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A Gold Star for Zog

Julia Donaldson

From the bestselling creators of Room on the Broom, a tale of dragons, princesses, and defying expectations!

What do dragons learn at Madam Dragon's school?

How to fly. . .

How to roar. . .

How to breathe fire!

Zog is the most eager student in the class, but he's also the most accident-prone. With each test (and each bump, bruise, or scrape), his dream of earning a gold star seems farther away than ever.

But a mysterious girl keeps coming to his rescue. And when Zog faces his toughest test yet, she may be just the person to help Zog win classroom glory!

The beloved creators of Room on the Broom, The Gruffalo, and The Snail and the Whale are back with this tale of an unexpected hero who's good as gold.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Scholastic Press
  • Publish Date: May 21st, 2024
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.83in - 6.31in - 0.18in - 0.49lb
  • EAN: 9781339047263
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: School & EducationAnimals - Dragons, Unicorns & MythicalStories in Verse (see also Poetry)

About the Author

Donaldson, Julia: -

Julia Donaldson served as the UK Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has written many bestselling and beloved children's books, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and Stick Man. She lives in West Sussex in the south of the UK.

Scheffler, Axel: - Axel Scheffler's award-winning books include Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and The Gruffalo. His illustrations have been published in more than 30 countries. He lives in London, England.

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Praise for this book

A New York Times Notable Children's Book

"[Donaldson] and Scheffler outdo themselves with the smart, funny -- dare I say deep? -- story of a dragon in training, a princess who wants to be a doctor, and a knight who could use a bit of rescuing. The book gets a gold star too." -- The New York Times Book Review

"...Rhyming entertainment for 4- to 8-year-olds that cheerily combines dragons and a princess with questions of aspiration and destiny." -- The Wall Street Journal

"This British import may ease the fears of kids with back-to-school anxiety." -- Booklist

"A delightful new twist on happily-ever-after." -- School Library Journal