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Nonesuch, the last dragon in his line, possesses a remarkable ability to alter his size. Over six centuries, he watches history unfold, encountering a medieval monk, an eighteenth‑century London chemist, and a contemporary American bookseller. Through these interactions, the story explores the passage of time and the enduring nature of wonder.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Donn Kushner
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