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Title: The Book of Dragons
Note: Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The book of beasts -- Uncle James, or, The purple stranger -- The deliverers of their country -- The ice dragon, or, Do as you are told -- The island of the nine whirlpools -- The dragon tamers -- The fiery dragon, or, The heart of stone and the heart of gold -- Kind little Edmund, or, The caves and the cockatrice.
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Summary: "The Book of Dragons" by E. Nesbit is a collection of whimsical children's stories written in the late 19th century. The tales often feature young boys and girls who encounter various dragons, exploring themes of adventure, magic, and imagination. The opening story introduces us to Lionel, a young boy unexpectedly called to become a king, as he deals with a dragon that he accidentally frees from a magical book. The beginning of the book sets a fanciful tone as it follows Lionel's rapid ascent to royalty. Initially engaged in his innocent play, he soon finds himself in a royal carriage on his way to be crowned king. However, amidst the festivities, Lionel unwittingly releases a red dragon from the book of beasts in the royal library, creating chaos that the kingdom must now address. As he grapples with his new responsibilities and the consequences of his actions, the narrative showcases his determination to protect his subjects and find a solution to the dragon problem. This delightful blend of adventure and fantasy creates an engaging backdrop that invites readers to join Lionel in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924
Illustrator: Fell, Herbert Granville, 1872-1951
Illustrator: Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert), 1869-1942
EBook No.: 23661
Published: Nov 29, 2007
Downloads: 726
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Children's stories, English
Subject: Dragons -- Fiction
Subject: Dragons -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Book of Dragons
Note: Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The book of beasts -- Uncle James, or, The purple stranger -- The deliverers of their country -- The ice dragon, or, Do as you are told -- The island of the nine whirlpools -- The dragon tamers -- The fiery dragon, or, The heart of stone and the heart of gold -- Kind little Edmund, or, The caves and the cockatrice.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Book of Dragons" by E. Nesbit is a collection of whimsical children's stories written in the late 19th century. The tales often feature young boys and girls who encounter various dragons, exploring themes of adventure, magic, and imagination. The opening story introduces us to Lionel, a young boy unexpectedly called to become a king, as he deals with a dragon that he accidentally frees from a magical book. The beginning of the book sets a fanciful tone as it follows Lionel's rapid ascent to royalty. Initially engaged in his innocent play, he soon finds himself in a royal carriage on his way to be crowned king. However, amidst the festivities, Lionel unwittingly releases a red dragon from the book of beasts in the royal library, creating chaos that the kingdom must now address. As he grapples with his new responsibilities and the consequences of his actions, the narrative showcases his determination to protect his subjects and find a solution to the dragon problem. This delightful blend of adventure and fantasy creates an engaging backdrop that invites readers to join Lionel in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924
Illustrator: Fell, Herbert Granville, 1872-1951
Illustrator: Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert), 1869-1942
EBook No.: 23661
Published: Nov 29, 2007
Downloads: 726
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Children's stories, English
Subject: Dragons -- Fiction
Subject: Dragons -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.