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The Dragon Book gathers new short fiction from a constellation of celebrated authors—including Jonathan Stroud, Gregory Maguire, Garth Nix, Diana Gabaldon, Tamora Pierce, Harry Turtledove, Sean Williams, and Tad Williams—alongside tales by Naomi Novik, Peter Beagle, Jane Yolen, and others. Each story reimagines dragons as fire‑breathing predators, noble sentient beasts, or mysterious companions, placing them in settings from suburban streets to post‑apocalyptic wastelands. The collection showcases the enduring fascination with these mythic creatures and invites readers to experience fresh, richly crafted narratives that span prime‑time fantasy and young‑adult themes.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Jack Dann
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