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Billy and the Dragon

By Nadia Shireen
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Billy and the Dragon by Nadia Shireen is a delightful children's tale about a girl named Billy and her adventures during a fancy dress party that takes a turn when a dragon interrupts the festivities. With her fearless and wise pet, Fatcat, Billy embarks on a fun and daring adventure to rescue her friend, bringing the magic of friendship and courage to the forefront.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Billy and the Dragon

'Shireen’s latest book confirms her as one of the brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today... Uh-oh!

But luckily for Fatcat, Billy won't stand for that: off she goes on a brave rescue mission...

Join Billy for a fairytale adventure with a twist.

A story of empowerment with fairytale twists, bags of humour and an adventurous heroine to boot.

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A story of empowerment with fairytale twists, bags of humour and an adventurous heroine to boot.

Shireen's latest book confirms her as one of the brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today... Sensational. - The Observer

Our fearless heroine Billy is back!

Whilst at a fancy-dress party, something terrible happens—Billy's loyal sidekick Fatcat is kidnapped by a fire-breathing dragon. Uh-oh!

But luckily for Fatcat, Billy won't stand for that—off she goes on a brave rescue mission...

Join Billy for a fairytale adventure with a twist.

It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage. - The Guardian on Billy and the Beast

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Billy and the Dragon by Nadia Shireen is celebrated for its vibrant illustrations and whimsical storytelling. It's praised for bringing a delightful sense of joy and silliness that captivates both children and adults alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857551351

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jonathan Cape Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nadia Shireen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 234.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Nadia Shireen Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Nadia Shireen (Author, Illustrator) Nadia Shireen enjoyed making homemade magazines and comics as a child. She studied law at university and then worked in magazine journalism; it was during this time that she started to draw again. After a lifetime of doodling in the sidelines, Nadia decided to pay some attention to drawing and in 2007 was accepted onto an MA course in Children's Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. Her debut book Good Little Wolf received a mention in the Bologna Ragazzi Opera Prima Award and won the UKLA Book Award. Nadia has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. She lives in London.

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