A Gold Star for Zog

Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler

Book cover for A Gold Star for Zog
Book cover for A Gold Star for Zog
Book cover for A Gold Star for Zog
Book cover for A Gold Star for Zog

A Gold Star for Zog

A Gold Star for Zog

Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler

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Description

The ultimate back-to-school quest from bestsellers Donaldson and Scheffler

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 further 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 Stick Man are back with this tale of an unexpected hero who's good as gold.

About the Author

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.


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.

Critical Reviews

Praise for A Gold Star for Zog

"Donaldson... is a master of witty comic rhyme and original stories with heart...The book gets a gold star too." -- New York Times

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

Praise for Stick Man

"Donaldson's rhymes never skip a beat, and Scheffler personalizes the many animals, people and settings in his witty watercolors. This yarn could become a December perennial." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Scheffler's engaging illustrations, Donaldson's irresistible rhyming text and repeated refrains make this a winning read-aloud that will stick around long after the holiday season." -- Kirkus Reviews, starre

Publishing Information

Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Pub date: 2012-07-01
Length: 32 pages

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