Dove Isabeau

by Jane Yolen

Other authorsDennis Nolan (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 1989

Status

Available

Call number

398.2

Genres

Children's Books

Collection

Children's Lit & Picture Books

Publication

Harcourt Childrens Books (J) (1989), Edition: 1st, 32 pages

Description

Young, beautiful Dove Isabeau is turned into a fire-breathing dragon by her evil stepmother and is saved from the spell by her true love, Kemp Owain.

User reviews

LibraryThing member booknutzz

Jane Yolen never disappoints. This is a lovely little fairy tale.

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LibraryThing member flamingrosedrakon

I first came across this beautiful book at school when a librarian introduced me to it and have had a problem finding it since. Fortunately I now own a released library copy so I can re-read this as many times as my heart desires.

This is a beautiful fairytale retelling where the story is familiar

enough to lull the reader into thinking they know the end and then having a surprise twist to it. There is more than one hero in this tale but which hero do you call the bravest is up to you.

I will admit this is a story you may want to watch reading to your children for it can be bit gruesome in a vague way while the pictures are gorgeous. Sometimes while reading the book I just stare at the pictures for a few minuets since the breath-taking details add to this story.

If you like fantasy and fairytales this is definitely a keeper.....

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Original language

English

Physical description

32 p.; 8.75 x 0.25 inches

ISBN

0152241310 / 9780152241315

Local notes

After beautiful Dove Isabeau is transformed into a winged dragon by her evil stepmother, her steadfast suitor, Prince Kemp Owain, releases her from the spell. In turn, the Prince has a spell cast upon him from which only Dove Isabeau's love can save him.

Lovely watercolour illustrations.

Ex-library.