Another fun read from [a:Jorge Aguirre|3033809|Jorge Aguirre|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1427389064p2/3033809.jpg], but for me it didn't quite live up to [b:Giants Beware!|12159923|Giants Beware!|Jorge Aguirre|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1317068387s/12159923.jpg|17130936]. Dragons Beware! introduces an overarching plot, a villain, and references to past events (prior to the events of Giants Beware!), all of which makes it more of a traditional, serial-type comic book and less of a stand-alone story.

But Dragons Beware! is still a valuable addition to any library's graphic novel collection due to its adventurous, somewhat androgynous, red-haired tomboy heroine; her physically handicapped dad; and her un-adventurous, aspiring chef little brother.

Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley. ( )

Hilarious adventures of the feisty Claudette (warrior), her tiny brother Gaston (chef/wizard?), scrappy dog Valiant and best friend Marie (princess and diplomat).

Something about it (probably the art) reminds me strongly of Asterix, but an Asterix for the modern age, without the racial caricatures -- I would completely believe that this is meant to be set in random medieval village in France.

Funny, lighthearted, completely fantastical, dragon-centered romp. ( )

Cute all-ages graphic novel set in the Middle Ages, about a girl who wants to go on another adventure (this is a sequel to her first adventure, Giants Beware!). An evil wizard is coming to attack her walled village, and her father, wounded from a dragon attack years ago, sets out to kill that dragon so that he can retrieve his magic-busting sword that the dragon ate, and defend the village. Claudette, our pint-sized heroine, wants to help him so she sneaks out of the village with her friend Marie the princess and her younger brother Gaston (who busts stereotypes by loving to cook AND wanting to be a warrior). They use their wits and courage to defeat the dragon and the wizard, but not in the ways you might expect. This story is great: Claudette is impulsive and brave; Marie has to constantly avoid the seven princes who keep trying to woo her; side characters are also funny and memorable; there's funny anachronistic dialogue and plenty of slapstick humor for all. Loved the slick colorful tv-animation-style art. ( )

This is the second book in the Chronicles of Claudette series. Once again Claudette is determined to take up her wooden sword and square off a new evil monster. This time she is determined to get her father’s sword back from the dragon that ate it.

This graphic novel is drawn in a very cartoony style and done in bright colors; it’s well done and matches the tone of the story perfectly.

There is a lot of humor in here and I enjoyed that a lot. This book showcases Gaston and his cooking/mixing abilities and it was nice to see Gaston get some of the spotlight.

The story is easy to follow and fun to read; I loved it and would definitely recommend to both kids and adults alike.

Overall another wonderful book in this series. I love the illustration, the characters, the story, and the action. This is one of those graphic novels that I think kids and adults will both enjoy. My nine year old son loves this series and so do I. I look forward to reading future books in this series! ( )

Maybe it's because I've been looking forward to this for two years, but I was disappointed. Practically every line out of a character's mouth was a lame cliche, and Claudette was just annoying as the arrogant idiot who barges around getting everyone into trouble because she thinks she can bash her way out of any situation. There's a good chance I'd still read a third one, just to see how things go, but I definitely won't be watching the calendar for its release.