The Reluctant Dragon

by Ravell (Editor), Kenneth Grahame

Overview

In this beloved classic story, a young boy befriends a poetry-loving dragon living in the Downs above his home. When the town-folk send for St. George to slay the dragon, the boy needs to come up with a clever plan to save his friend and convince the townsfolk to accept him.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541019263
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	12/08/2016
Pages:	30
Sales rank:	717,341
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.06(d)

About the Author

Kenneth Grahame (March 8, 1859 – July 6, 1932) was a British writer, most famous for The Wind in the Willows (1908), one of the classics of children's literature. He also wrote The Reluctant Dragon, which was much later adapted into a Disney movie.

Michael Hague has illustrated some of the best-loved works of children's literature, including The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and The Teddy Bears' Picnic. His lush, detailed watercolors have earned him a dedicated following and a reputation as one of America's foremost illustrators of books for children. He lives with his wife, Kathleen, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Editorial Reviews

"Kenneth Grahame's 1898 timeless children's story is brought to life in this captivating audio book. While enjoying the commanding and powerful vocal delivery of this age-old story, listeners can reflect upon the advantages of nonviolent problem-solving as they also reassess the benefits of friendship. This audio book offers a highly professional literary connection that is both exciting and appealing." —Dr. Flora Joy, Parents' Choice

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