Tobias and the Dragon: A Hungarian Folk Tale

by Val Biro

Not even a fierce dragon can deter clever Tobias from succeeding in his search for his fortune.

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When Tobias sets off to seek his fortune he comes face to face with a big, fierce dragon. But sly and wily Tobias will not let even a scary dragon stand in his way. He is determined to make a fool of the dragon and a fortune for himself ... at the same time!

A lively Hungarian folk tale with delightfully funny illustrations by Val Biro.

Genres: Hungary

Hardcover

First published February 15, 1991

About the author

Val Biro (pronounced Beer-oh) was a children's author, artist and illustrator, was a native of Hungary, but was a resident in Sussex in England. He received his education in Budapest and London. His studio was located in Amersham in Buckinghamshire.

"I write so as to give my alter-ego a good chance for drawing pictures, though I find that the story I invent tends to run away with itself, leaving me, the illustrator, behind! Each story tends to be based on personal experience and, equally, each tends to grow out of that into the imagination. Each book seems to take a few months to gestate, and then I write it in one long day (or night)."

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved the dragon illustrations. Didn't care for Tobias' character or lack thereof.