Books with title Valley of the Dragons

*This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors.This book is a fantasy classic for children of middle school age, as well as something that will enchant people of all ages. It has eight stories featuring youngsters and dragons who come to cross purposes and clash. And how it ends depends on courage, luck, and much help from the author. ContentsThe book of beasts -- Uncle James, or, The purple stranger -- The deliverers of their country -- The ice dragon, or, Do as you are told -- The island of the nine whirlpools -- The dragon tamers -- The fiery dragon, or, The heart of stone and the heart of gold -- Kind little Edmund, or, The caves and the cockatrice.

Discover the classics with Looking Glass Library, a series that offers the world’s finest literature, with introductions by some of the foremost writers of today.In eight highly imaginative tales, beloved children’s author E. Nesbit gives us an extraordinary view of how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens, and ordinary children alike. With an introduction by Newbery Award winner Ruth Stiles Gannett and line illustrations by H. R. Millar from the original 1901 edition, this middle-grade fantasy classic will enchant all ages.

(Book 4 in series) The Dragon Tournament draws young people by the thousands. Admission is free, but what price do the participants really pay? When sixteen-year-old Joel of Seawell, the son of a peasant fisherman, receives an invitation to the Tournament, he is thrilled beyond words. Too late he learns the terrifying secret of the Isle of Dragons. Captive in a hostile land, Joel gives up all hope, certain he will never again see his home or experience the happy life he once knew. In his despair, he has overlooked a powerful force - the unconditional love of his father. Journey to Terrestria, the land of adventures, the realm of King Emmanuel. The Isle of Dragons, written to encourage young readers to listen to the right voices, is the fourth book in the Tales from Terrestria series.

Tael Shalinor endured the horror of watching his parents murdered when he was twelve years old. The Black Heart Clan assassins have hunted him ever since. In the six years that have passed, King Braxion continues his ruthless tyranny against citizens and neighboring Kingdoms alike. He controls the dragon nobility through powerful spells of beast shamanism cast by the Hakkadians, sorcerers from the northlands. Princess Sebine, the girl the King believes is his daughter, plots to one day break free from the palace and discover the mystery behind her true father. Tempted by the lure of sorcery, she studies in secret with the Hakkadians in the palace dungeons. When a merchant from the east delivers her the Ring of Galdora as a gift from the Elven Kingdom of Drazal'tan, the course of her life will change forever.

THIS IS THE STORY ABOUT DRAGONS. THEY ARE NOT LIKE THE ONES YOU ARE USED TO SEEING IN THE FANTASY BOOKS. THESE ARE MORE THAN MYSTICAL CREATURES, AND THEIR BEAUTY GOES FAR BEYOND ALL OTHERS IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM. ONE DAY A MAN APPROACHES HER. HE IS FAR BEYOND ANYTHING THAT SHARAYAH HAS EVER SEEN BEFORE. HE GIVES TO HER A MOST UNUSUAL GIFT. BUT THIS GIFT, AN ANCIENT EVIL WILL TRY TO TAKE FROM HER, AS WELL AS HER ONLY TRUE LOVE, BUT WHAT THIS OLD EVIL REALLY WANTS IS HER VERY LIFE AND SOUL. SHE MUST FIND OUT THE HARD WAY, THAT EVEN HER VERY FAITH COMES WITH A PRICE. ONLY THEN IS FORMED THE PERFECT TEAR OF SURRENDER. WILL THE COST WILL BE TOO GREAT?This is Book One of The Exciting Dragon Saga!

In The Book of Dragons of Edith Nesbit invites us to experience the world of dragons.One of the most beautiful young fiction books written in English language.Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland; 15 August 1858 - 4 May 1924) was an English author and poet; she published her books for children under the name of E. Nesbit.She wrote or collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a socialist organisation later affiliated to the Labour Party.