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Saint George and the dragon

  • 1989 first published
  • 32 pages
  • 5 editions

Saint George and the dragon is a 1989 dragon fantasy short story by Geraldine McCaughrean. Much of the action takes place in England. Characters include George Saint (d. 303). Readers will find themes of legends, dragons, knights and knighthood and Folklore.

5 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.

At about 32 pages, most readers finish it in about 35 minutes.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Characters

  • George Saint (d. 303)

Subjects

  • Legends
  • Dragons
  • Knights and knighthood
  • Folklore
  • Knights and Knighthood
  • George, Saint, d. 303
  • Children's fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote Saint George and the dragon?

Saint George and the dragon was written by Geraldine McCaughrean and first published in 1989.

What genre is Saint George and the dragon?

It is usually shelved as Dragon Fiction.

How long is Saint George and the dragon?

The median edition has 32 pages, about about 35 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Saint George and the dragon?

Readers who like it often enjoy Saint George and the Dragon, The Reluctant Dragon and Farmer Giles of Ham.

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