A Poor Excuse for a Dragon

by Geoffrey Hayes

Book Overview

Fred the dragon has a list of tasks he must complete in order to be a successful dragon--none of which comes naturally. But he's determined to make #5--eat people--work. Before you can say "pass the salt" he's gobbled up three people even though he doesn't have the stomach for it. Luckily a local shepherd, with the help of a giant and a witch, knows how to cure what ails him and get those pesky people out of his belly. It's happily-ever-after for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375868674
• ISBN13: 9780375868672
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4