Hamster princess whiskerella blog tour the keepers of the books. Jan 24, 2018 ursula vernon is also the author of the dragonbreath series. Ursula vernon is the author of the hugoaward winning comic digger, as well as multiple childrens book series. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Born in 1977, 28th may, she began as an illustrator then delved into writing children novels. But over all i would say this is a good book for younger kids to read. Vernon is the right thing to read in times of woe, in times of joy, and when you are considering planting an invasive nonnative and know you probably need a.
Of course the fact that one of the pals is a fireless dragon and the other nerdy lizard does play a part in their unusual friends. Once upon a chapter middle readers book tour featuring. Her new series, hamster princess, launches on august 18th with the release of harriet the invincible, a spin on the classic fairytale sleeping beauty that is illustrated in the same style as ursulas dragonbreath books. Teen pregnancy in young adult booksjungle movie tiein edition. She lives in raleigh, nc, where she writes, draws, creates oddities, and is.
She is best known for the webcomic digger and the childrens books dragonbreath and nurk. Ursula vernon began her dragonbreath series in 2009 with dragonbreath. Join danny and his best friend wendell the iguana as. Hamster princess series by ursula vernon l book trailer duration. When i do a book tour, its usually about storytelling. Dragonbreath, by ursula vernon dial books, 2009 recommended for ages 812 ursula vernons first book in her. Ursula vernon made her debut as a published author in 2005 with digger, vol. Her new series, hamster princess, launches on august 18th with the release of harriet the invincible, a spin on the classic fairytale sleeping beauty that is illustrated in the same style as ursula s dragonbreath books.
A respectful knowledge of natures actual workings mixed seamlessly with the absurdities of her imagination, practical and pragmatic characters coping with singularly surreal situations, and small cute critters overcoming monstrous and weird obstacles. Ursula vernon will be here to promote the new hamster princess book, as well. Publishers routinely have authors go on book tours. Did you think this was a hard book to read, easy to read, somewhere in the middle. See all books authored by ursula vernon, including dragonbreath, and comics squad 1. Danny dragonbreath and his friend wendell get an upclose underwater tour of the sargasso sea from dannys seaserpent cousin, encountering giant squid and mako sharksand learn about standing up to bullies in the process. Vernon is the creator of the biting pear of salamanca, a digital work of art which became an internet. She loves birding, gardening, and spunky heroines, and thinks she would make a terrible princess. Of mice and magic is magic, i cannot get enough of harriet hamsterbone.
This is a delightful story of homework avoidance and dealing with peers. She is also best known for digger, her hugo award winning graphic novel. Danny dragonbreath and his friend wendell get an upclose underwater tour of the sargasso sea from. The house of diamond kindle edition by vernon, ursula.
Inside the studio with ursula vernon, hamster princess. Vernon is the right thing to read in times of woe, in times of joy, and when you are considering planting an invasive nonnative and know you probably need a stern talking to. Dragonbreath by ursula vernon two pals play pirate and have unusual friends. Ursula vernon is the creator of the popular dragonbreath series, and her work has won a hugo award. After all, she is twelve years old, barely five feet tall, and quite polite. About ursula vernon ursula vernon is the author and illustrator of the dragonbreath series, castle hangnail, nurk, and digger, as well as the upcoming hamster princess series. Ursula vernon s dragonbreath series has engaged reluctant readers with its hybrid of text and illustrations since the first book was released in 2012. The books are a combination of text and graphic novel. Dragonbreath is the first book of the dragonbreath series. Ursula vernon danny dragonbreath and his friend wendell get an upclose underwater tour of the sargasso sea from dannys seaserpent cousin, encountering giant squid and mako sharksand learn about standing up to. Ursula vernon is the author and illustrator of the dragonbreath and hamster princess childrens book series, published by dial books. Its perfect for both the classroom and fans of wimpy kid and bad kitty.
From the creator of dragonbreath comes a tale of witches, minions, and one fantastic castle, just right for fans of roald dahl and tom angleberger. Ursula vernon is the author and illustrator of nurk, digger, dragonbreath, castle hangnail, and the forthcoming hamster princess. Ursula vernon books list of books by author ursula vernon. Hamster princess and the danny dragonbreath series. She is also an artist and illustrator a talent that has been seen in most of her works. When one follows ursula vernon s art and quirky storytelling sensibilities for as long as i have, one knows what to expect from her work. Below is a list of ursula vernon s dragonbreath books in order of when they were originally. Ursula vernon has a new series debuting this month, hamster princess. Using a hybrid of comicbook panels and text, ursula vernon introduces an irresistible set of characters that will have readers laughing until smoke comes out of their noses. Mar 27, 2016 there is not a book out there that is funnier, sillier, and more empowering than hamster princess for young readers. The best one yet i love ratpunzel clever, cute and so creative.
Corvillink, iron and glass by gwendolyn clarechristmas at mistletoe cove by holly martinbook talk. Ursula vernon is best known as a childrens book writer. Using a hybrid of comic book panels and text, ursula vernon introduces an irresistible set of characters with a penchant for getting themselves into sticky situations. The daughter of an artist, she spent her youth attempting to rebel and become a. Curse of the werewiener dragonbreath book 3 sep 16, 2010. It was very enjoyable to read and my little sister loved. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading black dogs part one. Ursula vernon is one of my favorite modern childrens authors. Her series, dragonbreath, is absolutely brilliant from the wellthought out characters to the fun drawings, and not to mention the funny dialogue between the characters. Nurk childrens audiobook by ursula vernon explore this. Save save save related postsrelated postsby ursula vernonsame genre5 star booksspotlight. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In this retelling of the twelve dancing princesses, our warrior princess, slays the mouse king and breaks the curse.
When molly shows up on castle hangnails doorstep to fill the vacancy for a wicked witch, the castles minions are understandably dubious. Illustrations, selected artwork, and limited edition. Wendell has been having terrible nightmares, and danny and wendells totallynotgirlfriend suki agree to venture into the iguanas mind to get rid of the thing causing the dreamsbefore wendell goes permanently insane. Ursula lives with her husband in pittsboro, north carolina. Hamster princess whiskerella blog tour the keepers of. Vernon is the creator of the biting pear of salamanca, a digital work of art which became an internet meme in the form of the lol wut pear. Disney princess hamster cage tour august 2015 duration. Ursula vernon has a delightful style reminiscent of terry pratchetts ya offerings, born out of her immense affection for gardening, ecology, and fantasy. The strange, surprising adventures of a somewhat brave shrew.
Aug 18, 2015 hamster princess series by ursula vernon l book trailer duration. Some tours may be more extensive than others john scalzi doe. Its perfect for both the classroom and the wimpy kid set. Written by ursula vernon, audiobook narrated by tara sands. Ursula vernon is the creator of the hit comichybrid series, dragonbreath, and the author of a middlegrade novel, castle hangnail.
She is best known for her hugo awardwinning graphic novel digger 20032011 and for the childrens books series hamster princess and dragonbreath. The strangs, surprising adventures of a somewhat brave shrew, which was selected for oprahs book club kids reading list. Oct 17, 2016 her twin sister of course had to read it next, so i have invited both of them to share with me and with you why they think ratpunzel and ursula vernons other hamster princess stories should be high on your list of books to find for your elementary school student. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. Ursula vernon is also the author of the dragonbreath series. She lives in raleigh, nc, where she writes, draws, creates oddities, and is an occasional practictioner of the sword art of iaido. Ursula vernon audio books, best sellers, author bio. Ursula vernon is the awardwinning author and illustrator of the popular dragonbreath series. When i saw castle hangnail was coming out, i knew i had to give it a try. Danny dragonbreath has seen a lot of weird things, but nothing quite like the inside of his best friend wendells brain. Her eisnernominated comic digger won the hugo award for best graphic story and the mythopoeic award, and her childrens book dragonbreath won the sequoyah award in 20. Sep 14, 2017 publishers routinely have authors go on book tours. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Ursula has moved across the country multiple times, but eventually settled in pittsboro, north carolina. Before fame she started taking art classes at macalester college and had her first work published in 2008. From author ursula vernon, we invite you to read a very moving ode. Please contact their publicity department to request that a book tour visit your area. Hugo and ursa major award winning writer, artist, and illustrator known for the dragonbreath childrens book series as well as the webcomic digger. Ursula vernon is currently considered a single author. Im the authorillustrator of the eisnernominated webcomic digger and the childrens books nurk and dragonbreath from harcourtbrace and penguin dial, all of which can be purchased through amazon visit. Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at scholastic. Welcome to dragonbreath by ursula vernon about the ursula. Enter to win a massive ursula vernon prize pack, including the first two hamster princess books, and advance copy of ratpunzel october 2016, a copy of castle hangnail, and the first five books.
With thousands of childrens books, audiobooks, and videos, there is no limit to what children can learn and explore. Primed by viewings of seven fists of carnage and like martialarts fare, impulsive dragonling danny thatis socool. Ursula vernons dragonbreath series has engaged reluctant readers with its hybrid of text and illustrations since the first book was released in 2012. Her eisnernominated comic digger won the hugo award for best graphic story, and her childrens book dragonbreath won the sequoyah award in 20. Ursula vernon books, author biography, and reading level. Dragonbreath by ursula vernon booksamillion online book store. Welcome to dragonbreath by ursula vernon about the. Dragonbreath by ursula vernon scholastic books for kids. Submit your questions, requests for book recommendations, requests for book. Mar 12, 2020 using her trademark hybrid style of comic book panels and text, ursula vernon has packed this second book in the hilarious dragonbreath series with lots of kung fu, a little bit of loooove, and plenty of everyday school drama. Why ursula vernons ratpunzel should be on your childs. Ironically, as big as the studio is, i do most of my childrens book work in a little alcove to one side.
Castle hangnail is suitable for all ages and will resonate with young and old readers alike. Featuring ursula vernon s trademark comic book hybrid style, the dragonbreath graphic novel series is guaranteed to make you laugh until smoke comes out your nose. Ursula vernon is a freelance writer, artist and illustrator. Ursula vernon, famous for her dark and wild fantasy paintings and comics, makes the leap from artist to author seem effortless, and the book, however short and cute, provides a surprising amount of enjoyment for adult readers with an hour or two to waste too. The wombat test subject ursula vernon is on book tour this week, and so we are going to jump straight into the interview with theresa colon of wounded birds ministry, and the very long conversation we had about how she keeps herself organized, coping mechanisms, and the role of spirituality. Ursula vernon is the author and illustrator of the dragonbreath series, castle hangnail, nurk, and digger, as well as the upcoming hamster princess series.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Fans of dragonbreath and hamster princess, weve got an author event for you. I was first introduced to ursula vernon s writing when a friend of mine recommended her hamster princess series to me. If you like chapter books instead of picture books, but want biggersize words not like tiny printed words in the bible then this is a good one. Ursula vernon is a fulltime author and illustrator whose work has won a hugo award and been nominated for an eisner. It sure beats reading the encyclopedia to research his ocean report. She lives, writes, draws, and lives in a castle ok, maybe its more like a house in pittsboro, north carolina. Illustrations, selected artwork, and limited edition prints available for sale, as. Ursula vernon is the author and illustrator of the dragonbreath series, castle. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Inside the studio with ursula vernon, hamster princess series. Using a hybrid of comic book panels and text, ursula vernon introduces an irresistible set of characters that will have readers laughing until smoke comes out of their noses. Ursula vernon has 73 books on goodreads with 70658 ratings. Ursula vernon born may 28, 1977 is an american freelance writer, artist and illustrator.
Her eisnernominated comic digger won the hugo award for best graphic story and the mythopoeic award, and her childrens book. Danny dragonbreath is counting down the days to his awesome western summer camp. Her work has won the nebula, mythopoeic, coyotl, and wsfa awards. Hamster princess by ursula vernon book trailer youtube. Danny dragonbreath and his friend wendell get an upclose underwater tour of the sargasso sea from dannys seaserpent cousin, encountering giant squid and mako sharks and learn about standing up to bullies in the process. A combination of text and graphic novel, the dragonbreath books tell of the adventures of danny dragon, a young dragon attending a school for reptiles and amphibians. Actually, adults can read the kid books if they want. Ursula vernon is the author and illustrator of the dragonbreath and hamster princess childrens book series, published. I follow a number of authors on twitter and on quora, and almost every one of them goes on a book tour to promote their latest books. Written in ursula vernon s trademark hybrid style of comic book panels and text, this is the thrilling third book in the series.
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