Dragon Ball: Chapter Book, Vol. 5

by Toriyama, Akira; Toriyama, Akira

• ISBN13: 9781421531212
• ISBN10: 1421531216
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-03
• Publisher: Perfect Square

Summary

L to R (Western Style) Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets Bulma, a girl who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma could use the help of a certain super-strong boy...One Enemy, One GoalThings are not looking good. Lord Pilaf has all seven Dragon Balls, our heroes are locked in a dungeon, and Goku is hungry again! With his last bit of strength he blasts a tiny hole in the dungeon wall, just in time to see Pilaf summon Shen Long. Oh well, at least it's a nice night for the world to end. The stars are out, the moon is full--but wait! Goku has one last trick up his sleeve! Based on the much-belovedDragon Ballmanga, this series will introduce a whole new audience to the fantastic adventures of Goku and his friends.

Author Biography

Renowned worldwide for his playful, innovative storytelling and humorous, distinctive art style, Akira Toriyama burst onto the manga scene in 1980 with the wildly popular Dr. Slump. His hit series Dragon Ball (published in the U.S. as Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z) ran from 1984 to 1995 in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. He is also known for his design work on video games such as Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, Tobal No. 1 and, most recently, Blue Dragon. His recent manga works include COWA!, Kajika, Sand Land, Neko Majin, and a children's book, Toccio the Angel. He lives with his family in Japan.