Cult Popularity
"The most popular of all the Look and Read adventure stories, Through the Dragon's Eye captivated pupils in over 25,000 UK primary schools when first broadcast in 1989" - video sleeve note.
Through The Dragon's Eye was perhaps the most popular Look and Read series, and thanks to a retro revival of the programme, Through The Dragon's Eye is now the focus of some dedicated websites. In recent years, Through The Dragon's Eye has been repeated on BBC children's channel (CBBC), most recently in February 2008.
Through The Dragon's Eye was also available on video from the BBC, complete with a Teacher's Activity Book with notes and lesson plans and A4 posters.
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