The Reluctant Dragon: Amazon.ca: Kenneth Grahame, Michael Hague: Books

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Warm colors and visual details portray a lively medieval village and complement Grahame's expressive prose. Ages 8-11.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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This dramatization of Grahame's story has wonderfully expressive characterizations to tickle young imaginations. There's a full gamut of sound effects and music reminiscent of phonograph records of the '50's. A young boy plays the hero, an innocent voice wiser than the eccentric adults around him. The dragon speaks his pacifist message in slow cartoon-like cadences while St. George delivers his role in a stalwart voice. The male narrator is warm and expressive as host of this appealing program. D.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful and funny tale!, Mar 1 2007

By	L. Bourque (Windsor, Ontario) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Reluctant Dragon (Paperback)

My 8-year daughter and I absolutely loved this charming book. It's longer than a regular picture book--we read it over 3 days. But it makes a truly wonderful book to share for bedtime, as it's a gentle, funny, and cheerful tale.

The book tells the story of Saint George and the Dragon--or at least, a *version* of the story, Kenneth Grahame's version, which instead of being filled with violence is filled with gentle humour and friendship, not to mention Grahame's beautiful prose.

The dragon in this story, who likes to write poetry and is too lazy to fight, is a thoroughly likeable character, and so is the kind and well mannered Saint George.

We loved seeing this funny story play itself out and we loved the happy ending.

One more comment--the publication we had was the one with illustrations by Micheal Hague, which were absolutely wonderful--the way he draws the dragon made us laugh just by looking at the pictures! He looks so cheerful and friendly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wag the Dog., Feb 5 2004

By	tvtv3 "tvtv3" (Sorento, IL United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Reluctant Dragon (Paperback)

This delightful story tells the tale of a boy who meets a kindly dragon on the edge of town. The boy and the dragon become friends and start spending a lot of time together. Then the people of the town find out about the dragon and send for St. George. The boy meets with St. George and takes him to meet the dragon. All three soon become friends and find themselves in a quandry. George doesn't want to kill the dragon and the dragon has no desire to kill George. A plan is hatched and at the end of the story everyone lives happily.

It's really great reading this to younger children. It's got a great message about not prejudging others. It also shows how people can sometimes get everything they want, without anyone having to get hurt by it. That doesn't happen often, but it's nice to be reminded now and again that it can.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure!, May 11 2002

By	R. Gerlach "R. Marie" (Maryland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Reluctant Dragon (Paperback)

Author of historical fiction.

This book is a treasure for your library. It brings endless pleasure, and is the kind of story that spans all ages.

It is the tale of a boy and his dragon who lives up on the Downs. In spite of the bad reputation dragons have, the boy and he become quick friends. Saint George shows up to do battle with the reluctant lizard, and the boy arranges a mock battle, unbeknown to the villagers that pleases everyone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Andrew's book Report
(...) THE BOOK IS ABOUT THIS BOY WHO MEETS THIS DRAGON AND THEY
BEACOME FRIENDS THE DRAGON TELLS THE BOY STORY AND NONE ARE
TRUE. Read more

Published on Nov 1 2001 by Andrew Sturgill

5.0 out of 5 stars But who Illustrate's This Version - Marlene Ekman?
I love this story but am interested to know the illustrator. If it is Marlene Ekman's illustrations in the hardcover version then it is the best publication. Read more

Published on Jul 26 2000 by Anne

5.0 out of 5 stars Reading level is age 8 and above
This is a wonderful story that can be enjoyed by all ages. But because of some of the archaic phrasing I would not recommend it to students under the age of 8.

Published on May 19 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book.
It was an unexpected book because I thought the dragon was bad. But the boy and the dragon got to be friends. When St. George came I thought he would kill the Dragon. Read more

Published on April 24 1998