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published
September 4th 1990
by Little, Brown Young Readers
binding
Paperback, 32 pages
literary awards
Caldecott Medal, 1985
isbn
0316367958
(isbn13: 9780316367950)
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illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
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Read in February, 2008
The story is a bit long-winded, but the illustrations are absolutely gorgeous!!! Definitely a great "old fashioned fairy tale" sort of feel but good for boys who aren't into the princess thing.
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I was familiar with St. George and the Dragon, having read Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene in college. However, that is not an easy story for a child to follow and Margaret Hodges does a wonderful job of adapting it in a way that is child-friendly but still captures the poetic language of the original. The illustrations are also wonderful, colorful and detailed. They're drawn in a way as if to look like a medieval tapestry and often the bordering panels illustrate another as...more
I was familiar with St. George and the Dragon, having read Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene in college. However, that is not an easy story for a child to follow and Margaret Hodges does a wonderful job of adapting it in a way that is child-friendly but still captures the poetic language of the original. The illustrations are also wonderful, colorful and detailed. They're drawn in a way as if to look like a medieval tapestry and often the bordering panels illustrate another as...more
Read in July, 2008
I remember pouring over the pictures of this book as a child. It is still just as beautiful and this time I was able to read the story to myself.
Based on The Faerie Queen, it tells the tale of a knight who grew up among the faerie but is a human. He must become a saint and a king before he can go to the Holy City. A princess brings him to her land to fight the dragon that is ravaging their countryside. He fights the dragon the first day and collapses in a holy spring of water t...more
Based on The Faerie Queen, it tells the tale of a knight who grew up among the faerie but is a human. He must become a saint and a king before he can go to the Holy City. A princess brings him to her land to fight the dragon that is ravaging their countryside. He fights the dragon the first day and collapses in a holy spring of water t...more
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Read in June, 1985
recommends it for:
Those who can gaze at illustrations for hours, those who love fairytales
I have been read this book nearly one hundred times, if not more. I still pull it out and look at it when I have time or the inclination. It is one of the earliest books I can remember, and it (along with an edition of a rhyming Little Red Riding Hood illustrated by Edward Gorey) shaped my formative years.
My father would always pause on each page and ask questions, such as "Can you see where the fairies are hiding?" The reason why he would always pause, instead of only...more
My father would always pause on each page and ask questions, such as "Can you see where the fairies are hiding?" The reason why he would always pause, instead of only...more
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Read in April, 2009
Beautifully written and illustrated. The story of the man who would become St. George, patron saint of England (as well as many other countries) and slays a mighty dragon to win the fair princess Una. The author uses Edmund Spencer's "Faerie Queene" as the basis for his story. I am definitely going to check out more illustrated works by Trina Schart Hyman.
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A great story and some of the best illustrations I've ever seen! They are so detailed, precise and realistic that the love for the craft shows through on every page. This is a book for kids in the 3-6th grade and does have a few words that may not be immediately known; it's not a kids book for the very young. I did read it to my older daughter in one sitting, but she has a pretty broad vocabulary and asks tons of questions; so by the end of the book she had followed everything really well. This ...more
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Read in January, 1992
The illustrations in this book are pure art - mystifying, beautiful, and intricate. They alone are reason enough to treasure this book. Medieval fairy tales and legends have few lessons applicable to the every day lives of children, but they are part of our history, and should be read at an appropriate age.
The violent slaying of the dragon is not for young audiences, and the princess as a reward is not something I would want to ingrain in my kids. However, Trina Schart Hyman gav...more
The violent slaying of the dragon is not for young audiences, and the princess as a reward is not something I would want to ingrain in my kids. However, Trina Schart Hyman gav...more
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@ my first school book fair, i saw this book and loved the art work,but didnt have enough money to but it. so i saved all year till the next one in first grade. that's how much i liked the artwork & stories 'bout mythical creatures. still do :)
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Read in December, 1990
My Mom bought this for me when it came out, and it has become a favorite of my entire family. My kids love to have it read to them. Of course, being illustrated by the fabulous Trina Schart Hyman, it is delightful to just look through also!
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Anything illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman is sure to be stunning, and Margaret Hodges is a wonderful author. The legend of St. George and the dragon is one of my favorites. This book is a winner to me! Highly recommended!
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This book has everything a child could want; a knight, a beautiful princess, and a horrible dragon. The story and illustrations make this a book that you will want to read over and over again.
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Read in October, 2008
Fitting into the category of long picture books for patient readers, the book retells the story of Saint George, the dragon, and the lovely maiden Una. Hyman’s illustrations are the star of the show, both the full-page images, seen as though through a paned window, and the smaller illustrations and twining borders surrounding the text on the facing pages. There’s a real old-fashioned, fairy tale feel to the pictures, but each character is realistic and individual, with faces filled with em...more
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Classic children's adaptation from Spenser's "The Faerie Queen." The book is great if for no other reason than Trina Schart Hyman's fabulous, detailed illustrations.
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Read in June, 2009
The illustrations are very detailed and pretty, but the story is probably a little long winded for younger children.
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This story was very descriptive and it had complex sentence structure. I liked it and my boys were riveted.
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Read in June, 2009
A rather soppy, overtold version of the tale. Gorgeous watercolor illustrations throughout. Grades 4-7
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Read in April, 2009
1985 Caldecott Winner. I was not overly impressed with the prolific description of this fairy tale.
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Nice retelling of the story for elementary age children. Beautiful illustrations.
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Read in January, 1985
I had this book as a child. It's illustrations had a profound affect on me.
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