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Jane and the Dragon
Jane and the Magician
A feisty heroine who’d rather joust than sew seeks out her own adventures in these magical fairy tales for today’s young readers.
The king is giving a party to cheer up the prince, so he sends Jane and her friend the dragon to find his missing magician. But what they find is a problem — a very wet and watery problem. Will the prince’s party be a washout? Or can Jane find a magical solution?
The king is giving a party to cheer up the prince, so he sends Jane and her friend the dragon to find his missing magician. But what they find is a problem — a very wet and watery problem. Will the prince’s party be a washout? Or can Jane find a magical solution?
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2000
39 people want to read
About the author
Martin Baynton
42 books23 followersMartin Baynton is a British Author, Illustrator and TV producer. His latest novel, Truth and Transformation (Taking Wonderland #2), is book two in a fantasy trilogy, Taking Wonderland. Best known for his children’s books, his Jane And The Dragon series was adapted and produced for television by Weta Workshop. His books have been widely published in the UK, US, New Zealand and Australia, and he has illustrated books written by authors such as Russell Hoban and Kenneth Grahame.
Martin has also written for the stage and television and has created award winning TV shows including The WotWots, the Kiddets and The Book Hungry Bears.
Born in London, Martin was educated at Hereford Cathedral Prep, Ledbury Grammar School and Hereford Art College. He studied electrophysiology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London University and the Institute Of Child Health. In the mid 1970s, he joined St Bartholomew Hospital's medical electronics department to develop biofeedback technology with biofeedback pioneer Dr Ann Wooley-Hart.
Martin moved to New Zealand in 1987 with his young family and became a New Zealand citizen.
Martin has also written for the stage and television and has created award winning TV shows including The WotWots, the Kiddets and The Book Hungry Bears.
Born in London, Martin was educated at Hereford Cathedral Prep, Ledbury Grammar School and Hereford Art College. He studied electrophysiology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London University and the Institute Of Child Health. In the mid 1970s, he joined St Bartholomew Hospital's medical electronics department to develop biofeedback technology with biofeedback pioneer Dr Ann Wooley-Hart.
Martin moved to New Zealand in 1987 with his young family and became a New Zealand citizen.
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May 16, 2024
Coool book . Very easy and simple story concepts with a good message ! 👍🏽
July 10, 2016
"You made this mess. If you're truly sorry, you'll help to clean it up." This is the second book of the series that I've read, and I saw one tv episode of it on youtube. Pretty cute, and wholesome, if you're into that kind of thing.
November 10, 2015
I didn't really like much about this book except for the title.
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