Dragon Myths and Legends: Tales of Adventure from Around the World
Apr 2026 · Arcturus Publishing
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Are you brave enough to enter the dragon lair? You'll discover a world of myth, magic, and mystery in this collection of 15 extraordinary tales from around the world.
Stories of these majestic creatures - whether wise and noble or cruel and terrible - have fascinated people for centuries, and can be found in many cultures. This artfully written, opulently illustrated book brings to life dragons of all kinds, from the greatest to the smallest, from serpentine river spirits to cave-dwelling firebreathers and high-flying denizens of the heavens.
The stories in this book capture the magic and awe of these magnificent creatures, and include the lucky, rain-bringing Chinese dragon, the story of Saint George, and the dragons that brought hot springs to America.
STORIES IN THIS BOOK:
• North America - How the Hot Springs Were Made
• Peru - Amaru
• South Africa - Thakane and the Dragon
• China - The Four Dragons
• Japan - Susanoo
• Philippines - Bakunawa
• South Korea - The Dragon King
• Turkey - George and the Dragon
• Vietnam - The Land of Dragons
• Germany - The Dragon's Grandmother
• Iceland - The Lake Dragon
• Poland - The Wawel Dragon
• Slovenia - The Ljubljana Drgaon
• UK (English) - Lambton Worm
• UK (Welsh) - Y Ddraig Goch
A fantastic read for children aged 8+.
Stories of these majestic creatures - whether wise and noble or cruel and terrible - have fascinated people for centuries, and can be found in many cultures. This artfully written, opulently illustrated book brings to life dragons of all kinds, from the greatest to the smallest, from serpentine river spirits to cave-dwelling firebreathers and high-flying denizens of the heavens.
The stories in this book capture the magic and awe of these magnificent creatures, and include the lucky, rain-bringing Chinese dragon, the story of Saint George, and the dragons that brought hot springs to America.
STORIES IN THIS BOOK:
• North America - How the Hot Springs Were Made
• Peru - Amaru
• South Africa - Thakane and the Dragon
• China - The Four Dragons
• Japan - Susanoo
• Philippines - Bakunawa
• South Korea - The Dragon King
• Turkey - George and the Dragon
• Vietnam - The Land of Dragons
• Germany - The Dragon's Grandmother
• Iceland - The Lake Dragon
• Poland - The Wawel Dragon
• Slovenia - The Ljubljana Drgaon
• UK (English) - Lambton Worm
• UK (Welsh) - Y Ddraig Goch
A fantastic read for children aged 8+.
Are you brave enough to enter the dragon lair? You'll discover a world of myth, magic, and mystery in this collection of 15 extraordinary tales from around the world.
Stories of these majestic creatures - whether wise and noble or cruel and terrible - have fascinated people for centuries, and ca...
About the author
Samantha Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humour and a flair for the fantastic. She has adapted folk tales from around the world; brought Shakespeare to a modern audience; and remixed fairy tales. She lives in London.
Katarzyna Doszla is an illustrator and painter from Poland. She studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice and has since focused on children's illustrations. Katarzyna's works are mostly digitally made, but she also likes to add some elements in traditional media.
Samantha Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humour and a flair for the fantastic. She has adapted folk tales from around the world; brought Shakespeare to a modern audience; and remixed fairy tales. She lives in London.
Katarzyna Doszla is an illustrator and painter from Pol...
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