Dragon Ball, Vol. 5

by Akira Toriyama

Book Overview

Eath's greatest hero...is from outerspace

Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku (a wry update of the classic Chinese Monkey King legend), whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569319243
• ISBN13: 9781569319246
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Viz Media
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

The Red Ribbon saga starts

Although this book starts at the end of the tournament, it is an alright starting point for new readers. With the tournament drawing to a close, a new journey begins for Goku. Starting out Goku just wants one simple thing, the four-star ball his Grandfather left him, but the fascist organization the Red Ribbon also wants the Dragonballs. When Goku crosses paths with Colonel Silver, he finds himself wanted by the Red Ribbon's army.