Dragon Tales (Naxos Junior Classics)

Kenneth Grahame; Edith Nesbit

ISBN 10: 9626349492 ISBN 13: 9789626349496

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks, 2009

Synopsis

Here is a collection of four delightful dragon stories by two master writers for children. "The Reluctant Dragon" is the best known, but the others are equally appealing. In "The Reluctant Dragon", a boy discovers a dragon in a nearby cave. The villagers want to send for St George to slay him, but he is a friendly dragon and doesn't want to fight! In "The Island of Nine Whirlpools", a princess is imprisoned and a suitor has to get past the dragon in order to marry her. In "The Fiery Dragon", Princess Sabrinetta is kept in a dragon-proof tower, but a fiery dragon is roaming the neighbourhood. Finally, in "The Last Dragon", the King of Cornwall's daughter doesn't want to be tied to a rock awaiting a prince to rescue her from the clutches of a dragon. In any case, there is only one dragon left alive. This title is presented with lively music and even the occasional amusing sound effect.

About this title

From AudioFile:

Young listeners will roam the worlds of dragons--from the days of Saint George to the time of the first airplane--in this collection of tales. They'll also add to their dragon knowledge. Did you know that dragons prefer petrol to princesses and that being called "dear" goes a long way toward coercing a dragon to do one's bidding? Bertie Carvel and Emma Gregory narrate with a tone of fondness and with gentle animation. One listens to their storytelling with appreciation for their soothing voices, rich personalities, crisp British accents, and subtle narrative drive. Gregory's lilt brings witches and queens to life and a smile to the listener. Carvel brings mystery and wisdom to commoner, saint, and dragon alike. A.R. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

Review:

Dragon Tales is an audiobook for young adults consisting of four classic tales about dragons with a difference. These dragons aren't the usual fairytale monsters that incinerate kingdoms and capture princesses; they are far more distinctive from a dragon who just wants to write poetry in his cave, to a dragon who is flummoxed by the strong will of a princess! A delightful ideal for car trips with young ones, Dragon Tales will appeal to parents too, and is highly recommended for gift-giving, as well as for public library children's audiobook collections. The featured stories are The Reluctant Dragon, The Island of the Nine Whirlpools, The Fiery Dragon, and The Last of the Dragons. --- Library Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 9626349492
• ISBN 13: 9789626349496
• Binding: Audio CD
• Number of pages: 2