Dear Dragon: A Pen Pal Tale -- Josh Funk, Hardcover

A sweet and clever friendship story in rhyme, about looking past physical differences to appreciate the person (or dragon) underneath.

George and Blaise are pen pals, and they write letters to each other about everything: their pets, birthdays, favorite sports, and science fair projects. There's just one thing that the two friends don't know: George is a human, while Blaise is a dragon What will happen when these pen pals finally meet face-to-face?

When I was a kid, my best friend was Josh Funk. Now he's becoming a friend to a whole new generation."--B.J. Novak, author of The New York Times bestseller The Book With No Pictures

Author: Josh Funk
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/06/2016
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780451472304
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 186023 / Dear Dragon


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2016 pg. 105
School Library Journal 10/01/2016 pg. 76
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 36 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Josh Funk (joshfunkbooks.com) lives in New England with his wife and children. He has never had a dragon as a pen pal, but he once wrote a letter to Corduroy (and sent along a spare button). He's the author of the picture books Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, Pirasaurs!, and more. Follow him on Twitter @joshfunkbooks.

Rodolfo Montalvo (rodolfomontalvo.com) grew up in Long Beach, California. He received a B.F.A. in illustration from California State University, Fullerton. He has illustrated children's books including The Contagious Colors of Mumpley Middle School and The Amazing Wilmer Dooley, both written by Fowler Dewitt. He currently lives with his wife in the Los Angeles area. Follow him on Twitter @RMontalvo3.