Dragon, Dragon: And Other Tales
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- Synopsis
- Four tales of fantasy from a twentieth-century literary master—selected as the 1975 New York Times Outstanding Book for Children John Gardner&’s first children&’s book takes the traditional fairy tale and turns it on its head. In the title story, a meddlesome dragon meets his match. &“The Tailor and the Giant&” tells the story of a cowardly man who finally faces his fears. A villainous beast of burden attempts to rid himself of his master in &“The Miller&’s Mule.&” And in &“The Last Piece of Light,&” a brave young chimney-sweep saves the world from darkness.Filled with irreverent twists on the classic elements of princes and princesses, witches and wizards, and the magical realms that they inhabit, Dragon, Dragon is a collection of fun and fantastic tales to be cherished by readers of all ages.
- Copyright:
- 2010
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781453203101
- Publisher:
- Open Road Media
- Date of Addition:
- 03/08/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Open Road Integrated Media
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
- Grade Levels:
- Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade
- Reading Age:
- 8–12
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.