First published 1949
Farmer Giles is a reluctant hero. His life of peace and quiet is upended when a mighty dragon arrives in the valley, terrorizing the countryside. Giles must summon his wits and courage to confront the beast, with the help of his loyal farmhand and a magically-endowed sword. As the dragon's rampage escalates, the fate of the entire region hangs in the balance. Can this unlikely champion rise to the occasion and vanquish the scaly menace? Tolkien's whimsical fairy tale pits a humble man against an ancient evil, in a delightful adventure that celebrates the power of determination over raw might.
Genres: classic-literature, adventure, fantasy, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, reluctant-hero
Setting: England, Ancient Britain, Thames, Wunnle (England), Little Kingdom (fictional place)
Period: Early Middle Ages
91 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins Publishers