Results for "Le Dragon" in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Waterstones Children's Book of the Month Patch Brightwater is a boy in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no one's idea of a hero. But then he discovers a deadly truth - the evil Piper of Hamelyn is on the loose. With the help of Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat...

With the Dragon Wars over, Creel finds herself bored with life as a seamstress. Then word comes that a bordering country has been breeding dragons in preparation for an invasion. Never one to sit around, Creel throws herself headlong into an adventure that will reunite her with dragon friend Shardas, pit her against a vicious new enemy, and perhaps rekindle a friendship with Prince Luka that seems to have gone cold.  

An epic guide to the history and mythology of dragons from around the world for fantasy-mad kids by medieval historian Cait Stevenson. Dragons features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the whoosh of their wings in flight and the intense roar of...

Le roi de Bretagne vient de mourir. Afin d'accéder au trône, le dangereux seigneur Vertigier fait assassiner le prince Moine, héritier naturel. Pour se prémunir contre la vengeance des frères de Moine, Vertigier fait alors construire une tour, qui ne cesse de s'effondrer. On lui parle alors du jeune Merlin, un enfant un peu magicien. Les pouvoirs de ce dernier iront bien au-delà de ce que pense Vertigier.

Creel can't believe her aunt wants to sacrifice her to the local dragon. It's a ploy to lure a heroic knight so that he will fight the dragon, marry Creel out of chivalrous obligation, and lift the entire family out of poverty. Creel isn't worried. After all, nobody has seen a dragon in centuries. But when the beast actually appears, Creel not only bargains with him for her life, she also ends up with a rare bit of treasure from his hoard: a pair of simple blue slippers, or so she thinks.

An old Polish city fizzes with fear. The townsfolk are at the mercy of a dragon who lurks in the cave below the castle... Konrad's dad always used to say, 'There is a character in a book somewhere that matches you almost entirely. It's just a matter of finding them'. Konrad never expected the...

Look up in the sky! It's a scaly, fire-breathing dragon. Flapping wings and jagged teeth flash as the creature swoops low and then disappears into the night. Have you ever wondered what dragons eat? Where are their lairs? How do they fly? Wonder no more! Embark on an adventurous journey to learn all about dragons.

"Will you tread the world and tend the wilds? When the world whispers her secrets, will you keep them? Will you protect the weak and face your own end without fear?” Cyrus swallowed. “Yes,” he said.“I will,” said Antigone.And just like that, Cyrus and Antigone Smith are inducted into...

Le jour de son anniversaire, Luna-Belle voit ENFIN son vœu se réaliser. Du moins, presque.... Ce n’est pas un cheval qui atterrit dans sa chambre, mais une LICORNE! Et la jolie bête a besoin de sa petite humaine pour une mission dans l’espace.

As far as Creel is concerned, all is finally right with the world. The dragon king, Shardas, and his queen, Velika, have made a home for themselves on the Far Islands, and for the first time in centuries, it seems dragons and humans might be able to live together in peace. So what better time for Creel and Luka to plan their wedding? But then Velika gets kidnapped by a band of rogue dragons in need of their own queen. And Creel and Luka leap to aid Shardas and rescue her - only to discover that Luka's father has set his sights on taking back the Far Islands from the dragons. 

Allergy season affects many creatures in Wildflower Kingdom, but none more so than Patrick, the kingdom’s resident dragon! When the thunderous booms of his sneezes awaken—and frighten!—Princesses Olivia and Juniper, the girls are reassured by their parents that Patrick is no threat. But Olivia, who is more knowledgeable about dragons than her younger sister, still worries about a fire breathing monster within their kingdom. Olivia’s fears and worries escalate when Queen Jennifer declares the “First Annual Wildflower Kingdom Thank You Day.”

Rick Riordan Presents Yoon Ha Lee's space opera about thirteen-year-old Min, who comes from a long line of fox spirits. But you'd never know it by looking at her. To keep the family safe, Min's mother insists that none of them use any fox-magic, such as Charm or shape-shifting. They must appear...

Soon after reuniting with her guardian aboard the roaming pagoda, Zhi Ging comes to a heart-wrenching realisation. If she is to stand a chance against the relentless Ami, she must return to Hok Woh, the mysterious underwater realm, and become a full Cyo B'Ahon. At Hok Woh, Zhi Ging is swept up...

When their strength wanes and they are pulled to the breaking point, David must step up and confront his fears if he will stand a chance to help his friends. This story brims with pulsating action; it is hugely imaginative and features characters that both young and adult listeners will adore. Kids will love the vivid imagery and the innovative story, and parents will love the lessons of love, friendship, responsibility, and perseverance.

Anya and the Dragon is the story of fantasy and mayhem in 10th century Eastern Europe, where headstrong 11-year-old Anya is a daughter of the only Jewish family in her village. When her family's livelihood is threatened by a bigoted magistrate, Anya is lured in by a friendly family of fools, who promise her money in exchange for helping them capture the last dragon in Kievan Rus. This seems easy enough, until she finds out that the scary old dragon isn't as old - or as scary - as everyone thought. Now Anya is faced with a choice: save the dragon, or save her family. 

This is a story from the Dragon Tales collection.

Bedtime is almost here, but Sir Johnny has one more quest to complete. Deep inside his toy box lurks the fearsome Tox Box Dragon, a wild and wiggly creature made from imagination, shadows, and one very messy pile of toys. Armed with courage, creativity, and a knightly spirit, Johnny must face the dragon before he can climb into bed. But as the battle begins, Johnny discovers that bravery does not always mean swinging a sword. Sometimes it means taming your fears, using your imagination, and knowing when the adventure is done.

In Hiccup the Viking's misadventures, the stakes have never been higher, and it's friend versus foe to decide the fate of the world. In this, the penultimate title in the amazing story arc that began with How to Train Your Dragon, Hiccup is faced with a personal dilemma against the backdrop of...

Still wiping off dragon drool from their last adventure, David wonders what’s next, and whether he’s really cut out to be a true Dragon Flyer. When the evil Night Riders show up determined to hunt the Flyers and their dragons down, he realizes the real adventure has just begun. Joe and Calli are sure that the answer to defeating the Night Riders is in Dragon Dynasty, a dragon city full of mystical wonders to behold. But there are dangers, too. As soon as the flyers arrive, they’re sent on a treacherous mission by the dragon king—and success is all up to David.

Dragon Riders is an amazing adventure about three children caught up in a timeless war. Their lives are turned upside down by an attack on the monastery where they live. Their flight leads them into an encounter with a young dragon, which they save from certain death.