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Dragon Master PETRA MARIS HOME Petra grew up in Helas, in the Southern Lands. She currently lives at King Roland's castle in the Kingdom of Bracken. STRENGTHS Petra was afraid of being a Dragon Master at first, but she overcame her fears to save Drake and King Roland. She is a good researcher who can find answers to questions quickly. She communicates with a four-headed dragon, which is four times more difficult than communicating with one dragon! Like Heru, she loves to read about dragons. She and Heru write to each other and share notes. Veggie Master Petra does not eat meat. Her favorite food from back home is hummus —a spread made of chickpeas, a sesame- seed paste, and garlic.

STRENGTHS Petra's parents, Daria and Zale, work in the great library in Helas. Her great-great-great-great-uncle Cosmo was a dragon expert. Petra grew up among rows and rows of books from all over the world. DRAGON Zera the Poison Dragon

THE SOUTHERN LANDS The Southern Lands are located southeast of Bracken. Helas, the land where Petra comes from, contains several busy cities. People from all over the world sail to Helas's coasts. Many people stay and live there. They bring their unique customs and food with them.

The weather in the Southern Lands is usually much warmer than it is in Bracken. Many delicious vegetables grow there, as well as fruits so bright and colorful, they look like jewels. favorite fruit Petra loves to eat figs, which grow in warm parts of the world. They are small purple or green fruits with a honey-like taste.

Dragon ZERA THE POISON DRAGON Zera can appear frightening, with her four heads and sizzling poison attacks. But she is a gentle creature with a fascinating hidden power... Training Tip When training a four-headed dragon, it is often easier to train one head at a time. SIZE LENGTH: 16 feet WEIGHT: 8,000 pounds POWER COLOR

POWERS Zera can shoot green poison mist from all four of her mouths. The poison can burn on contact. And it can make humans and other creatures very ill if breathed in. Her four heads can sing in perfect harmony. This beautiful song can heal any creature harmed by her poison. DRAGON MASTER Petra Maris I have a feeling that Zera's song may have other powers. It will be interesting to find out if that is true! —Griffith