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Name: The Dragon Prince
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Laurence Yep

In this brief Chinese folklore fantasy, a poor farmer’s youngest daughter agrees to marry a fierce dragon so that her father may be saved. The story reflects traditional themes of sacrifice and bravery found in folk tales.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Laurence Yep

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