The Basque Dragon, Adam Gidwitz
The Basque Dragon, Adam Gidwitz
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The Basque Dragon

Author: Adam Gidwitz, Jesse Casey

Narrator: January LaVoy, Adam Gidwitz

Unabridged: 2 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/10/2018


Synopsis

The Unicorn Rescue Society is back!

Across the vast, blue ocean, in the mountains of the Basque Country, a fearsome creature has gone missing. And the Unicorn Rescue Society are the only ones who can save it.
 
Elliot and Uchenna—and Jersey!—have barely recovered from their first adventure with Professor Fauna when he approaches them with an all-new quest. Except this time they're going to have to cross an ocean. In the mountains of the Basque Country, the Unicorn Rescue Society must track down a missing dragon. But how could someone even kidnap a dragon? And for what evil purpose? And is their newest, fire-breathing rescue more than they can handle? 

New challenges await in this second book in the Unicorn Rescue Society series, a brand-new fantasy-adventure from Adam Gidwitz, the beloved bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitors Tale and A Tale Dark & Grimm. Illustrated throughout, it’s the perfect fit for newly independent readers looking for a story full of adventure, fun, and friendship.
 
INCLUDES AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS STORY about the medieval Secret Order of the Unicorn!

About The Author

Adam Gidwitz is the author of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Grimm trilogy. He spent six years researching and writing his Newbery Honor-winning The Inquisitor's Tale, including a year living in Europe. Adam lives with his family in Brooklyn, NY. Find Adam online at adamgidwitz.com or @AdamGidwitz.Chris Lenox Smith is the Creative Director and cofounder of Mixtape Club, an award-winning audiovisual creative studio. Mixtape works with a range of brands and artists, including Google, HBO, ESPN, Spotify, Primus, and They Might Be Giants, to create memorable, narrative-driven films. Chris is a two-time winner of the ADC Young Guns Award for animation and music composition, his work spans across media, from short films and commercial work to musical scores that marry influences from the precomputer era with modern techniques.Jesse Casey is the Managing Director and cofounder of Mixtape Club, an award-winning audiovisual creative studio. Mixtape works with a range of brands and artists, including Google, HBO, ESPN, Spotify, Primus, and They Might Be Giants, to create memorable, narrative-driven films. Drawing from his twin backgrounds in computer programming and printmaking, Jesse's work embraces contemporary technology as a means to recreate the craft and artistry of classic film and animation.Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator whose work has been featured on television and in multiple publications worldwide. He currently lives in New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people. Find him online at metahatem.com or @metahatem.


Reviews

Goodreads review by James on March 04, 2019

A quick palate cleanser after reading some heavy stuff recently. My daughter read this one first and loved it even more than the first in the series. She even chose to dress as the titular dragon for "dress as your favorite character" day at school last week! I love the research that goes into this......more

Goodreads review by Emily on August 16, 2018

A fun, quick audiobook read featuring some scrappy elementary school kids rescuing a dragon. I read this for the setting (I lived in the Basque Country for a year), and I appreciated the exposition on the people (Euskaldun), the country (Euskal Herria), and the language (Euskera). (The audiobook nar......more

Goodreads review by Anniston on April 29, 2024

I didn’t really like it the first book was better😔......more

Goodreads review by Mugdha on June 13, 2023

"The Basque Dragon" by Adam Gidwitz is an enchanting adventure that takes young readers on a thrilling journey filled with Basque culture and fantastical creatures. The blend of adventure and cultural exploration makes this book a captivating read. The imaginative storyline sparks the reader's imagi......more

Goodreads review by Cris on May 14, 2022

This the second book in the series. It continues the story, the children and professor meet another member of the society when trying to saving a dragon! The series gives a great opportunity to discuss different countries, where they are located, and to learn more about the world we live in. We are......more


Quotes

Praise for the Unicorn Rescue Society series:

"As facts are interwoven and also combined with a multitude of puns, the narrative is informative and lighthearted.... Learning while laughing is the goal, and it is achieved." -School Library Journal

"An easy, fun hook for readers." - The New York Times Book Review

"A rollicking tale with engaging characters and an irresistible premise." -Booklist