Arthur the Fly-Slayer & the Forty Dragons
by Maria Kamoulakou-Marangoudakis
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Pub Date Dec 01 2019 | Archive Date Dec 01 2019
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Description
Meet Arthur, the son of a blacksmith. His leisurely naps in the forest are frequently interrupted by pestering flies, so he crafts a sword to battle them. The verse he inscribes on it GETS HIM IN TROUBLE! Following an unexpected encounter with two travelers, he takes off on an adventure where faces foes A LOT larger than flies.
Arthur the Fly-Slayer & the Forty Dragons is the story of a young boy who responded to teasing with humor and wit. Aided by his courage, confidence and ingenuity, Arthur becomes the unexpected hero and his deeds will be narrated for generations to come.
* A fun, entertaining chapter book with many twists and turns.
* Ten short chapters with over 55 colored illustrations.
* A glossary at the very end.
To be enjoyed by young and older readers alike, but especially for ages 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Advance Praise
I was searching for "adventure books for little boys" to buy for my son for his 5th birthday. This book came up in the top recommended choices, and seemed much more appealing than the others. The copy we received was signed by Maria Kamoulakou, which was a nice personal touch. The chapters are short and full of description with illustrations on each page, but the book itself is not short; which we prefer. We like to have a new chapter every night. I highly recommend Arthur The Fly-Slayer for anyone looking for great adventure stories. We will be looking out for other books by Mrs. Kamoulakou!
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781732475809 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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Reviewer 554257
As an elderly grandfather I enjoyed this story along with nice illustrations. With my 8 year old grandson who is into Minecraft he thought it was for a younger child whereas my 5 year granddaughter appreciated the book only not in one reading. The story reminded me of my first book 'My First Book of Fables' and hopefully young ones that enjoy this story will also remember Arthur with fondness.
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Cherei M, Reviewer
Arthur the Fly-Slayer & the Forty Dragons are absolutely adorable!! There are many folks who are going to be very surprised to find out that this is not a "King Arthur" story. It's a sweet book about a young scamp. Arthur spends the majority of his days trying to get out of work. He is an apprentice to his father, who is a blacksmith. But, Arthur prefers sleeping under a tree. Until the flies start "bugging" him. Then, it's WAR!
The story has it all! Dragons, swords, kids being kids! The illustrations are a pure delight! They really help the reader connect with Arthur and his shenanigans! This will be a fantastic tale to read over the course of a few evenings with your little ones. Boys and girls alike are going to enjoy guessing what happens next!
