Dragon's Breath: Book Two in the Tales of the Frog Princess [Paperback]

E. D. Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2005 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Tales of the Frog Princess

Emma and Eadric have no sooner turned back into humans (from being frogs) than Emma's mother is in a panic, Aunt Grassina is distracted because she's found her true love turned into an otter, and Emma's magic is so out of control she sends herself to the dungeon by mistake. The neighboring kingdom has chosen this moment to attack, and if Emma can't get Grassina's mind back on protecting the kingdom, life as they know it in Greater Greensward will be in peril. From underwater sea monsters to fire-breathing dragons, this witty pair of young friends manages to sweet-talk, cajole, and race their way to victory. But when it looks as if everything will finally work out, disaster strikes, and Emma finds that magic is not enough-it takes real bravery and a strong, new friendship to succeed.

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About the Author

E. D. Baker is the author of The Tales of the Frog Princess series, including The Frog Princess, which was in part the inspiration for a new Disney movie which will be released this fall (The Princess and the Frog). Baker is also the author of Wings: A Fairy Tale. She lives with her family and many pets in Maryland.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens (September 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582346666
• ISBN-13: 978-1582346663
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Popular Characters > Fairy Tales & Folk Tales > Frog Prince

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, September 9, 2006

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M. G. (VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dragon's Breath: Book Two in the Tales of the Frog Princess (Paperback)

This is one of the best books I've read in the past year, and since I work in a bookstore I read a lot. I think Emma is the perfect example of what a good female character can be, and it's a story that I think girls everywhere will love. I'm sure boys will like it too, with all the dragons and giant spiders.

This book has so many great things going for it, my favorite thing being that Emma never uses violence to solve a problem unless she needs to, and always gives humans and animals the benefit of the doubt and lets them prove themselves before thinking badly of them.

The paperback is also very sturdy, and will hold up to repeated readings. And trust me, you'll read it repeatedly.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great children's fairy tale book, August 8, 2007

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Diane M. Kirby "DKirby" (Cedar Crest, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dragon's Breath: Book Two in the Tales of the Frog Princess (Paperback)

We bought the Frog Princess from a school bookfair. I've been reading it to my 8 year old daughter. We both enjoyed the book so much, I bought the next two in the series on Amazon. These are wonderfully funny, engaging stories. This is a children's auther I would highly recommend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good read for fantasy/romance lovers., October 24, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Dragon's Breath: Book Two in the Tales of the Frog Princess (Paperback)

The book Dragon's Breath by E.D. Baker is a fantastic book for those who like fantasies and also the romantic type. This author has a writing style that moves the story along quickly which is one of the reasons I liked this book.
It's about Princess Emma who goes on an expedition with her prince Eadric, her aunt Grassina, and her husband Haywood. Grassina's mother turned Haywood into an otter under the impression that he was not good enough for her. Wishing for Haywood as a human and not an otter, they all attempt to coax Grassina's mother to turn Haywood back. When they're effort makes the issue worse, they find the way to un-do the spell and decide to turn Haywood back themselves. Under pressure with a clock running they have to gather unusual ingredients for the spell. They barely make the cut in and a ghastly turnout ruins their chance to bring Haywood and Grassina the happily ever after they deserve.
I enjoyed this book because of the good ending and the way the author developed the characters. I enjoyed reading this book because I usually don't like fantasy books, but this one worked for me with the streak of romance woven in. I would give this book four stars for the moving pace, the well developed characters, and the balance between romance and fantasy.