Gus the Mushroom Dragon: An Acorn Book (Dragon Hill #2): Volume 2 (2026)

In the second installment of this full-color, fantasy adventure series perfect for beginning readers, Gus the Mushroom Dragon discovers a special Mushroom Power!

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This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!

Gus hasn't gotten the hang of his Mushroom Dragon powers yet, and he's feeling a bit down. His best friend Ember the Fire Dragon tries to cheer him up with a trip to the apple orchard. On the way, Gus is surprised to hear an important message from a nearby patch of flowers: the flowers need help! Will Gus figure out how to use a special new power to connect with plants? Gus and Ember also meet a new Rock Dragon friend along the way!

Gus and Ember's adventure is told through five full-color short stories with easy-to-read text throughout! This series is set in the same fantasy world as Tracey West's New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters series, making Dragon Hill a perfect choice for budding readers who aren't quite ready to read the Branches series yet!