The Moon Dragons
Dyan Sheldon author Gary Blythe illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd
Published:3rd Sep '15
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Another breath-takingly beautiful masterpiece from the creators of the bestselling, Kate Greenaway Medal winner, The Whales' Song.
When a king discovers that there are still singing moon dragons high up on the mountainside, he offers a room full of gold to anyone who can bring one to him.When a king discovers that there are still singing moon dragons high up on the mountainside, he offers a room full of gold to anyone who can bring one to him. The beautiful dancing dragons only reveal themselves to Alina, a young peasant girl, but she preserves the secret of their whereabouts, knowing that there are some things far more precious than a room full of gold.
"A wonder to look at and a joy to read aloud." * Wendy Cooling *
"A hauntingly beautiful fable with a strong message about greed and the environment. Absolutely gorgeous artwork" * The Bookseller *
"Gary Blythe's glowing pictures and a lyrical text by Dyan Sheldon prove to be a perfect combination in this heartwarming story." * Bookseller *
"Spell-binding and incredibly moving story coupled with illustrations that will take your breath away." * Lovereading *
"Sweet lesson of the value of art and life. Original fairy tale succeeds as a fable." * Kirkus Reviews *
ISBN: 9781783441716
Dimensions: 240mm x 280mm x 5mm
Weight: 214g
32 pages