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In "The Dragon," June Melser follows the unlikely partnership of a frog and a knight as they confront a fearsome dragon. Their quest is not for treasure, but for a revelation that the true reward may lie elsewhere.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: June Melser
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