The Book of Dragons

The Book of Dragons is a collection of whimsical tales written by Edith Nesbit and first published in 1899.

Set in magical landscapes filled with enchanted forests, ancient castles, and fantastical worlds, each story in this collection features a unique dragon, from fierce and formidable to kind and misunderstood.

These dragons interact with some children who show their bravery and kindness, capturing the charm and wonder of classic fairy tales and making it an enchanting read for children and adults alike.

"He happened to be building a Palace when the news came, and he left all the bricks kicking about the floor for Nurse to clear up—but then the news was rather remarkable news. You see, there was a knock at the front door and voices talking downstairs, and Lionel thought it was the man come to see about the gas, which had not been allowed to be lighted since the day when Lionel made a swing by tying his skipping rope to the gas bracket. And then, quite suddenly, Nurse came in and said, "Master Lionel, dear, they've come to fetch you to go and be King.""

"He happened to be building a Palace when the news came, and he left all the bricks kicking about the floor for Nurse to clear up—but then the news was rather remarkable news. You see, there was a knock at the front door and voices talking downstairs, and Lionel thought it was the man come to see about the gas, which had not been allowed to be lighted since the day when Lionel made a swing by tying his skipping rope to the gas bracket. And then, quite suddenly, Nurse came in and said, "Master Lionel, dear, they've come to fetch you to go and be King.""