The Land of Getalong
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The group stopped and ate a couple hours later, chittering and chattering back and forth, friendships forming and all feeling not quite so lonely anymore. Suddenly, a loud noise erupted from the woods and bushes. Out of the bushes burst a yellow dragon. His head was low to the ground, his wings were tucked in, and he was running like crazy. He ran past Isgett, Liz, Gina, Roy, Carl, and Jill with only a quick look and screamed, “Run!!!!!!” The friends didn’t even hesitate; they all jumped up and ran for their lives, the yellow dragon looking up and over his shoulder to see if he was being chased. The friends looked up and over their shoulders to see what was catching up. Isgett caught up to the yellow dragon and between panting breaths asked the terrified dragon, “What are we running from?”
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About the Book
There was once a little gray dragon who believed he could find a place where he belonged, where no one would tease him for being different. Together, with his friends, they search for a place called The Land of Getalong. Along the way they meet unique creatures, all different in their own way, share an adventure, and build friendships that will teach them an important lesson in life.
About the Author
Loye Cordel Pourner Jr. was born the middle child of five siblings to a loving family. He spent many years traveling abroad and throughout the United States during his twenty-three years of active duty in the Air Force. He created his main character, Isgett, when he was stationed in Fort Worth, Texas while doodling in his apartment. This is the first book he has written and illustrated, but he has spent many years free-lancing his artwork and writing stories, earning him many awards in the military. He is a true craftsman that doesn’t know how to fail at anything he sets his mind to, a trait encouraged by his parents, Gloria and Loye Sr. He is a father of three and a grandfather to many. After an honorable retirement from the Air Force, he currently lives with his wife, his Boxer and his two Chihuahuas in Fairfield, Ca.