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Saint George and the Dragon

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The Book of Dragons

E. Nesbit · 112 pages

Eight madcap tales of unpredictable dragons — including one made of ice, another that takes refuge in the General Post Office, and a fire-breathing monster that flies out of an enchanted book and eats an entire soccer team! Marvelous adventure and excitement for make-believers of all ages.

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The Two Princesses of Bamarre

Gail Carson Levine · 248 pages

A kingdom beset by monsters, a disease that weakens and destroys, an epic poem and a hero of long ago, a story of danger and desperation. The Two Princesses of Bamarre couldn't be more different. Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Her deepest wish is for safety. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. Her deepest wish is to save the kingdom of Bamarre. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each o

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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

Howard Pyle · 247 pages

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood retells the legends of the English outlaw Robin Hood, adapting the old ballads to be read by children. The story sees Robin become an outlaw and follows his adventures as he recruits Merry Men and outwits the local authorities. Pyle's stories set a precedent for much of the modern Robin Hood mythology and storytelling.

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The Worst Princess

Anna Kemp, Sara Ogilivie

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Cowardly Clyde

Bill Peet · 43 pages

For a war horse, Clyde is an abysmal coward, but he finally decides that even if he isn't brave he can at least act brave.

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Blue Moon Rising

Simon R. Green · 476 pages

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The Reluctant Dragon

Kenneth Grahame · 53 pages

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?

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The Paper Bag Princess

Robert Munsch · 32 pages

Story about not accepting failure or giving up on what you want. It's not about looks or power but tenacity and quick thinking. Hurray for you Princess of the Paper Bag. Very short, easy reading. I wanted to hear more about her.

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Puff, the Magic Dragon

Peter Yarrow, Lenny Lipton

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Dragons Love Tacos

Adam Rubin · 64 pages

Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them them anything with spicy salsa.

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Again!

Emily Gravett

At bedtime, Cedric the dragon wants his mother to read his favorite book again, and again, and again.

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Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons

Dugald A. Steer, Ernest Drake · 32 pages

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The Tale of Custard the Dragon

Ogden Nash · 32 pages

In this humorous poem, Custard the cowardly dragon saves the day when a pirate threatens Belinda and her pet animals.

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Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs

Nancy Ekholm Burkert, Jacob Grimm · 32 pages

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Dear Mili

Wilhelm Grimm · 40 pages

In order to save her daughter from a terrible war, the mother sends her into the forest telling her to return in three days. She meets St. Joseph who cares for her for three days, which in reality is thirty years.

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Waking Dragons

Jane Yolen

In the morning, dragons wake up, tumble out of bed, and get ready to fly into the sky.

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Have You Seen My Dragon?

Steve Light · 48 pages

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When a Dragon Moves In

Jodi Moore · 40 pages

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The Nutcracker

Susan Jeffers · 40 pages

This book is an abridged version of the story of Marie Stahlbaum, who helps break the spell on her toy nutcracker and watches him change into a handsome prince. An abridged version of the story of Marie Stahlbaum, who helps break the spell on her toy nutcracker and watches him change into a handsome prince.

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Dragonbreath

Ursula Vernon

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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

Arthur Ransome · 48 pages

When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way.

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The Ice Dragon

George R.R. Martin · 120 pages

Leaving in its wake desolate cold and frozen land, the legendary ice dragon has never been tamed until it meets Adara, a winter child who looks to the creature to help save her world from destruction.

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Dragon Was Terrible

Kelly DiPucchio

We all know dragons are terrible, but this one is especially terrible. He scribbles in books. He steals candy from baby unicorns. He even burps in church. Seriously, who does that? Dragon, that's who. The king, the knights, and the villagers are desperate to take down this beast once and for all. But sometimes it's up to the unlikeliest of heroes to tame a dragon this terrible.

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