Martin Baynton
Author of Jane and the Dragon
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Works by Martin Baynton
Fifty's Christmas 1 copy
Dragon Island 1 copy
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- Birthdate
- 1953-02-13
- Gender
- male
- Education
- Hereford Cathedral Prep. School
Ledbury Grammar School
Great Ormond Street Hospital - Occupations
- children's book author
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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.
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
- Places of residence
- England, UK
New Zealand - Associated Place (for map)
- London, England, UK
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Darling, but I think reviewers here are a bit biased - it's getting rave reviews cuz a strong young girl saves a prince and gets to follow her dream to be a knight. It's far from the best fairy tale with a gentle dragon or a strong princess. Please, folks, read the richer, juicier, [b:The Reluctant Dragon|226284|The Reluctant Dragon|Kenneth Grahame|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1389064727s/226284.jpg|2196462], and 'most anything by [a:Jay Williams|93565|Jay show more Williams|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1444904158p2/93565.jpg] including [b:The Practical Princess and Other Liberating Fairy Tales|783165|The Practical Princess and Other Liberating Fairy Tales|Jay Williams|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1178305861s/783165.jpg|6733952], and even [b:The Paperbag Princess|549408|The Paperbag Princess (Story Corner S.)|Robert Munsch|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1175715301s/549408.jpg|844184].
Otoh, I do feel that there's a good chance that Jane's further adventures are better developed, as Baynton got more practice and support, and so I will look for them.
Btw, a shout-out to Candlewick Press, probably my favorite children's publisher!
(edited to add - apparently this is a tv show... episodes avl on youtube... I just watched one and it was cute enough...) show less
Otoh, I do feel that there's a good chance that Jane's further adventures are better developed, as Baynton got more practice and support, and so I will look for them.
Btw, a shout-out to Candlewick Press, probably my favorite children's publisher!
(edited to add - apparently this is a tv show... episodes avl on youtube... I just watched one and it was cute enough...) show less
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.
"You made this mess. If you're truly sorry, you'll help to clean it up." This is the second book of the series that I've read, and I saw one tv episode of it on youtube. Pretty cute, and wholesome, if you're into that kind of thing.
A simple, one-line-per-page book of a son asking his father, "Do you love me?" and then asking "why?", e.g., because he's strong? or fast? or kind? or brave? or funny? or clever? and even when he's naughty? or good? The answer is always affirmative. He wonders why he bothers to try to be good if his father loves him no matter what. And decides it's because he loves his father back.
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- Members
- 464
- Popularity
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- Rating
- 4.0
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