King Krakus and the Dragon
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Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 1979

King Krakus and the Dragon

Written by Janina Domanska

A dragon terrorizes Krakow; can an apprentice save the town?

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36 pages· ~820L
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Bookroo's summary

In the heart of Krakow, a fearsome dragon casts a shadow over the town, leaving its people in despair. Amidst the chaos, a humble shoemaker's apprentice steps forward with a daring plan. Can this unlikely hero outwit the beast and restore peace, or will the dragon's reign of terror continue? Discover the courage and cleverness that could change everything.

From the publisher

The people of Krakow are terrified by a dragon until the shoemaker’s apprentice devises a plan to rid the town of the monster.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1979)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~820L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
June 1, 1979
First published
January 1, 1979
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688841898

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