King Jack and the Dragon
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
King Jack and the Dragon
By (Author) Peter Bently
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
14th June 2013
5th July 2012
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
823.92
Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2013
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 234mm, Height 285mm, Spine 4mm
213g
Description
A magical make-believe adventure, from the bestselling artist of We're Going on a Bear Hunt Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over . . . but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties. This magical make-believe adventure, illustrated by picture book star Helen Oxenbury, is the perfect bedtime tale for little boys and brave children everywhere.
Reviews
A new nursery classic has just hit the shelves...a total joy to read aloud * Telegraph Magazine *
This charming, atmospheric, multiracial tale is both exciting and comforting * Sunday Times *
Helen Oxenbury's illustrations are timeless and the poignant story is perfect in its simplicity. A classic * Angels and Urchins *
Author Bio
Peter Bently is the award-winning author of many children's books. These include Cats Ahoy! (winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize), King Jack and the Dragon (an American Library Association Notable Book of the Year) and Octopus Shocktopus (winner of the 2020 Teach Early Years Picture Book Prize). He lives in London.
