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The Land of the Dragon King Gillian McClure

The Land of the Dragon King By Gillian McClure

The Land of the Dragon King by Gillian McClure


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Summary

A sparkling collection of Korean folk stories for very young readers, set in a far-off world of tigers, rice cakes and the Land of the Dragon King.

The Land of the Dragon King Summary

The Land of the Dragon King: and Other Korean Stories by Gillian McClure

The sea hasn't always been salty, and rabbits haven't always had fluffy tails. How the sea grew salty, pigs got their short snouts and rabbits their fluffy tails is revealed in this sparkling collection of Korean folk stories. Gillian McClure's delightful retellings of well known Korean fables and magic tales will transport younger readers to an eastern world of tigers, rice cakes and persimmons alongside more familiar things - all beautifully illustrated in Gillian's own distinctive style.

The Land of the Dragon King Reviews

Highlight of the Season, Spring 2008 for 'meeting a growing need for new material and demonstrating the high quality of traditional tales being offered by Frances Lincoln.' Children's Bookseller What a find! This is an absolute treasure of a book, beautiful to look at, silky to the touch and a delight to read... The universality of human emotions comes across through echoes of Rumplestiltskin, Brer Rabbit, Anasi, Pinocchio, yet the uniquness and mystery of Korea still shines through. It is a heart-warming experience where good wins over evil, kindness over weakness, brains over brawn and virtue is duly rewarded. The delicacy of the illustrations is quite enchanting and mirrors the tone of the text. I can't wait to get into school and entrance a class of young listeners with these richly textured stories. School Librarian The Land of the Dragon King is a lovely book and one just needs to look at the slightly mischievous dragon on the back cover and the teasing dragons inside to know that it will be a treat. www.papertigers.org

About Gillian McClure

Gillian McClure's titles include Tinker Jim and Tog the Ribber which were shortlisted for the Smarties Book Award. Tog the Ribber was also Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Award. Selkie won the Parents' Guide to Children's Media Award USA 2000. Gillian illustrated Mary Arrigan's Mario's Angels for Frances Lincoln. Gillian lives in Cambridge.

Additional information

GOR003304699
9781845078058
1845078055
The Land of the Dragon King: and Other Korean Stories by Gillian McClure
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
20080306
64
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - The Land of the Dragon King