Jeff Smith's New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning BONE books are one of the most popular graphic novel series of all time! When a terrifying dragon attacks the small towns of the Northern Valley, Princess Rose (known later as Gran'ma Ben) must defeat the bloodthirsty beast, who is possessed by the evil Lord of the Locusts. While Rose faces the danger with honor, her older sister, Princess Briar, follows a more sinister path. An unforgettable story with beautiful, sweeping artwork, this prequel explores the fateful beginnings of the epic BONE saga. Author - Jeff Smith Illustrator - Charles Vess Number of Pages - 144 Format - Paperback Publisher - Scholastic Inc. Published - 2009-08-04