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Anton Lesser reads Kenneth Grahame's much-loved tale about a dragon who doesn't want to fight and the boy who becomes his friend. The Boy lives in a cottage with his mother and father, and the Dragon lives in a cave on the Downs. He's not the sort of dragon one might expect to meet, however - he's polite, friendly, composes poetry and purrs when he's happy. Lazy and peace-loving, he just wants to lead a quiet life. But when the villagers discover his existence, they send for St George immediately to slay the dreadful monster. So when the saint arrives, with the intention of killing him, The Boy needs to do some persuading. After all, George and the Dragon are supposed to fight - aren't they? A charming, humorous story from the acclaimed author of "The Wind in the Willows".
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to admit to being disappointed by this recording - it appealed because this has been one of my favourite stories ever since it was included in one of the bumper books anthologies that used to be a feature of Christmas presents for children in the 50s so I fell on this recording expecting a nice dose of nostalgia. Bad mistake. For a start it removes the beginning and end which sets it up as a story told to the Grahame children on a cold winter evening walk after finding tracks in the snow and then Anton Lesser indulges in the common actor's fault of assuming phony rural accents. The narrator's voice as a story teller should prevail over the actor's here and fails lamentably so that the whole atmosphere of the tale is lost.
If you really want to know the story of the reluctant dragon then read it in Kenneth Grahame's combined tales of his siblings and their childhood in "Dream Days" and "The Golden Age" and hear it from the voice in your head and give this sorry travesty a miss. The books are a wonderful evocation of a Victorian childhood lived by five orphans being brought up by an assortment of aunts and uncles - the Olympians with their incomprensible values and requirements for correct behaviour - to be undermined and subverted by any right-thinking child.
If you really want to know the story of the reluctant dragon then read it in Kenneth Grahame's combined tales of his siblings and their childhood in "Dream Days" and "The Golden Age" and hear it from the voice in your head and give this sorry travesty a miss. The books are a wonderful evocation of a Victorian childhood lived by five orphans being brought up by an assortment of aunts and uncles - the Olympians with their incomprensible values and requirements for correct behaviour - to be undermined and subverted by any right-thinking child.
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wonderfully read by acclaimed actor Anton Lesser, Kenneth Grahams less known story about The Reluctant Dragon really comes to life. A very funny and sweet story, much different from the world-famous Wind in the Willows by the same author.
One cd with a total listening time at about an hour- makes perfect time for a bedtime story for the bigger child or for listening in the car whilst going shopping or for any shorter drive.
I reccomend this for any child who is not too big for fairy tales (wich of course also makes it VERY suitable for adults young at heart!!)-this one is a real winner!
One cd with a total listening time at about an hour- makes perfect time for a bedtime story for the bigger child or for listening in the car whilst going shopping or for any shorter drive.
I reccomend this for any child who is not too big for fairy tales (wich of course also makes it VERY suitable for adults young at heart!!)-this one is a real winner!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this tape along with two others ( Just So Stories & My Completely Best Story Collection) for my 5 year old grandson, to listen to on a long journey down through France, this year. The Reluctant Dragon was his favourite, inspite of the very grown up vocabulary, which did surprise but delight me - I have to say that I thought it was fabulous, and was amazed that this was the tape he requested in preference to the more 'easy listening' options. Highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Gabriels joy
My grandson loves to listen to stories now and this is no exception. Good storyline that keeps his 3 year old interest. Recommended.
Published 10 months ago by A. Tucker
Wide eyed children
My grandchildren loved the story and sat wide eyed at times. I will now send the story to my daughter who is a school teacher in Hong Kong and I am sure the children there will... Read more
Published 19 months ago by P. Sonnex
fanastic reading
great story this...my only criticism being the very sophisticated vocabulary used...not for very small children. Great story, brilliantly told.
Published 24 months ago by O'connor John Paul
Wonderful for the car!
This story is delightful and appeals to both my seven year old boy, because of the complications and fantasy,and my four year old boy/girl twins because of the 'funny' dragon -... Read more
Published on 16 May 2010 by Mrs. Lisa Mckenna
A pleasant tale which will catch the attention of the child listener
Some stories appeal to both children and their parents, this one will certainly attract the younger set, but, while pleasant, it is not really so geared at adults. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by A. Kirk
Lovely story
I brought this for a friends little boy who was having trouble sleeping. He wouldn't stay in bed. I brought this and said he must listen to it at bed time and tell me how the... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by kerry green
The Reluctant Dragon
A lovely story, with a message for everyone. A great bedtime story for the middle of the day.
Published on 25 Jun 2009 by Stevenson's Rocket
I'm perfectly happy whit this tale
I am an English learner and usually listen to audiobook stories or tales in the car making my way to work or home. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2009 by plutoneta
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