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Title: Saint George and the Dragon
ISBN: 0316367958
Author:
Margaret Hodges
Trina Schart Hyman
Publicate Date: 1990-09-04
Publish: 1990-09-04
List Price: $7.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: This George NOT as brave as the Saint
Undeniabley beautiful and I fully understand it is an adaptation of a story by Edward Spencer, but honestly people, the title of this book should not carry the name of "Saint George". There is a reason he is called a "Saint". History has held many courageous men that slayed beasts and saved princesses, but they weren't called "Saints". Saint George was viewed by the early Church as a saint for a reason. Search for it, and you will find the full story. This book merely embellishes one small part of the story. There is no need to reference any "Fairy Queen" in a story about Saint George, because there are enough fantastic events in the life of this saint that it doesn't require any pretend figures. Maybe someday an author of children's books will hold the courage of Saint George to tell the true story.
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2: I Liked It
I liked this quick number and read it all in one setting. Saint George slays a dragon and marries. Nothing special.
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3: Necessary literary experience
I will say it again: kids these days do not get nearly enough exposure to all the great older stories and legends from centuries gone by. Fine by me, I guess, for adults will probably best appreciate this true masterpiece of storytelling and illustration. Yes, it's an ancient story that is sometimes flooded with too much religious implications, but hey, the guy is literally a saint and that is how it goes. But for me, the best part is the simple dragon slaying. It's violent, it's intense, and you can't help but love a story that takes you there. The illustrations are delightfully reminiscent of medieval times and are a feast to watch. The writing flows like an epic poem. Awesome.
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4: A Great Start.
If your like me and wish your kids grew up a little fast so you could expose them to knights this is a great place to star. My wife thought my two year old wouldn't get it but he brings it to me nearly every time I ask his what he wants me to read him. He may not get the bigger ideas yet but he likes to point out the characeters he has learned the names of and he growls at the dragon when it comes after his favorite hero " St. George."
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5: great book
Great book. We read it with the folkmanis puppets (knight and dragon) and that is a big hit at our house. Wonderful way to introduce small children to Saint George.
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