Movie · 1982
Is The Flight of Dragons based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Flight of Dragons is based on the works The Dragon and the George by Gordon R. Dickson (1976) and The Flight of Dragons by Peter Dickinson (1979).
The Dragon and the George is part of the Dragon Knight series.
The movie was released in 1982.
The book behind The Flight of Dragons
The Dragon and the George
by Gordon R. Dickson · first published 1976 · fantasy
1976 novel by Gordon R. Dickson.
Dragon Knight: books by publication date
- The Dragon and the George (1976)
- The Dragon Knight (1990)
- The Dragon at War (1992)
- The Dragon on the Border (1992)
Common questions
Is The Flight of Dragons based on a book?
Yes. The Flight of Dragons is based on the works The Dragon and the George by Gordon R. Dickson (1976) and The Flight of Dragons by Peter Dickinson (1979).
Who wrote the book The Flight of Dragons is based on?
The Dragon and the George was written by Gordon R. Dickson and Peter Dickinson and first published in 1976.
Is The Dragon and the George part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Dragon Knight series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Dragon and the George before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.