Amanda Craig takes a look at dragons in children's fiction
The Trouble With Dragons by Debi Gliori
"The cover makes it look too cute but Gliori's quirky pictures and couplets are full of dry humour, as well as an important message."
Green Smoke by Rosemary Manning
Dragon Moon by Carole Wilkinson
"Wilkinson's series carries a strong ecological and moral message wrapped in towering adventure. Her dragons are, in accordance with Chinese mythology, benign spirits of the land. Their dance relieves drought, but they are hunted by evil Necromancers."
Brisingr by Christopher Paolini
" I dislike these books as derivative and poorly written, but there is no denying that many children (especially boys) of 11+ love them, and certainly the idea of having a dragon as your best friend in a battle is appealing."
The Dragon and the Gruesome Twosome by M. P. Robertson
"The fourth of M.P. Robertson's charming books about young George and his dragon has them sorting out two quarrelsome trolls..."
How To Ride A Dragon's Storm by Cressida Cowell
"Cressida Cowell's inspired series about Hiccup and his dragon Toothless..."
All quoted comments from Amanda Craig's review. Click the link to read in full.
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