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The Book of Dragons (Looking Glass Library 4) Kindle Edition

by E. Nesbit (Author), H. R. Millar (Illustrator), Ruth Stiles Gannett (Introduction) Format: Kindle Edition
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Discover 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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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    181 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 7
  5. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  6. Publication date
    January 16, 2010
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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  10. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0375864278
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0034N7JH2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers (January 16, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 16, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1097 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 181 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 272 ratings

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Tara A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute fairy tales
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015
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These were fun stories to read with my son. Being a dragon lover, I wish there were more stories where the dragon wasn't the villain, but they were cute stories nonetheless. I love the way they were written, with comments directed at the reader.
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CarolinaCoolPapa
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book to read with your kids!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2013
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I highly recommend this book. My wife checked it out from the library to read with our 7-year-old before bed. She would read one story to him each night while I put our younger child to bed. When I came down he would always excitedly tell me all about the story they had read, including tiny little details. Several times he told my wife "I wish we didn't have to take this back to the library" so she got it for him for his birthday. We couldn't believe how excited he was as he almost started to cry and yelled "My wish came true!" Very enjoyable book.
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Mec
4.0 out of 5 stars At last!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2012
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I read Edward Eager's fantasy books forty years ago. The characters in his books read books by E. Nesbit. So I'm enchanted to find that these are real books and I can read them on my Kindle.

However, my Kindle version has no illustrations. Ouch! The Project Gutenberg edition has beautiful line-drawings. It would be lovely to integrate these.

Aside from the missing illustrations, the book was wonderful. Literally, full of wonder: lots of twists that I've never encountered before or since. Dragons both good and evil; princes likewise; unexpected weaknesses and resolutions. Plus a few jokes slipped in for adults (at least, I think they would have gone over my head when I was eight.)
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michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019
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I got this for my daughter to share my love of dragons with her. It is a collection of short stories. I am sure we will enjoy them together.
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Tracesprite
3.0 out of 5 stars cute and enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2014
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The best of Edith Nesbit can be found in her books such as "Five Children and It" and "The Phoenix and the Carpet" and "The Treasure Seekers." However The Book of Dragons is quite enjoyable, too. She has a twee style which appeals to both adults and children and adds humour to the stories.
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Karen A. Bryant
1.0 out of 5 stars Not suitable for 5 year olds
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2011
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I was very disappointed with this book. I bought it to read to my 5 year old twins. It is not a picture book which disappointed them but I knew that going in. For me, it was the awful old style wording that was so far off anything a 5 year old would appreciate. They lost interest very fast. I had to keep reading ahead and change the wording to try and make it understandable for them. I wish I hadn't wasted my money on this book and certainly would never recommend it.
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ambistoes
5.0 out of 5 stars For Any Dragon Lover
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2014
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A lot of vintage stories and reads like fairy tales with morals to the stories. I love the old-time feel of this book and it's such a great thing to read to a dragon-loving child. My son was very enthusiastic about this book starting at about age six.
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KikiLee
5.0 out of 5 stars good dragon
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2011
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i absolutly love dragons and this book is a really neat, different kind of dragon book. i like it! the short stories telling each dragon a different way is cool too. i particularly like the one with the dragon in the dungeon and the one with rotundia and the purple dragon..
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Erstwhile
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book about Dragons there is.
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2018
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It is hard to pick a favorite story from this collection. They are quite charming. Aimed squarely at the Edwardian child these unique tales capture the imagination and are filled with fun asides for the attentive adult. Somewhat reminiscent of George MacDonald but more jovial.

Enjoyable bedtime fare, with a sometimes cumbersome vocabulary and the cultural gaps resulting from a lapse of a hundred years.

My ten year old daughter loved reading this book out loud to the family on road trips and it remains a favorite.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2019
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Brilliant book
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Annemarie Dowie
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2014
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Good book there should be more like them it was so gripping I've read the how to train your Dragon collection.
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Penelope Lynn
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2015
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My grandson is hooked on these books
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Dr H.
3.0 out of 5 stars Contains super stories, there's no doubt and it's great to ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2017
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Contains super stories, there's no doubt and it's great to have them all together in one book, but I was disappointed by the presentation - page after page of 'block' aligned writing and not a picture anywhere to be seen. Fine for parents to read aloud, but less inspiring if, like me, you want it for your children to read to themselves.
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