Kingfisher Treasury Of Dragon Stories

Fire-breathing fun! Dragons are perennial favourites with young people and this collection offers a stimulating variety of these mythical creatures! There are friendly dragons as well as fierce ones, a Chinese dragon, and even a home-made dragon with a cotton-reel tail. Including traditional folk tales and fairy tales, classic stories such as "St George and the Dragon" and contemporary stories from writers such as Kathryn Cave and Judy Corbalis, this is a terrific introduction to dragons in all their glory! Perfect for reading aloud, or for independent readers to enjoy by themselves, this beautifully illustrated book is one that will be loved by all dragon fans! Editorial Reviews Review "This is a fun resource to incorporate in classrooms as read-aloud material for comprehension, discussion, or preparation for fantastic writing prompts." -Children's Literature --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. About the Author Margaret Clark was Editorial Director of the Bodley Head children's list for nearly twenty years. She is the author of several books, including a collection of Aesop's fables, as well as Writing for Children, a practical guide to children's literature. She lives in north-west London. Mark Robertson is an experienced illustrator who has won special praise for his distinctive black and white line work. He illustrated Krindlekrax by Philip Ridley, which won the Smarties Prize and WH Smith Mind Boggling Books Award.