Saint George and the Dragon (Caldecott Medal Winner) - Hardcover

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780316367899

About this item

by Margaret Hodges (Author), Trina Schart Hyman (Author)

A Caldecott Medal-winning tale of bravery, perseverance, and peace.

Saint George and the Dragon retells the segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings joy to the land.

This beautifully illustrated story is a lovely addition to any collection of fairytales or folk lore.

Author Biography

Margaret Hodges was an American writer of more than 40 children's books. She was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon.
Trina Schart Hyman was an American illustrator of more than 150 children's books. She received three Caldecott Honors and was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon.

Number of Pages: 32

Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.2 x 9.1 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: October 30, 1984

Award: Caldecott Medal (1985)

Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award (1985)

Accelerated Reader:

Quiz Name: Saint George and the Dragon

Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3

Reading Level: 5.6

Point Value: 0.5

$28.58