Nicobobinus
Nicobobinus is a 1985 children's novel written by Terry Jones and illustrated by Michael Foreman.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]Nicobobinus is a boy who can do anything. He lives a long time ago in Venice. His arm is turned to gold, which can only be cured with dragon's blood. He is pursued by pirates who threaten to chop it off.
Adaptations
[edit]In 2014 it was adapted into a musical.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Gregory, Kristiana (29 March 1987). "NICOBOBINUS by Terry Jones". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Clark, Beverly Lyon (24 August 1986). "Children's books". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Ward, Elizabeth (11 January 1987). "Dragons and rats". Washington Post. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Gardner, Lyn (8 January 2015). "Nicobobinus review – Terry Jones's fairytale pits plucky kids against greedy grownups". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 April 2023.