Are you brave enough to enter the dragon lair? You'll discover a world of myth, magic, and mystery in this collection of extraordinary tales from around the world.
Stories of these majestic creatures - whether wise and noble or cruel and terrible - have fascinated people for centuries, and can be found in many cultures. This artfully written, opulently illustrated book brings to life dragons of all kinds, from the greatest to the smallest, from serpentine river spirits to cave-dwelling firebreathers and high-flying denizens of the heavens.
The 15 stories in this book capture the magic and awe of these magnificent creatures, and include the lucky, rain-bringing Chinese dragon, the story of Saint George, and the dragons that brought hot springs to America.
STORIES IN THIS BOOK:
South Africa - Thakane and the Dragon
China - The Four Dragons
Japan - Susanoo
Philippines - Bakunawa
South Korea - The Dragon King
Turkey - George and the Dragon
Vietnam - The Land of Dragons
Germany - The Dragon's Grandmother
Iceland - The Lake Dragon
Poland - The Wawel Dragon
Slovenia - The Ljubljana Drgaon
UK (English) - Lambton Worm
UK (Welsh) - Y Ddraig Goch
North America - How the Hot Springs Were Made
Peru - Amaru
A fantastic read for children aged 8+.
| ISBN: | 9781398848900 |
| Publication date: | 1st November 2025 |
| Author: | Samantha Newman |
| Illustrator: | Katarzyna Doszla |
| Publisher: | Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Series: | Arcturus Illustrated Folk Tales |
| Genres: |
Traditional Tales Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dragons |