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The Reluctant Dragon

By: Kenneth Grahame
Narrated by: Anton Lesser
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The Boy lives in a cottage with his mother and father, and the Dragon lives in a cave on the Downs. The Boy is his only friend. The Dragon is not at all the sort of Dragon one might expect to meet, however: he's polite and friendly.

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cute story about friendship and getting to know people instead of assuming you already know them

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Delightful

An enchanting story and parable for children of all ages, which is made even more delightful by that master of narrators, Anton Lesser.

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The Reluctant Dragon

This book is perfect for young children.. My family enjoyed the audible version very much.

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Wonderful!

Grandkids (5 and 7) and I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and the narrator was delightful! Good vehicle for discussion - why do so many folks want to fight or watch others fight? Isn’t there a better way? Even though the solution was not an entirely honest one, it was a win for all involved. Perfect for an hour-long car ride.

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Loved it!!!

Both my grandson and I loved this short story. We listened to it on a short road-trip we took together today. The performance was great as were the descriptions of the characters especially the dragon. I really liked the fact that the dragon was more interested in poetry than fighting battles. Left me with a smile on my face.

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ANOTHER FUN STORY FOR YOUNGSTERS

Encourage youngsters to listen to a fun tale about a dragon. This will become a frequent request by kids with an active imagination.

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Wonderful!

The whole family enjoyed this one! It’s quick enough to get through that we’ve listened to it several times.
The narration is of wonderful quality and I have no complaints!

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Enjoyable

I enjoyed reading this as a book from the school library I’ve worked in for over 30 years and am now enjoying this Audible version. Anton Lesser’s voice is just right for it.

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The dragon's reluctant, but the audience is eager.

Ironically, while classic tales of dragons and knights are turned on their head in this story, it has become a classic in its own right. We've all been in this position: we want to be left alone to our own devices, while everyone wants to cut our heads off as enemies of the human race. Okay, maybe we all haven't quite been there, but the dragon's position is still very relatable. In regards to the humans, I felt it was very poignant how they were depicted as flipping their opinion at the drop of a hat. As for Anton Lesser, I feel his voice was one most appropriate for the subject matter. Definitely worth several repeat listens.

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Fun

This is a great story and very enjoyable performance
Dive in to see where it takes you

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