This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!
Lonely Dragon has made a friend, and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes, and fixing a midnight snack for them to share. But when his friend appears to be ill, Dragon demonstrates what it means to be a true friend. In this warmhearted friendship story of love and loss, Dav Pilkey has created a lovable hero that everyone will cheer for!
Ketika Dav Pilkey masih anak-anak, para gurunya menilainya sebagai "biang kerok", "berkelakuan ajaib", dan sikapnya perlu "perbaikan besar-besaran". Di sekolah Dav biasa ditemui di ruang hukuman, sedang menulis kalimat-kalimat janji yang menyatakan "lain kali ia tidak akan berbuat begini...atau begitu". Kalau tidak di ruang hukuman, ia biasa berada di meja pribadinya yang ditempatkan di koridor, di luar kelas. Di sanalah ia menghabiskan waktunya dengan mengarang dan menggambar komik karyanya sendiri yang bercerita tentang petualangan superhero berjuluk Kapten Kolor. Dav selalu memimpikan kisah Kapten Kolor-nya diterbitkan. Dan sekarang mimpi itu menjadi kenyataan.