The Reluctant Dragon (HarperCollins Childrens Classics)

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A classic and magical retelling of St George and the Dragon from the author of The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame with the original and official artwork by E.H. Shepard, illustrator of Winnie the Pooh. The perfect gift for young children.

Now, dragon, said the Boy imploringly. Youve got to fight him some time of other you know, cos hes St George and youre the dragon. Better get it over, and then we can go on with the sonnets.

Everyone knows St George has to do battle with the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply wont fight St George

The Reluctant Dragon is a funny story of bravery, friendship and derring-do. This childrens classic is made even more collectable thanks to the beautiful illustrations by E.H. Shepard, the artist behind the original illustrations for The Wind in the Willows and the man who drew Winnie-the-Pooh.

The perfect gift for young readers of 7+

Reviews

5***** 'A book to bring smile to your face, Goodreads review

5***** 'The illustrations are a delight and it is a joy to share such a book with a young audience. Goodreads review

Author Bio

Kenneth Grahame, 1859-1931, English author. He was a secretary in the Bank of England from 1908 until 1918. His works, noted for their humour and charm, include The Golden Age (1895) and Dream Days (1898), scenes of his childhood in England, and the children's classic The Wind in the Willows (1908). Grahame also compiled the Cambridge Book of Poetry for Young People (1916).