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Best friends Drag and Rex are back to cook up oodles more fun in the second book in a charming buddy series that reads like a modern FROG AND TOAD.. Drag is a devoted, daring, and dreamy dragon. Rex is a precise, practical, and patient T. Rex. And together, they always have tons of fun.. Whether it's coming up with the perfect Valentine's Day present, making the tricky decision of what to cook for a delicious dinner, or helping remember that really important thing that's just out of reach, as a team, they can face down any challenge.. But there's one thing they'll never forget: how great it is to have a friend you can count on. . Sweet and Silly, the second book in the Drag and Rex series, features three stories told in short chapters, accompanied by bright, joy-filled full color illustrations, allowing developing readers to gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they giggle along with the silly antics of their favorite new friends.
About the Author
Susan Lubner writes for children and is the author of three picture books and a forthcoming middle grade novel. Her work has been published in Spider Magazine and two other stories will be published in forthcoming issues of Highlights for Children. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two daughters, two cats, and a very spoiled dog who loves books so much he tries to eat them when no one's looking. Follow Susan on Facebook: The Upside of Ordinary Holiday House 2012'?¦pie-in-the-face comedy?¦believably depicted?¦Jermaine neatly captures her living-in-the-moment, no-holds-barred attitude. This debut novel offers an amusing lesson on the downside of reality television?¦' KIRKUS REVIEWSAfter her success as Pinocchio in the school play, 11-year-old Jermaine Davidson is determined to become famous in this breezy debut novel. ..Although readers will see Jermaine's troubles coming long before she does, the lessons will not be lost. Most effectively, her uncle's disappearance and the circumstances around it mirror the family's disappointment:and eventualacceptance:of Jermaine's mistakes. : Angela Leeper BOOKLIST'In an easygoing story about following one's dreams and appreciating what one has, debut novelist Lubner balances well-staged comedy with Jermaine's thoughtful musings on her family's eccentricities?¦' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'Young readers will relate to Jermaine's authentic voice, her innocence and determination, her attempts to understand the adults in her life, her love/hate relationship with her sister, and her sharp sense of humor. ' :Melissa G. Sweet on Books /ABC7 NEW YORK'A strong character arc?¦a strong supporting cast?¦Susan Lubner has created a tremendous ensemble. ' :Michael Gettel-Gilmartin, PROJECT MIDDLE GRADE MAYHEM'?¦funny and?¦touching tale?¦' :Pamela H. Sacks, WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTEPicture Books: A Horse's Tale: A Colonial Williamsburg Adventure Abrams 2008 (Illustrated by Margie Moore) Ruthie Bon Bair: Do Not Go to Bed with Wringing Wet Hair Abrams 2006 (Illusrated by Bruce Whatley) Noises at Night Abrams 2005 (co author Beth Raisner Glass; Illustrated by Bruce Whatley)
