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Synopsis
On a wild, rocky shore not far from here, five dragon eggs are cracking. Mischief, fun and adventure are about to begin, but the wise old Dragon Master is always at hand to help the wayward dragons. The Dragons of Kilve is twelve delightful short stories for younger readers who will recognise that many of the dragons are not so different from themselves and their friends. The Dragons are all individual personalities, such as selfish Horace, wise Treasure (grounded by her lack of wings), the irritating, inquisitive but loveable Sparky and dear old deaf Fizzle with his fondness for chocolate biscuits! The Dragon Master, wrapped in an enchanted blue cloak of stars and wisdom of the ages provides guidance and comfort for the young dragons. There are monsters and adventures but all with happy endings where the dragons learn and grow. The Dragons of Kilve has become a much-loved children's classic over the years, first published in 1993 and revised for this third edition in 2011. It is a 'comfort book' that enables children to feel they can cope with life's worries, fears and joys. Its unusual format, of twelve linked but separate short stories, enables reluctant readers to develop the confidence to tackle a whole book on their own. Perfect for reading aloud or for children to read themselves.
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'A beautiful book, full of wisdom and very funny to read. Children will love it.' Mrs Mad's Book-a-Rama 'A charming book for children ... Beth Webb uses her mischievous and lively little dragons to explore some very big issues indeed.' Just Women Magazine 'Beth Webb opens a door on the heights and depths that Fantasy can offer, but with such a light touch and such a witty knowing edge ... that it never seems solemn or old-fashioned.' Philip Gross, Author
About the Author
Beth Webb always wanted to write, but couldn't think of any stories until she moved to Somerset where she became an avid reader of traditional folk stories and is fascinated by the links between landscape, history and myth. Since then she's never stopped writing, producing Junk Yard Dragon for younger children, the Fleabag books for older children and the Star Dancer Series for teenagers to adults. She is a professional performance storyteller and a creative writing tutor. She has also worked as a radio producer, broadcaster and a psychological illustrator.
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- PublisherMarch Hamilton Media
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0956867316
- ISBN 13 9780956867315
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages128
- IllustratorPress Jenny, Ralls John
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