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The Book of Dragons (1899) is a collection of children's stories by English writer Edith Nesbit. Comprising eight stories originally published in 1899 in The Strand Magazine, The Book of Dragons is a work that explores the magic and wonder of mythical beasts for... Read Full Overview

The Book of Dragons is a collection of eight short stories. Each story features a dragon at the center of the action and conflict. The stories are funny and include commentary on the virtues or failures of children and young people as they enter adulthood

Dragons-of all sorts-make for marvelous fun, and this collection of madcap tales is filled with them. Some of the legendary monsters are funny and mischievous, others are downright frightening, and a number of them are wild and unpredictable. There's a dragon made of ice, another... Read Full Overview

In a magical collection that will capture the hearts of readers of all ages, E. Nesbit's The Book of Dragons is a treasury of eight enchanting dragon stories.

Written by the beloved author of The Railway Children, this short story collection celebrates... Read Full Overview

"John went down the winding stairs to the dungeon, holding the lantern above his head just to see that the dungeon really was empty, as usual. Half of it was empty as usual. But the other side was not empty. It was quite full, and what it was full of was Dragon."

This... Read Full Overview

Eight madcap tales of unpredictable dragons

In a magical collection that will capture the hearts of readers of all ages, E. Nesbit's The Book of Dragons is a treasury of eight enchanting dragon stories.

Written by the beloved author of The Railway Children, this short story collection celebrates... Read Full Overview

The Book of Dragons

Who doesn't love dragons? In this exciting collection, the author unleashes a flock of these mysterious, wild, and unpredictable creatures.

This enchanting set of eight children's tales by Edith Nesbit tell of a variety of dragons and their abilities. Crammed with the unique wit and phrasing for which Nesbit was known, The Book of Dragons has surprised and entertained children for generations. The stories hold charm... Read Full Overview

Who doesn't love dragons? Whether they're breathing fire or thrashing their tails, frightful or friendly, gigantic or tiny, their adventures are always filled with magic and surprises -- and sometimes even humor. In this exciting collection, E. Nesbit unleashes a flock of these... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

A collection of short stories that will transport you to lands where dragons are still very much alive, and prove that you don't need to be an adult to face off against impossible odds and win