Danny the Dragon
By (Author) Russell Punter
Illustrated by Peter Cottrill
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Usborne Publishing Ltd
1st April 2009
28th November 2008
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Educational: First / native language: Readers and reading schemes
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Dragons
823.92
Hardback
48
Width 148mm, Height 203mm, Spine 10mm
170g
The humorous story of Danny the friendly dragon told with elements of repetition to help beginner readers develop confidence and reading stamina. Some dragons are scary but not Danny. He loves to help his friends with his fiery breath. But Danny is in for a nasty surprise when a stranger comes to town. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. As a boy he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He later trained as a graphic designer before entering publishing. Since then, he has written over ninety books for children, including original fiction and adaptations of classic novels