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Who are the main characters in the series?

Emmy is a six-year-old girl who has lots of energy and a thirst for adventure. She is brave, smart and a natural leader. Bold and confident, Emmy goes after what she wants. She is also impulsive and has to learn to think before she acts. Emmy
Max is Emmy's four-year-old brother. He loves being silly. Because he is stubborn and often insists that he can do everything by himself, he can become easily frustrated. One of his challenges is learning to deal with these feelings. Max
Enrique is six years old and really smart. He is being raised by his dad and grandmother, and his roots are Colombian and Puerto Rican. His move to his new home next to Max and Emmy (his first home in the U.S.) is just the latest in a series of moves in his young life, and all this dislocation has caused him to be a little wary of making new friends and having to cope with new situations. Because he is bilingual, he develops a special bond with Quetzal, the wise and comforting teacher in Dragon Land. Enrique

The dragons:

Cassie is compassionate, generous and shy. She is very thoughtful and sensitive to the feelings of others. She and Emmy are best friends. One of Cassie's challenges is developing the confidence to speak up and tell others what's on her mind. Cassie
Ord is big, lovable and not-so-brave. Everything about him is big, from his appetite to his fears. He and Max are best buddies. More than anything, he wants to learn to cope with his fears so he can join in on Dragon Land adventures. Ord
Zak & Wheezie are a two-headed dragon. This brother and sister may share a body, but they are complete opposites. Zak is neat and orderly, a worrier and a pessimist. Wheezie is wild and free-spirited. Zak & Wheezie's challenge is to learn to work together and respect each other's feelings. Zak & Wheezie
Quetzal is the teacher in Dragon Land's School in the Sky. He is a wise old dragon who supports and guides his young students to discover their own solutions to problems. He offers stability, comfort and safety, and is there when obstacles are too big for the young characters to cope with on their own. Quetzal
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