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Name: The laughing dragon
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Kenneth Mahood

Hojo the dragon is a beloved resident of the Japanese Emperor’s court, famed for his talents in singing, playing chess, and baking delicious pancakes. His hot breath provides much-needed warmth on cold autumn mornings, easing the Emperor’s cold feet. But Hojo’s laughter is also a perilous gift: whenever he laughs, flames burst from his mouth in all directions.

First publish date: 1970

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Kenneth Mahood

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