Book Summary:
In
this tale, Princess Una’s kingdom is besieged by a fire-breathing dragon and
Saint George is sent to aid the princess of ridding the land of this fierce
dragon. The book details the journey of
St. George and Una throughout the countryside, over mountains, and through
woods in order to confront the dragon.
George repeatedly meets the dragon in battle and appears to be facing
defeat several times, but always manages to collapse in the right place for a
miraculous healing, such near an ancient spring. Each time George recovers and returns to
battle, the dragon appears to lose confidence until finally George is able to
vanquish him. As reward for saving the
kingdom, George is offered Una’s hand in marriage, which he gladly
accepts. And so Una and George were
married and lived happily ever after.
APA Reference of Book:
Hodges , M. (1984). Saint George and the dragon. Little Brown and Company: Boston, MA.
Impressions:
The illustrations of Saint George and the Dragon are amazing and will capture the attention of readers of any age. Most of the story can be determined strictly based on the intricate details provided within these illustration. The story of Saint George and the Dragon has all elements of a classic fairytale. From the deadly dragon that is threatening a village, to the damsel in distress and the knight in shining armor who comes to rescue those in need. This book is the perfect vehicle for teaching perseverance and determination in standing up for what is right despite the odds.
Professional Review:
Excerpt: "At her romantic best, Hyman illustrates this classic tale . . . with paintings of a marvelously fierce dragon, an impeccably heroic knight, a dazzlingly lovely Princess Una. Notable for their color and composition, the illustrations are framed by borders that often have a Tiffany look. The adaptation by Hodges is capable, simplifying Spenserian language but not abandoning it altogether."
Spenser, E. (1984, October). Saint george and the dragon (book review). 38, 27. Retrieved from http://bccb.lis.illinois.edu/
Library Uses:
Have a Renaissance Day at the library where the children are encourage to dress as their favorite Renaissance character. Have a story time reading of this book.
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