The Moon Dragons

(Paperback)

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When a king discovers that there are still singing moon dragons high up on the mountainside, he offers a room full of gold to anyone who can bring one to him. The beautiful dancing dragons only reveal themselves to Alina, a young peasant girl, but she preserves the secret of their whereabouts, knowing that there are some things far more precious than a room full of gold.

Reviews

"A wonder to look at and a joy to read aloud." * Wendy Cooling *
"A hauntingly beautiful fable with a strong message about greed and the environment. Absolutely gorgeous artwork" * The Bookseller *
"Gary Blythe's glowing pictures and a lyrical text by Dyan Sheldon prove to be a perfect combination in this heartwarming story." * Bookseller *
"Spell-binding and incredibly moving story coupled with illustrations that will take your breath away." * Lovereading *
"Sweet lesson of the value of art and life. Original fairy tale succeeds as a fable." * Kirkus Reviews *

Author Bio

Dyan Sheldon (Author)
Dyan Sheldon is the author of many books for young people, including Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and a number of stories for younger readers. She also writes books for adults. American by birth, she lives in north London.

Gary Blythe (Illustrator)
Gary Blythe is an award-winning illustrator. His first children's picture book, The Whales' Song, written by Dyan Sheldon, won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1990. Gary lives in the Wirral, near Liverpool.