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Discover the classics with Looking Glass Library, a series that offers the world’s finest literature, with introductions by some of the foremost writers of today.
In eight highly imaginative tales, beloved children’s author E. Nesbit gives us an extraordinary view of how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens, and ordinary children alike. With an introduction by Newbery Award winner Ruth Stiles Gannett and line illustrations by H. R. Millar from the original 1901 edition, this middle-grade fantasy classic will enchant all ages.
In eight highly imaginative tales, beloved children’s author E. Nesbit gives us an extraordinary view of how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens, and ordinary children alike. With an introduction by Newbery Award winner Ruth Stiles Gannett and line illustrations by H. R. Millar from the original 1901 edition, this middle-grade fantasy classic will enchant all ages.
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Edith Nesbit was born in Surrey in 1854. She was educated in France, and was an editor for the society's journal, Today. She has written, or collaborated in, over 60 books. She is considered the first modern children's author.
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am so pleased to see this book back in print,and with the original illustrations by H.R.Millar.
There are 8 stories,all with a dragon theme,all told with the usual E. Nesbit mix of magic ,ordinary life and charm.My favourite is Uncle James,or the Purple Stranger,where all the animals are the wrong sizes.People keep elephants as pets,because they are so small,and at the zoo 20 children at a time can ride on the guinea pig.
I always love the Nesbit short stories,as she can convey so much in a few lines.This book is just as wonderful as all the others.
There are 8 stories,all with a dragon theme,all told with the usual E. Nesbit mix of magic ,ordinary life and charm.My favourite is Uncle James,or the Purple Stranger,where all the animals are the wrong sizes.People keep elephants as pets,because they are so small,and at the zoo 20 children at a time can ride on the guinea pig.
I always love the Nesbit short stories,as she can convey so much in a few lines.This book is just as wonderful as all the others.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Magical World Of Edith Nesbit Stands The Test Of Time...Fabulous Fun For Kids
5 Jun 2006
Format:Paperback
This review refers to the 1987 Watermill Classic edition of "The Book Of Dragons" by E. Nesbit...
A young King, lets loose a Dragon from a storybook, and he must figure a way to get it back, before the dragon eats the entire town!A kind young man explores a cave and comes across a Cockatrice, a big yellow dragon and it's baby, a Drakling. A princess waits years in a tower to be rescued by her true love. Edith Nesbit has written a collection of fabulous and adventurous tales of brave and daring young heroes facing up to the big bad dragon and saving the day.She gives fun names, teriffic descriptions and adventures kids will love.They are short stories that have stood the test of time over 100 years later.
There are tales of upside lands where elephants are the size of guinea pigs, and rabbits are as big as dinosaurs,where fantastic animals come alive right from the pages of books, of magical lands, young Kings and princesses, and of inquisitive, and sometimes mischievous children who travel far and wide to face their fears.
There are 8 short stories in all, and they include, "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".
I feel these stories and the reading level, are geared towards a little bit older child, maybe 8-12, as some of the stories are quite fantastic and may be even be a little scary for the young child. I think these stories would be great to read aloud together, and passed down from generation to generation. My only reason for going 4 stars for this 1987 Watermill Classic edition, is that although it is Complete and Unabridged, it does not include the illustrations that the editor's review talks about. They are probably referring the the re-issues of 1992 and 1997 by Troll Communications, which are both sold here.. So you may want to check with the outside sellers to see if the illustrations are included in the edition they are selling.
These are magical stories that would be enjoyed by a boy or girl, and with 8 separate stories, may be more motivational and enjoyable for those that aren't too keen on reading.
Enter the fantastic world of Edith Nesbit with your kids and enjoy.....Laurie
young readers may also enjoy:
The Big Book of Dinosaurs: A Natural History of the Prehistoric World
GHOSTBUSTERS II (Yearling)
Side By Side: poems to read together(very young readers or read together)
Frankenstein (Great Illustrated Classics)
see my reviews for details of these books
A young King, lets loose a Dragon from a storybook, and he must figure a way to get it back, before the dragon eats the entire town!A kind young man explores a cave and comes across a Cockatrice, a big yellow dragon and it's baby, a Drakling. A princess waits years in a tower to be rescued by her true love. Edith Nesbit has written a collection of fabulous and adventurous tales of brave and daring young heroes facing up to the big bad dragon and saving the day.She gives fun names, teriffic descriptions and adventures kids will love.They are short stories that have stood the test of time over 100 years later.
There are tales of upside lands where elephants are the size of guinea pigs, and rabbits are as big as dinosaurs,where fantastic animals come alive right from the pages of books, of magical lands, young Kings and princesses, and of inquisitive, and sometimes mischievous children who travel far and wide to face their fears.
There are 8 short stories in all, and they include, "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".
I feel these stories and the reading level, are geared towards a little bit older child, maybe 8-12, as some of the stories are quite fantastic and may be even be a little scary for the young child. I think these stories would be great to read aloud together, and passed down from generation to generation. My only reason for going 4 stars for this 1987 Watermill Classic edition, is that although it is Complete and Unabridged, it does not include the illustrations that the editor's review talks about. They are probably referring the the re-issues of 1992 and 1997 by Troll Communications, which are both sold here.. So you may want to check with the outside sellers to see if the illustrations are included in the edition they are selling.
These are magical stories that would be enjoyed by a boy or girl, and with 8 separate stories, may be more motivational and enjoyable for those that aren't too keen on reading.
Enter the fantastic world of Edith Nesbit with your kids and enjoy.....Laurie
young readers may also enjoy:
The Big Book of Dinosaurs: A Natural History of the Prehistoric World
GHOSTBUSTERS II (Yearling)
Side By Side: poems to read together(very young readers or read together)
Frankenstein (Great Illustrated Classics)
see my reviews for details of these books
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
NOT illustrated
23 Oct 2010
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Be warned that the $5.99 paperback edition with the purple and black moonlit dragon cover is NOT illustrated, despite the Amazon description. Since the enchanting illustrations are a major reason I loved this book as a child this was extremely disappointing and I'm now going to have to find an illustrated edition. Otherwise the book is fine and the cover picture is quite attractive.
Amazon should have separate webpages for various editions when they differ in important respects. I feel this was misleading advertising, but returning the book would cost more in postage than it's worth.
Amazon should have separate webpages for various editions when they differ in important respects. I feel this was misleading advertising, but returning the book would cost more in postage than it's worth.
32 of 40 people found the following review helpful
A classic, like all of Nesbit's children's books.
23 Mar 2000
Format:Paperback
E. Nesbit's books have a well-deserved place on my shelf next to C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and Lloyd Alexander's Prydain Chronicles, and more recently, Harry Potter. I discovered her books through those of Edward Eager; if you have read and enjoyed any of E. Nesbit's books before, I recommend you take the opposite journey and check out Eager's books now (start with Half Magic.) A real treat.
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