Three Tasks for a Dragon
Published on 6. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-5295-2353-9 (ISBN)
Description
Illustrated in a sophisticated muted palette, this is a classic quest story with a modern twist from two legendary Irish book makers, shortlisted for the Irish Children's Book Award.
After his father's death, Prince Lir is tricked into embarking on a perilous quest to rescue a maiden from a dragon. The studious young prince is no warrior, but he uses his brains to make himself indispensable to the grumpy dragon. However, neither prince nor dragon have bargained on the dark magic which manipulates them both, and it may be left to the maiden herself to save them all...
After his father's death, Prince Lir is tricked into embarking on a perilous quest to rescue a maiden from a dragon. The studious young prince is no warrior, but he uses his brains to make himself indispensable to the grumpy dragon. However, neither prince nor dragon have bargained on the dark magic which manipulates them both, and it may be left to the maiden herself to save them all...
Reviews / Votes
The story of a prince, a girl and a dragon may seem familiar, but it's the way the story is told that makes it so special. Three Tasks for a Dragon reads like a forgotten fairytale. Combining the talents of two former Laureates na nOg, this is an instant classic. * The best Irish children's books of 2023, The Times * A carefully crafted traditional quest from two of Ireland's former Laureate na nOg, this is a tale that will have you lost in time. * Irish Examiner * Lyrically written with a fair few thrills and awesome illustrations of the dragon, this is a magical fairy tale that will assuredly keep readers turning the pages, albeit slowly so they can savour P.J. Lynch's magnificent artistry. * Red Reading Hub * Three Tasks for a Dragon is a classic quest with a modern twist in a gorgeous picture book that is exciting, appealing with a fairy-tale feel and is perfect for its targeted audience. [...] This book is perfect for KS2 primary libraries and classrooms and will make a stunning present for young readers and will be a classic that is read for many years to come. * Little Blog of Library Treasures * A very modern 'traditional' tale of quests, treachery, dragons, maidens in distress, a magic curse and the power of love that will keep readers of all ages enthralled. * The Letterpress Project *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-2353-9 (9781529523539)
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Persons
Eoin (pronounced "Owen") Colfer is the New York Times bestselling author of the children's fantasy series Artemis Fowl. His other notable works include Half Moon Investigations, Airman and The Supernaturalist and he has sold over twenty million books worldwide. He was the Irish Children's Laureate, the winner of the Evergreen Young Adult Book Award, and won the Irish Children's Book of the Year Award for his story Imaginary Fred, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. He lives in Wexford, Ireland. You can visit him online at www.eoincolfer.com. P.J. Lynch has won many awards, including the Mother Goose Award, the Christopher Medal three times, the Irish Bisto Book of the Year Award and the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal on two occasions - for The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski and When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest. In recent years, P.J. Lynch has been commissioned to design posters for Opera Ireland and the Abbey Theatre, as well as designing stamps for An Post. He lives in Dublin.