The story takes place in the Berkshire Downs in Oxfordshire (where the author lived and where, according to legend, St George did fight a dragon). It is Grahame's most famous short story.
The story takes place in the Berkshire Downs in Oxfordshire (where the author lived and where, according to legend, St George did fight a dragon). It is Grahame's most famous short story.
How is this book unique? Unabridged (100% Original content) Font adjustments & biography included Illustrated The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame When a dragon is discovered up on the Downs, the Boy is not in the least surprised.
Kenneth Grahame.
The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame. This edition is an unabridged, paperback reprinting of the classic novel.
A young boy discovers an erudite, poetry-loving dragon living in the Downs above his home.
A sensitive dragon enlists the help of a small boy in keeping the peace.
Kenneth Grahame's delightful story retold in simple, flowing text designed to build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.
Can the boy find a way to make peace before the knight and the dragon have to fight? Find out in this gentle, humorous classic from Kenneth Grahame (the author of The Wind in the Willows).
The Reluctant Dragon, is Kenneth Grahame's (The Wind in the Willows) most famous short story.
The story takes place in the Berkshire Downs in Oxfordshire (where the author lived and where, according to legend, St George did fight a dragon). It is Grahame's most famous short story.
"The Reluctant Dragon" is an 1898 children's story by Kenneth Grahame, originally published as a chapter in his book Dream Days.
The boy who finds the dragon in the cave knows it is a kindly, harmless one, but how can he convince the frightened villagers and especially St. George the dragon killer that there is no cause for concern?
Footprints in the snow have been unfailing provokers of sentiment ever since snow was first a white wonder in this drab- coloured world of ours.