The Dragon Book: Magical Tales from the Masters of Modern Fantasy

"Strong storytelling and new takes on a beloved fantasy topic result in a welcome addition to the literature of dragons." ("Library Journal")
Whether portrayed as fire-breathing reptilian beasts or as noble creatures of power and grace, dragons have been found in nearly every culture's mythology. Now, in "The Dragon Book," today's greatest fantasists reignite the fire... Includes stories by "New York Times" bestselling authors Jonathan Stroud, Gregory Maguire, Garth Nix, Diana Gabaldon, Tamora Pierce, Harry Turtledove, Sean Williams, and Tad Williams, as well as tales by Peter Beagle, Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple, Cecelia Holland, Naomi Novik, Kage Baker, Samuel Sykes, Diana Wynne Jones, Mary Rosenblum, Tanith Lee, Andy Duncan, and Bruce Coville.