BOOKS by Margaret Hodges

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1	Saint George and the Dragon more books like this by Margaret Hodges Set in the days of knights, monsters, and fairy folk, this is a retelling of the classic tale of the battle between Saint George and the fearsome Dragon. Watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1985 Caldecott Medal. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.27! \| first editions
2	The Wind in the Willows: The Centennial Anniversary Edition more books like this by Kenneth Grahame, Ernest H Shepard (Illustrator), Margaret Hodges (Preface by) This reissue of the classic animal story featuring friends Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger celebrates the book's seventy-fifth anniversary. see all copies from £6.81! new only from £12.52! \| first editions
3	True Tale of Johnny Appleseed more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Kimberly Bulcken Root (Illustrator) Relates the story of the man who traveled west planting apple seeds to make the country a better place to live. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £71.63! \| first editions
4	Don Quixote and Sancho Panza more books like this by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Margaret Hodges (Editor), Stephen Marchesi (Illustrator) Hodges's inspired selection of incidents, her engaging retelling, and Marchesi's warm, realistic pictures will give young readers a memorable introduction to a masterpiece of Spanish literature. CC see all copies from £5.82!
5	Wave more books like this by M Hodges There seems no way to save four hundred villagers from imminent and unsuspecting death; then the wise old man high on the mountain knows what he must do. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £22.89! \| first editions
6	Hero of Bremen more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Charles Mikolaycak (Illustrator) An elegant retelling of a gentle, little-known tale honoring the chivalric virtues of service and sacrifice is all the more beautiful for its understated quality. Beautiful watercolor and colored pencil illustrations were inspired by the 16th-century paintings of Hans Holbein. A visual treat. see all copies from £4.77! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	St. Jerome and the Lion more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Barry Moser (Illustrator) An illustrated retelling of the legend of Saint Jerome and the lion that he sheltered in his monastery. see all copies from £9.70! new only from £130.39!
8	Gulliver in Lilliput more books like this by Jonathan Swift, Kimberly Bulcken Root (Illustrator), Margaret Hodges (Adapted by) On a voyage in the South Seas, an Englishman finds himself shipwrecked in Lilliput, a land of people only six inches high. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	The Kitchen Knight: A Tale of King Arthur more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator) Retells the first part of "The Tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney"--one of the most exciting and entertaining of the stories about King Arthur and his knights--which first appeared in Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur. The noble Gareth vanquishes the dreaded Knight of the Red Plain and wins the hand of a fair maiden in this classic for children. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.69! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Up the Chimney more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Amanda Harvey (Illustrator) A retelling of an English folktale in which two sisters who go out to seek their fortune receive very different treatment. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.83! \| first editions
11	Moses more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Barry Moser (Illustrator) Revered as God's chosen leader, Moses weathered countless tests of faith as he guided his people out of slavery. This elegant telling of his inspiring story captures all the power and poetry that marked his life, from his harrowing infancy hidden in a basket in the bulrushes to his final days as he looked toward his people's freedom in the ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £9.52! \| first editions
12	Making a Difference: The Story of an American Family more books like this by Margaret Hodges Traces the lives and accomplishments of the extraordinary Mary Sherwood and her five children who played an important part in bringing great changes in higher education and voting rights for women, opportunities for government service, and awareness of the need to preserve the country's natural wonders. see all copies from £4.77! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
13	The Voice of the Great Bell more books like this by Lafcadio Hearn, Margaret Hodges (Adapted by), Ed Young (Illustrator) A Chinese bell-maker's daughter makes a noble sacrifice so that the casting of The Great Bell for the emperor will be flawless. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £66.37! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Joan of Arc: The Lily Maid more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Robert Rayevsky (Illustrator) A biography of the fifteenth-century peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English, witnessed the crowning of King Charles VII, and was later burned at the stake for witchcraft. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
15 view cover	Gulliver in Lilliput more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Kimberly Bulcken Root (Illustrator) Shipwrecked, a seaman finds himself tied down by six-inch high Lilliputians. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
16 view cover	Merlin and the Making of the King more books like this by Margaret Hodges (Retold by), Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator) In this collection of three Arthurian tales, Merlin the magician watches over young Arthur as he rises to become king of England. But enemies threaten Arthur. Will the good king triumph over the dark forces in his path and bring peace and justice to the world? Full color. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46!
17 view cover	Dick Whittington and His Cat more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Melisande Potter (Illustrator) When Dick Whittington sets off for London to make his fortune, he is shocked to learn how difficult reaching that goal will be. He struggles to survive until a wealthy merchant kindly offers him a job. Still lonely, Dick uses his few pennies to buy a cat to keep him company. Little does anyone--"least of all Dick Whittington--"know just how much ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46!
18 view cover	The Legend of Saint Christopher: From the Golden Legend Englished by William Caxton, 1483 more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Richard Jesse Watson (Illustrator) Margaret Hodges tells with power and simplicity the unforgettable tale of theman who became known as the patron saint of travelers. Richard Jesse Watson'spaintings capture the drama of Christopher's journey. see all copies from £10.33! new only from £11.19! \| signed copies \| first editions
19	If You Had a Horse: Steeds of Myth and Legend more books like this by Margaret Hodges see all copies from £5.46! new only from £38.20! \| signed copies \| first editions
20	The High Riders more books like this by Margaret Hodges Forced by his late arrival in England to stay in separate lodgings from the rest of his school's crew team, 14-year-old Larry Dunlap finds himself becoming increasingly involved with the local people and their ghosts from the past. see all copies from £5.46! signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Hidden in Sand more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Paul Birling (Illustrator) A boy traveling with his father's trading caravan through the desert is eager to be involved. When the caravan has no food or water, his keen eyesight spots a small outgrowth of plants indicating water nearby. Luminous pictures enhance this stirring Buddhist tale from The Jakata about the rewards of innocent persistence. Full color. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £38.18! \| first editions
22 view cover	Saint Patrick and the Peddler more books like this by Margaret Hodges In this story set in Ireland during the Potato Famine, a poor peddler is guided to his fortune by St. Patrick. Illustrated with acrylic paintings. see all copies from £5.46! first editions
23	The Golden Deer more books like this by Margaret Hodges, Daniel San Souci (Illustrator) A picture book version of a Jataka tale that tells of how the Buddha came to earth in the form of a stag known as the Banyan Deer. The Banyan Deer is the leader of herd of deer who agree that instead of all deers being chased by hunters, each day one deer will willingly sacrifice his or herself. When a doe's name is selected for the daily ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £71.63! \| signed copies \| first editions
24	The Making of Joshua Cobb more books like this by Margaret Hodges Joshua Cobb's mother told him boarding school would be the making of him, but after the first few weeks Josh felt it might well be his undoing. see all copies from £5.46! first editions
25	The Freewheeling of Joshua Cobb more books like this by Margaret Hodges Five youths make a camping trip by bicycle around New England for ten days. see all copies from £5.46! first editions

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