| Edition |
[Third edition]. |
| Description |
44 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Audience |
Ages 7-10. Holiday House. |
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Grades 2-3. Holiday House. |
| Note |
Originally published in 1938 ; © renewed in 1966 ; this third edition ©2020. |
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"Rediscover the beloved classic: 80 years"--Cover. |
| Summary |
A boy who has befriended a kindly, peaceful dragon must convince the fearful villagers and St. George the dragon killer that there is no cause for concern while arranging for the fight they long to see. |
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This is the tale of The Boy, who is not at all surprised to find a Dragon living in the hillside. Naturally, the two soon become fast friends, and when St. George arrives to battle the Dragon, whom he's sure must be a danger to the countryside, the Boy, the Dragon, and the Saint hold a surprising contest...which just might end up satisfying one and all. Featuring a new introduction from two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall, this story from the author of Wind in the Willows and the illustrator of Winnie the Pooh has been enjoyed by readers since 1938, and feels particularly timely today. Ideal for fans of knights and dragons, as well as readers who like a slightly subversive take on a traditional tale. |
| Subject |
Dragons -- Fiction.
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George, Saint, -303 -- Fiction.
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| Added Author |
Shepard, Ernest H. (Ernest Howard), 1879-1976, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9780823447251 (hardcover) |
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0823447251 (hardcover) |
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