the dragon of wawel hill
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The Dragon of Wawel HillChildren book based on an old legendon Kickstarter.com
My mission is to introduce an old Eastern European...
My mission is to introduce an old Eastern European legend to young English speaking children.
The legendThe Wawel Dragon (Polish: Smok Wawelski), also known as the Dragon of Wawel Hill, is a famous dragon in Polish folklore.- Wikipedia
The legendHis lair was in a cave at the foot of Wawel Hill on the bank of the Vistula River. - Wikipedia
Photo of dragon’s cave at the foot of Wawel Hill
The historyThe oldest known telling of the story comes from the 13th century…
The history
The oldest known telling of the story comes from the 13th century work of Bishop of Kraków and historian of Poland, Wincenty Kadłubek.
The story
Introduction
Local youth looking for adventure wake up a dragon sleeping in an abandoned cave.
The story
Introduction
Local youth looking for adventure wake up a dragon sleeping in an abandoned cave.
Rising Action
Many brave men die trying to kill the dragon.
The story (plot)
Introduction
Local youth looking for adventure wake up a dragon sleeping in an abandoned cave.
Rising Action
Many brave men die trying to kill the dragon.
Resolution
A boy finds a way to kill the dragon without any weapon.
The Project
The Dragon of Wawel Hill
Why now?
Thanks to crowdfunding legend like that can reach more people.
Reaching out to young readers
E-books
PDFOur first format
E-book formatsEPUB
Kindle
Reaching out to young readers
E-books
PDFOur first format
E-book formatsEPUB
Kindle
Soft cover
Independent Publishing
CerateSpace
LULU.com
Reaching out to young readers
E-books
PDFOur first format
E-book formatsEPUB
Kindle
Soft cover
Independent Publishing
CerateSpace
LULU.com
Social media
InteractionYoung readers can
write to book hero
More...Multimedia related
to the story
Milestones
September 2015Concept presented - story is finished
Milestones
September 2015Concept presented - story is finished
October 2015Kickstarter campaign - illustrations are in progress
Milestones
September 2015Concept presented - story is finished
October 2015Kickstarter campaign - illustrations are in progress
November 2015All graphics should be finished
Milestones
September 2015Concept presented - story is finished
October 2015Kickstarter campaign - illustrations are in progress
November 2015All graphics should be finished
December 2015ePublished - copies sent to backers.
