Knights & Dragons

Fiction

Dealing with Dragons by Patricia Wrede (J)

Bored with traditional palace life, a princess goes off to live with a group of dragons and soon becomes involved with fighting against some disreputable wizards who want to steal away the dragons' kingdom.(Grades 7-9)

Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey (J)

Forbidden by her father to indulge in music in any way, a girl on the planet Pern runs away, taking shelter with the planet's fire lizards who, along with her music, open a new life for her.(Grades 7-9)

Everyone knows what a dragon looks like by Jay Williams (E)

Because of the road sweeper's belief in him, a dragon saves the city of Wu from the Wild Horsemen of the north.(Grades 1-5)

Good night, good knight by Shelley Thomas (E)

A Good Knight helps three little dragons who are having trouble getting to sleep. (Grade 1-3)

How Droofus the dragon lost his head by Bill Peet (E)

Although he comes from a fierce family, Droofus is a good dragon undeserving of the price the king puts on his head.(Grade 1-5)

My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Gannett (J)

A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island.(Grade 3-5)

Sir Cedric by Roy Gerrard (E)

Tiny Sir Cedric, bored with castle life, rides out on his faithful steed Walter, rescues a princess called Fat Matilda, and defeats the nasty villain Black Ned.(Grade K-3)

The Knight and the Dragon by Tomi Depaola (E)

A knight who has never fought a dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare to meet each other in battle.(Grade k-3)

The Knight who was afraid of the dark by Barbara Hazen (E)

When the castle bully discovers bold Sir Fred is secretly terrified of the dark, he tries to stir up trouble between that brave Knight and his Lady Wendylyn.(Grades K-3)

The Popcorn Dragon by Jane Thayer (E)

Though his hot breath is the envy of all the other animals, a young dragon learns that showing off does not make friends.(Grade K-3)

The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame (J)

The boy who finds the dragon in the cave knows it is a kindly, harmless one, but how can he convince the frightened villagers and, especially, St. George the dragon killer that there is no cause for concern?(Grade 2-5)

Where did all the dragons go by Fay Robertson (E)

Ever since the dragon leader boomed "Now's the time," all the dragons flew away, leaving children to wonder where they went but also believing they still live (Grade K-5)

Non-Fiction

Custard the dragon and the wicked knight by Ogden Nash (J811.52 N175cd)

In this humorous poem, Custard the cowardly dragon saves the fair maiden Belinda from the wicked Sir Garagoyle.(Grade 3-5)

Dragons: Truth, myth and legend by David Passes (J398.209 P267d)

Presents various myths and legends about dragons and discusses dragon lore from around the world.(Grade 3-5)

Jack and the fire dragon by Gail Haley (J398.2 H137j)

Jack encounters the menacing monster known as Fire Dragaman and rescues three beautiful sisters from the monster's underground cave.(Grade 3-5)

Knights in shining armor by Gail Gibbons (E940.1 G352k 199)

A history of knights and knighthood.(Grade 2-5)

Saint George and the dragon by Margaret Hodges (J398.20942 En34hos 1984)

Retells the segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings peace and joy to the land.(Grade 3-6)

Sir Gawain and the loathly lady by Selina Hastings (J398.20942 En34hasl 1985)

After a horrible hag saves King Arthur's life by answering a riddle, Sir Gawain agrees to marry her and thus releases her from an evil enchantment.(Grade 3-6)

Young Arthur by San Souci (J398.20942 En34sanya 1997)

Recounts the story of King Arthur's boyhood, the sword in the stone, his first victorious battle, and his unification of a new kingdom.(Grade 3-5)

Websites

Dragons on Parade

Kids Corner - Dragons

Shields, Knights and Heraldry