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Dragonbreath #6
Revenge of the Horned Bunnies
Ride 'em, cowboy! Danny's off to summer camp! Danny Dragonbreath is counting down the days to his awesome western summer camp . . . until he gets the terrible news that his annoying younger cousin Spencer is going too. Good-bye, Danny the Cowboy; Hello, Danny the Babysitter. But when Spencer befriends a mythical jackalope (or horned bunny) and then uncovers a diabolical jackalope-napping ring, things start looking up again. After all, if you need a math problem solved, you call a nerd. But if you need a villainous ring of horned-bunnynappers broken up, you call Danny Dragonbreath. The sixth book in this laugh-until-smoke-comes-out-of- your-nose series is perfect for Wimpy Kid fans everywhere.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published January 10, 2012
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Ursula Vernon
75 books1,493 followersUrsula Vernon, aka T. Kingfisher, is an author and illustrator. She has written over fifteen books for children, at least a dozen novels for adults, an epic webcomic called “Digger” and various short stories and other odds and ends.
Ursula grew up in Oregon and Arizona, studied anthropology at Macalester College in Minnesota, and stayed there for ten years, until she finally learned to drive in deep snow and was obligated to leave the state.
Having moved across the country several times, she eventually settled in Pittsboro, North Carolina, where she works full-time as an artist and creator of oddities. She lives with her husband and his chickens.
Her work has been nominated for the Eisner, World Fantasy, and longlisted for the British Science Fiction Awards. It has garnered a number of Webcomics Choice Awards, the Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story, the Mythopoeic Award for Children’s Literature, the Nebula for Best Short Story, the Sequoyah Award, and many others.
Ursula grew up in Oregon and Arizona, studied anthropology at Macalester College in Minnesota, and stayed there for ten years, until she finally learned to drive in deep snow and was obligated to leave the state.
Having moved across the country several times, she eventually settled in Pittsboro, North Carolina, where she works full-time as an artist and creator of oddities. She lives with her husband and his chickens.
Her work has been nominated for the Eisner, World Fantasy, and longlisted for the British Science Fiction Awards. It has garnered a number of Webcomics Choice Awards, the Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story, the Mythopoeic Award for Children’s Literature, the Nebula for Best Short Story, the Sequoyah Award, and many others.
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January 26, 2012
The Dragonbreath books are mind candy for the young reader, and rather fun for the grown-up, as well. Mixing text dominated pages with graphic novel-esque spreads, they are easy, friendly, and fast books to read. The stories about Danny, a young dragon with fire issues, and his pals, are strange and suspenseful (and often very funny), the illustrations are utterly brilliant in their simple humor and charm. And as an added bonus, there is now a central girl character--a lizard named Christina, who is smart and skeptical as all get out.
But when the gang (Danny, Christina, and Wendell) head off to cowboy camp, along with Danny's annoying little cousin, Spenser, not even Christina's skeptical mind can deny that the creature Spenser secretly befriends is a jackalope!!!!! Yes, horned bunnies are real...but this one seems to be the last of its kind. All its friends and family have disappeared....
And it's up to Danny and co. to solve the mystery, and foil the nefarious plot that threatens the survival of the jackalopes!
This book has one of my favorite Dragonbreath pictures ever--Danny grooming his horse. And the jackalope is cute as all get out (even cuter than the picture on the cover). The story has swing, and made me chuckle (poor smart Christina, stuck with a camp counselor determined to apply nail polish!), and a message about protecting endangered species from mankind's greed that I liked lots.
But when the gang (Danny, Christina, and Wendell) head off to cowboy camp, along with Danny's annoying little cousin, Spenser, not even Christina's skeptical mind can deny that the creature Spenser secretly befriends is a jackalope!!!!! Yes, horned bunnies are real...but this one seems to be the last of its kind. All its friends and family have disappeared....
And it's up to Danny and co. to solve the mystery, and foil the nefarious plot that threatens the survival of the jackalopes!
This book has one of my favorite Dragonbreath pictures ever--Danny grooming his horse. And the jackalope is cute as all get out (even cuter than the picture on the cover). The story has swing, and made me chuckle (poor smart Christina, stuck with a camp counselor determined to apply nail polish!), and a message about protecting endangered species from mankind's greed that I liked lots.
August 15, 2022
Danny, Wendell, and Christiana are off to summer camp, and nothing could spoil the excitement. Until Danny’s mother spoils his excitement by telling him that his annoying little cousin, Spencer, is going to the same summer camp this year.
Once they arrive at Camp Jackalope though, his cousin’s movie spoilers and overly-cheerful camp counsellors turn out to be the least of their problems. It’s the classic bickering humor readers of the series will expect, with themes touching on endangered animals, illegal animal trade, and animal-horn/antler Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Once again, it feels like Vernon isn’t including as much explicit educational information (most kids probably won’t even pick up on the aforementioned environmental issues) as the first few books, and I miss that, especially when she is so close to drawing direct attention to things that I care about, but they’re still fun to read.
Once they arrive at Camp Jackalope though, his cousin’s movie spoilers and overly-cheerful camp counsellors turn out to be the least of their problems. It’s the classic bickering humor readers of the series will expect, with themes touching on endangered animals, illegal animal trade, and animal-horn/antler Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Once again, it feels like Vernon isn’t including as much explicit educational information (most kids probably won’t even pick up on the aforementioned environmental issues) as the first few books, and I miss that, especially when she is so close to drawing direct attention to things that I care about, but they’re still fun to read.
October 29, 2025
Enjoyment 9/10
Concept 10/10
Execution 9/10
Illustrations 8/10
Rating: 4.57/5
Concept 10/10
Execution 9/10
Illustrations 8/10
Rating: 4.57/5
September 5, 2021
I particularly enjoyed this installment of the Dragonbreath series, and am glad that Christiana is back. The art is as fun as always, and I love that the humor is enjoyable by both kids and adults.
March 2, 2012
Reason for Reading: Next in the series.
This is certainly the most well-written story in the Dragonbreath series to date. We have a complete developed plot, with adult antagonists, that progresses following conventional plotlines. The book actually involves a mystery that is solvable by the reader if they pay attention to the clues given out along the way. Danny and Wendell have become bonafide complete characters with their background stories built up over the last several volumes to create two very good, but opposite best friends. The reader can count on how each will act in certain situations and we know their strengths and weaknesses, but also knowing, more than they do, that their friendship is stronger than the sum of their parts, proving they can overcome obstacles for each other. This strong friendship, at this time in the series, welcomes the addition of Christiana as a third member of the team, having met her in the last book. Her character is given some good development to allow some interplay between both Danny and Wendell as well as a bit of a background story. We are also, once again, introduced to a new relative of Danny's only this time it is a younger cousin, but it does bring back the recurring theme of the previous books where Danny visits a relative, only this time the relative visits him.
A solid plot and a good story, though lacking a little in the humour department. I didn't find this one near as funny as the others, perhaps because it was more serious when the antagonists are adults (mind you, still animals) and the victims are cute animals, even if they are mythological jackalopes. There were funny scenes and lines but on the whole more of an adventurous frolic than the simple humorous story of the previous volumes. A solid entry in the series.
This is certainly the most well-written story in the Dragonbreath series to date. We have a complete developed plot, with adult antagonists, that progresses following conventional plotlines. The book actually involves a mystery that is solvable by the reader if they pay attention to the clues given out along the way. Danny and Wendell have become bonafide complete characters with their background stories built up over the last several volumes to create two very good, but opposite best friends. The reader can count on how each will act in certain situations and we know their strengths and weaknesses, but also knowing, more than they do, that their friendship is stronger than the sum of their parts, proving they can overcome obstacles for each other. This strong friendship, at this time in the series, welcomes the addition of Christiana as a third member of the team, having met her in the last book. Her character is given some good development to allow some interplay between both Danny and Wendell as well as a bit of a background story. We are also, once again, introduced to a new relative of Danny's only this time it is a younger cousin, but it does bring back the recurring theme of the previous books where Danny visits a relative, only this time the relative visits him.
A solid plot and a good story, though lacking a little in the humour department. I didn't find this one near as funny as the others, perhaps because it was more serious when the antagonists are adults (mind you, still animals) and the victims are cute animals, even if they are mythological jackalopes. There were funny scenes and lines but on the whole more of an adventurous frolic than the simple humorous story of the previous volumes. A solid entry in the series.
March 27, 2013
Part-graphic novel, part chapter book, this is an entertaining and somewhat educational story about an adolescent anthropomorphic dragon and his cousin, his iguana pal, and a girl lizard. It's the sixth book in the Dragonbreath series by Ursula Vernon.
This was a fun story featuring Danny, Wendell, Christiana and Danny's cousin, Spencer, going away to summer camp. The narrative expounds the fun of camp, but of course Danny and his friends have to have an exciting adventure, this time involving jackalopes. This story seems to have less silly humor and more drama than some of the earlier tales.
I find it interesting that the crew keeps expanding. The first stories featured Danny and Wendell, but now Christiana has been prominently featured in two books and now Danny's cousin seems to be more of a central character.
We borrowed this book from our local library. The story is a quick read and the graphic novel-like scenes are woven throughout the story in a seamless way. This would be a great book for an older child who likes graphic novels, but not chapter books, since you get a little bit of both here.
Our girls really liked this book and we really enjoyed reading it together. I especially like that advanced vocabulary words are sprinkled throughout the tale, providing a little challenge without being too frustrating for younger readers. We are looking forward to reading Dragonbreath #7: When Fairies Go Bad next.
This was a fun story featuring Danny, Wendell, Christiana and Danny's cousin, Spencer, going away to summer camp. The narrative expounds the fun of camp, but of course Danny and his friends have to have an exciting adventure, this time involving jackalopes. This story seems to have less silly humor and more drama than some of the earlier tales.
I find it interesting that the crew keeps expanding. The first stories featured Danny and Wendell, but now Christiana has been prominently featured in two books and now Danny's cousin seems to be more of a central character.
We borrowed this book from our local library. The story is a quick read and the graphic novel-like scenes are woven throughout the story in a seamless way. This would be a great book for an older child who likes graphic novels, but not chapter books, since you get a little bit of both here.
Our girls really liked this book and we really enjoyed reading it together. I especially like that advanced vocabulary words are sprinkled throughout the tale, providing a little challenge without being too frustrating for younger readers. We are looking forward to reading Dragonbreath #7: When Fairies Go Bad next.
December 5, 2012
I just finished reading Dragonbreath: Revenge of the Horned Bunnies this book is about Danny going to camp Jackalope with his friends Wendell and Christiana and his annoying cousin Spencer. They seemed to all like it because of the horses,lakes to swim in, and campfires! But Danny and Wendell were getting suspicious about Spencer they follow him to the place he goes secretly, they figure out Spencer had a pet jackalope (a mythical animal known to the campers and counselors) and Lenny is a counselor but he captures jackalopes to sell to buyers. Will Danny help all the captured jackalopes in time you'll find out if you read the book. One way I'm like Danny is I like to play video games also another way I'm like Danny is I've been to a camp. The thing I like about this book is Vernon describes emotion in a good way one part I know is when Danny was all excited he talking about all the fun they'll have about going to camp jackalope but when Spencer came he turned completely sad and a bit mad he was thinking in his head o boy now my super fun camp is ruined because of Spencer! it's like thunderstorms in his head. My favorite part is towards the end of the book it is about Danny and Wendell free the jackalopes from their cage and get rid of the ugly counselor Lenny by all the jackalopes use their horns to poke him away from camp jackalope,I give this book five stars it was amazing I would give this book to someone who likes adventure.
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November 30, 2012Fiona DeMott
Title: Dragon Breath: Revenge of the Horned Bunnies By: Ursula Vernon
It all started when Danny wanted to go to sleep away camp. Danny kept on begging his mom to let him go with his friends Wendell and Christiana . Danny’s mom finally said yes. Danny went and there was a curse about a horned bunny. Danny set out to find the bunny and when he did everyone found out and wanted to kill it. Danny got so attached to the bunny he tried to save the bunny. Danny ran away from camp hoping to keep his friend the horned bunny safe. Danny has an evil counselor who tried to get rid of Danny, Wendell and Christiana .
Danny is a dragon who loves the outdoors and is willing to risk his life for others.
Wendell is an iguana who loves books and is kind of a nerd.
Christiana is a dragon who doesn't really care what she does.
I would recommend this book because it has great action and scenes.
Title: Dragon Breath: Revenge of the Horned Bunnies By: Ursula Vernon
It all started when Danny wanted to go to sleep away camp. Danny kept on begging his mom to let him go with his friends Wendell and Christiana . Danny’s mom finally said yes. Danny went and there was a curse about a horned bunny. Danny set out to find the bunny and when he did everyone found out and wanted to kill it. Danny got so attached to the bunny he tried to save the bunny. Danny ran away from camp hoping to keep his friend the horned bunny safe. Danny has an evil counselor who tried to get rid of Danny, Wendell and Christiana .
Danny is a dragon who loves the outdoors and is willing to risk his life for others.
Wendell is an iguana who loves books and is kind of a nerd.
Christiana is a dragon who doesn't really care what she does.
I would recommend this book because it has great action and scenes.
January 24, 2012
Another solidly fabulous entry in the always entertaining Dragonbreath series. It was a little less exciting than some of the previous books (slightly less peril) but still an enjoyable romp, and I was very pleased to see further development of the Christiana character.
And yes, my kids don't get to read these until I do... not because they would be at all inappropriate, but because I am selfish like that.
Even though the vocabulary is occasionally a stretch for my 6 and 8 year olds, they love these books as much as I do, and are willing to push through the occasional 50 cent word and (accurate!) science facts mixed in with the dragons and ninja frogs and such. Plus, when the words get tough, the drawings keep them engaged.
And yes, my kids don't get to read these until I do... not because they would be at all inappropriate, but because I am selfish like that.
Even though the vocabulary is occasionally a stretch for my 6 and 8 year olds, they love these books as much as I do, and are willing to push through the occasional 50 cent word and (accurate!) science facts mixed in with the dragons and ninja frogs and such. Plus, when the words get tough, the drawings keep them engaged.
June 8, 2021
In previous volumes the adults weren't the villains. They have been incompetent foils, they have been absent, or they've been helpers. In this volume, though, there are genuine villains who are risking the safety of the campers and are decimating the local jackalope population.
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January 15, 2019
I’ve been making my way pretty steadily through the series. The last three I didn’t really care for as much as the first two. So It’s good to see that I have had my faith renewed with this novel!
Who thought they would go to Jackalope camp and actually see Jackalopes?? As childish as the novels make look on the outside, they actually deal with some serious issues. Reincarnation, Death and more! I think thats why I enjoy them so much, Ursula does such a good job with the juxtaposition. Finishing this one has renewed my interest in the last four. Can’t to see what the Fairies are up to in the next one!
Who thought they would go to Jackalope camp and actually see Jackalopes?? As childish as the novels make look on the outside, they actually deal with some serious issues. Reincarnation, Death and more! I think thats why I enjoy them so much, Ursula does such a good job with the juxtaposition. Finishing this one has renewed my interest in the last four. Can’t to see what the Fairies are up to in the next one!
April 17, 2018
Out of all the Dragonbreath books I have read thus far, this one is not my favorite. Even though it did have the same entertaining characters, with a cute jackalope thrown in, I thought the ending was predictable. At the very end, though, there was a camp song that Danny created which was quite amusing to the students I tutor. Otherwise, I have enjoyed reading the other Dragonbreath books more than this one.
October 26, 2024
Twelve year old me was obsessed with Dragonbreath, and honestly, the wit of the series still holds up. The characters are adorable, the lessons taught well, and the humor absolutely hilarious. Danny is a wonderful protagonist who I hold dearly in my heart for being someone that I could relate to as a kid with an active imagination. I wanted to be his friend SO BAD.
July 9, 2017
This book features a fun summer camp adventure with mythical creatures. The plot focuses on a mystery to solve, friendship, and family and how to keep an open mind with others. The illustrations are fun and add so much to this book.
December 6, 2018
Spencer is a good addition to this world. He is overbearing and a bit annoying, which forces Danny into being a more grounded person, and internalize that maybe dragons such as himself are a bit much for other people to take at one time.
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July 27, 2019The six year old and I just finished the 6th Dragonbreath book, and he already grabbed books 7-11 from the library. This might be his favorite series right now, and I admit to laughing out loud a few times.
December 2, 2021
В шестата книжка за приключенията на дракончето Дани Огнедъх, нашият хубостник отива на летен лагер, а фабулата се завърта около митичните създания джакалопа, представляващи, според северноамериканския фолклор, големи зайци с рога на антилопи.
March 21, 2023
Of the Dragonbreath books I've read to my kids, this was my favorite. It had the typical Danny & Wendell friend shenanigans, plus the added annoying younger cousin, who ends up making the story great.
Good, clean, fun book.
Good, clean, fun book.
June 13, 2024
Another cute one. And Christiana seems to now be continuing cast. So with a guest they are four. Unless you start counting jackelopes. Silly but quite readable. And definitely at least at the level of a Scooby episode. And I like the references to the previous books. Really not bad. 3.5
November 27, 2024
So fun (who knew Jackalopes say 'Gronk' to communicate?) and adorable. Really liked the addition of Danny's cousin, and the development of that relationship. Hope he's in some of the future books, as he's a good moral foil for Danny.
March 25, 2017
There is attacking to be honest.
September 6, 2017
Logan said he didn't like this one as much as some of the others. I guess jackalopes aren't his thing?
April 6, 2019
3.5 stars, and yes totally bonus points for jackalopes
September 1, 2019
Humor, mythology, and adventure. Who could ask for more? This was one of my favorite books in the series when I was younger.
February 10, 2020
Wow, this was such a fun adventure! Summer camp shenanigans galore. Absolutely loved it. This series has been a joy to read!
May 22, 2020
Another awesome adventure with Danny Dragonbreath! The characters are real and so much fun. I have only one wish: what was the bottle rocket incident?
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September 29, 2020Another great adventure.
March 24, 2022
The 6th Dragonbreath book we've read-- this one was pretty fun and silly with unusual villains and a underrated mythical creature.
June 21, 2022
It was fine. Not my favorite series but my boys love them. They go quick. I read this one outloud which I think it might be a better experience reading yourself.
June 13, 2023
Jack was super, super cute. The story was kind of boring, but the jackalope made up for it.
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