Gemstone Dragons 2: Ruby's Fiery Mishap

Description

Perfect for fans of Unicorn Princesses, this sparkly, commercial new chapter book series stars a group of adorable dragons each with their own special gemstone magic. In an enchanted world full of magical creatures, a group of Gemstone Dragons live in Sparkle Cave deep inside Mineral Mountain. Each dragon has a unique magical power that comes from their gemstone, and while the powers are fun, sometimes they get the dragons into trouble. But there's no problem the Gemstone Dragons can't overcome by working together. Ruby has a HUGE imagination. Sometimes her imagination causes her to worry about things that could go wrong. The more she worries, the harder it gets to control her fire power. But Ruby wants to do cool tricks like the other dragons! When an attempt at showing off turns into a minor forest fire, a young unicorn runs away in fear and is lost. Can Ruby master her worries, control her power, and find Canterlope? Join this adorable group of dragons on an action-packed adventure filled with magic, friendship, and teamwork!

Samantha M. Clark is the author of the middle grade novels The Boy, the Boat and the Beast (winner of the SCBWI 2019 Texas/Oklahoma Crystal Kite Award) and Arrow. She is also the author of a title in the chapter book series American Horse Tales. When she's not writing, Samantha is busy in her role as the Regional Advisor for the Austin SCBWI chapter, and coaches people in writing and marketing. She lives with her husband in Cedar Park, TX. Like the Gemstone Dragons, she knows the best power in the world is friendship. www.samanthamclark.com @samclarkwrites (Twitter) Janelle O. Anderson is an illustrator who is happiest when bringing the images in her head to life. Some of her favorite things to draw are colorful mountains, sparkly waterfalls and magical creatures just like the Gemstone Dragons. She loves the outdoors and making people smile, and believes there is a little bit of magic in everyone.

"The writing is fluid and straightforward, as is the villain-free plot, allowing readers to focus on (and relate to, for many) Ruby's anxious internal dilemmas. Although she has her day-saving breakthrough, it's not a magic fix; Ruby still must consciously work on her positive focus in the happy denouement. . . . A solid sequel and a hug for overthinkers." --Kirkus Reviews "I want to live in this dazzling world where dragons fly over crystal fields, mountains hold untold magic, and friendship shines brightly even in the face of danger. A sparkling jewel of a story!" --Kamilla Benko, bestselling author of The Unicorn Quest series "Sparkly and kind, this early chapter book shines as bright as the titular dragons' gemstones...A gentle story about how each of us has something special to give, no matter how big or small. Young dragon-lovers will devour this sweet, happy treat and look eagerly for future installments!" --Joy Preble, Children's Programming Director, Brazos Bookstore