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In Margaret Mahy’s charming picture book, a young boy shares tales of a dragon and a lion that roam the meadow beside him. While the creatures feel very real to the boy, his mother remains skeptical, creating a playful conflict between imagination and reality.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Margaret Mahy
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