The last dragon, Dan Totheroh

The last dragon

Dan Totheroh

Level
B1
Words
29,548
Chapters
19
First published
1920
Reading time
about 3 hours
Translation
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A fantasy tale about a young man who discovers a dragon living in a cave near his village. As he learns about the dragon's nature, he must protect it from fearful villagers. The simple narrative and vivid imagery make it an engaging read for beginners.

Learn English with The last dragon

  • Suits learners around level B1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
  • 3,373 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
  • Read in English, glance at the translation under any sentence you are unsure of, and listen to natural read-aloud voices to train your ear.

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Questions about this book

Can I read The last dragon in English for free?

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How much English do I need?

The text is estimated at level B1. Because every sentence has its translation underneath, lower levels can follow along too.

Is there audio?

Yes. Each chapter can be read aloud by a natural-sounding voice while the current sentence is highlighted.