The Book of DragonsDiscover 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. |
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... silly little King . " But Lionel had got the gold clasps undone , and he opened the first page , and there was a beautiful butterfly all red , and brown , and yellow , and blue , so beautifully painted that it looked as if it were alive ...
... silly little King . " But Lionel had got the gold clasps undone , and he opened the first page , and there was a beautiful butterfly all red , and brown , and yellow , and blue , so beautifully painted that it looked as if it were alive ...
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... silly little King . " Crying , " said she , “ never did anyone any good yet . " " I don't know , " said the little King , " I seem to see better , and to hear better now that I've cried for a week . Now , Nurse , dear , I know I'm right ...
... silly little King . " Crying , " said she , “ never did anyone any good yet . " " I don't know , " said the little King , " I seem to see better , and to hear better now that I've cried for a week . Now , Nurse , dear , I know I'm right ...
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Contents
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Uncle James or The Purple Stranger | 24 |
The Deliverers of Their Country | 49 |
The Ice Dragon or Do as You Are Told | 72 |
The Island of the Nine Whirlpools | 101 |
The Dragon Tamers | 126 |
The Fiery Dragon or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold | 151 |
Kind Little Edmund or The Caves | 175 |
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