
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I THE MEADOW AND THE WOODLOT
CHAPTER II PETER ENTERS THE WOODLOT
CHAPTER III MR. DRAGON MEETS THE CHILDREN
CHAPTER IV GRANDMA MEETS THE DRAGON
CHAPTER V GOODBYE, DRAGON
CHAPTER VI THE DRAGON TAPS ON THE WINDOW
CHAPTER VII GOING BACKWARDS
CHAPTER VIII CRUBBY
CHAPTER IX THE ENCHANTED SILVER TOES
In a sun‑splashed meadow bordering a tangled woodlot, Saturday afternoons become a stage for daring knights, bustling ladies, and the restless imagination of three siblings. The open green is perfect for jousts beneath a towering beech, while the shadowy thimble‑berry thicket and the dark cave beyond whisper of hidden dangers and ancient dragons. As the children—Peter, Janet Jane, and their inventive brother Johnathan—venture from playful battles to the fringes of the forest, the world feels both familiar and strangely enchanted.
Their curious eyes catch glimpses of mischief—a lion’s roar echoing through berry brambles, flickering candlelight in the cavern, and even two cheeky pixies that burst into a whimsical song about butter, eggs, and mushroom buttons. These fleeting encounters stir a blend of fear and fascination, hinting that something far larger may be waiting beneath the canopy, perhaps the fabled last dragon itself. Listeners are invited to follow the children’s journey as they balance imagination with bravery, stepping closer to a mystery that could change their meadow forever.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (159K characters)
Release date
2025-06-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1894–1976