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Martin Baynton

Author of Jane and the Dragon

29+ Works 405 Members 10 Reviews

About the Author

Includes the name: Martin Baynton

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Works by Martin Baynton

Associated Works

Lavinia Bat (1984) — Illustrator, some editions — 13 copies

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Birthdate
1953-02-13
Gender
male
Nationality
New Zealand
Birthplace
London, England, UK
Places of residence
England, UK
New Zealand
Education
Hereford Cathedral Prep. School
Ledbury Grammar School
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Occupations
children's book author
producer
actor
director
Short biography
Martin Baynton has been writing for children and young adults for over thirty years. His publishers include Walker Books, Harper Collins, Candlewick Press, Penguin and Heinemann. His series, Jane And The Dragon, first published by Walker Books in 1988 has become a modern classic and was developed for TV by Weta Productions and Nelvana in 2006.

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Genre
Fantasy fiction
New Zealand fiction
Picture books for children
Tone
Amusing
Illustration
Cartoony
Colorful
Fanciful
Subject
Balls (Parties)
Child adventurers
Dragons
Fools and jesters
Gender role
Girls
Knights and knighthood
Princes
Quests
Rescues
Resourcefulness
Resourcefulness in children
Women's role
 
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kmgerbig | 3 other reviews | May 1, 2023 |
This series of house-shaped fairy tale picture books has been a favorite since childhood. Recently, my 5-year-old neighbor has been begging to read them because she's fascinated by the formatting of the book. This one, Hansel and Gretel, was the first we read together. She loved the way the pages unfold from inside the house, but ultimately she was unimpressed with the story, writing a review that simply said, "I don't like it." (It may have been a bit long for her taste; she likes quick, fast-moving stories.)… (more)
 
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fernandie | Sep 15, 2022 |
A little boy tries to discover the answer to an age-old question: what makes his dad love him?....The heartfelt sentiment as well as the cheery watercolors--showing the boy taking all kinds of unlovable chances--have universal appeal.
 
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wichitafriendsschool | 1 other review | Jan 23, 2021 |
This is a nice and heartwarming story about a girl who wants to be a knight.
 
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livingtech | 3 other reviews | Mar 18, 2020 |

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Rating
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Reviews
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ISBNs
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