- This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. When a young boy meets a dragon who doesn"t believe in violence he has to defend his new friend from the slash-happy St. George the dragonslayer. This book is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It offers a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.