADEMY: A NEW CLASS series. His first graphic novel, THE RIDE HOME, was published in 2007 by AdHouse Books. He is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design and currently lives in Athens, Georgia.