The Book of Dragons
Información sobre este audiolibro
From the beloved author of the classic novel, The Railway Children, comes this magical collection of short stories featuring eight fantastical dragon tales.
This enchanting collection of eight short stories is connected through one common theme: dragons. These mysterious beasts inhabit their worlds in varying ways, but each tale contains the same vivid imagery and exciting sense of adventure. The unique stories feature mischievous dragons who are full of joy and fun, as well as dangerous dragons who lurk in the dark and await their prey.
Delve into this magical book and allow yourself to be transported via these marvelous tales. The Book of Dragons features eight delightful stories:
- The Book of Beasts - Uncle James, or The Purple Stranger - The Deliverers of Their Country - The Ice Dragon, or Do As You Are Told - The Island of the Nine Whirlpools - The Dragon Tamers - The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold - King Little Edmund, or The Caves and the CockatriceRead & Co. Children’s has proudly republished this beautiful new edition, complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author. This short story collection is perfect for bedtime reading and would make the ideal gift for any dragon lover.
Acerca del autor
Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman (1864–1922) was born Elizabeth Jane Cochran in Pennsylvania, USA. Better known by her pen name, Nellie Bly, the journalist’s most famous works include the account of her record-breaking world trip, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, and her mental institution exposé, Ten Days in a Mad-House, in which she went undercover to reveal the truth about the conditions of asylums. Bly was a pioneering writer, introducing the trend of stunt girl reporting.
