The Knight and the Dragon

By Tomie dePaola | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's things to find out how to fight a knight! \"Spontaneity of line and feeling are backed by zesty colors and a jovial, tongue-in-cheek tone to which children can relate—a top springtime choice.\" —Booklist \"There's a swirl of good-humored life to the book.\" —The New York Times Book Review

Editions of The Knight and the Dragon

Hardcover
ISBN 9780399207075
Paperback
ISBN 9780698116238

Read an Excerpt

What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's things to find out how to fight a knight! \"Spontaneity of line and feeling are backed by zesty colors and a jovial, tongue-in-cheek tone to which children can relate—a top springtime choice.\" —Booklist \"There's a swirl of good-humored life to the book.\" —The New York Times Book Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Knight and the Dragon about?

What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's things to find out how to fight a knight! \"Spontaneity of line and feeling are backed by zesty colors and a jovial, tongue-in-cheek tone to which children can relate—a top springtime choice.\" —Booklist \"There's a swirl of good-humored life to the book.\" —The New York Times Book Review

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Knight and the Dragon?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy

Where can I read a sample of The Knight and the Dragon?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399207075

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Knight and the Dragon?

Tomie dePaola

Who is the Publisher of the book The Knight and the Dragon?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Knight and the Dragon is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399207075) and paperback(ISBN 9780698116238)

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