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More than anything, Dragon wants to be scary for Halloween. But scary is barely in his sweet blue nature. In these three new easy-to-read tales, Dragon's shenanigans will be met with loving laughter as Dav Pilkey's warm story cascades with childhood feelings and pictures them wittily. Full-color illustrations.
Author Notes
Dav Pilkey was born on March 4th, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio. His father was a steel salesman, and his mother was the organist at a local church.
In 1984, Pilkey attended Kent State University as an art major. One of Pilkey's freshman English professors complimented him on his creative writing skills, and encouraged him to write books, which launched him into his career. He found out about a contest for students who write and illustrate their own books, with the winners earning the prize of publication. Pilkey began creating his first book, "World War Won," and entered it in The National Written and Illustrated By...Awards Contest for Students. Pilkey won the contest and flew to Kansas City, Missouri to meet the editors and publishers at Landmark Editions, Inc.
Soon after the publication of World War Won, Dav moved back to Kent, Ohio where he had gone to college. In 1997, Pilkey won the Caldecott Honor for his book "The Paperboy" but is perhaps better known for his "Captain Underpants" series, which he had created while still in elementary school. His title Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers made Publisher's Weekly best seller list for 2011. His title's, The Adventures of Captain Underpants and Dog Man Unleashed, made The New York Times Best Seller List.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-This fifth book about Dragon is just right for beginning readers who want to be scared, but not too scared. In three episodes, Dragon cleverly turns six small, unimposing pumpkins into a tall, frightening jack-o-lantern; accidentally wears the most fearsome costume at a Halloween party; and is frightened by his own moaning and groaning hungry stomach as he walks home through a dark forest. Pilkey's bright, bold watercolors complement and visually enhance the text. Young readers will laugh out loud as they enjoy this scary Halloween from a safe vantage point. A nice, reassuring companion to Van Leeuwen's Oliver & Amanda's Halloween (Dial, 1992).-Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, ID (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
In these Halloween-themed episodes, "bright blue Dragon never disappoints," wrote PW in a starred review. "The series hero is affability incarnate." Ages 4-8. (Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Horn Book Review
In three short stories about Dragon and his Halloween celebrations, Dragon turns six small pumpkins into one big jack-o'-lantern, goes to a costume party, and takes a spooky walk in the woods. Bright, bold paintings add to the humor and vibrancy of the clever stories. From HORN BOOK 1993, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Gr. 1-3. The latest bewitching book in a popular series puts Dragon into three Halloween predicaments and lets him bumble his way out. In the first tale, he goes to the pumpkin patch with visions of scary jack-o'-lanterns, but the six little pumpkins left don't seem to have much potential for wreaking terror. In the next, his scary Halloween costume gets soggy as he walks through the rain to a party. In these tales, Dragon may be the butt of his friends' jokes, but he has the last laugh. The third story concerns a walk through the woods at night, when Dragon unexpectedly frightens himself. As expressive as the wild and unexpected colors in the artwork, the cartoonlike drawings carry much of the humor. Art and text work together for laughs as well as for the sense of love and loneliness that make Dragon such a beguiling hero. (Reviewed Sept. 15, 1993)0531059901Carolyn Phelan
