Zog and the Flying Doctors

Written by Julia Donaldson · Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Part of the Zog series

A princess defies tradition to save her kingdom and change minds.

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32 pages· 761 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD710L

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Bookroo's summary

Princess Pearl, Zog the dragon, and Sir Gadabout soar as flying doctors, healing creatures across the land. But Pearl's uncle, the king, disapproves of her bold career. When a mysterious illness strikes him, only Pearl can save the day, challenging royal expectations and redefining what it means to be a princess. Will her talents finally be recognized?

From the publisher

From the bestselling duo of Donaldson and Scheffler, Zog the dragon returns with a girl-power princess story about being true to yourself!Zog the dragon, Princess Pearl, and Sir Gadabout have taken to the skies! No sniffly lion or sunburned mermaid will go without care while the flying doctors are on duty. But Princess Pearl’s unconventional career path doesn’t sit so well with her uncle, the king. He thinks princesses should stay in their towers and embroider cushions all day! When the king’s mysterious illness befuddles all the royal doctors, however, it’s Princess Pearl to the rescue! She not only heals the king – she also changes his mind about what it means to be a princess. The heroes of A Gold Star for Zog fly again in this story of the value of letting your talent shine, all told in Julia Donaldson’s enchanting rhymes with Axel Scheffler’s witty illustrations.

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