Fantasy and Science Fiction for Children and Teens
Dragon Rider Hardcover: 528 pages Recommended age range: 9-12 List Price: $14.99 |
Description:
Humans are encroaching on Dragon territory, so Firedrake the dragon and his companion Sorrel the brownie set off in search of the Rim of Heaven, the legendary ancient home of the dragons. Soon they are joined by Ben, a human boy who has no family. Guided by a map created by the rat Gilbert Graytail, they head towards the Himalayas where Gilbert believes that the Rim of Heaven lies. Along the way, they encounter the evil Nettlebrand, an artificial dragon, who is determined to find the Rim of Heaven and destroy the rest of the dragons. Will Firedrake and his friends find The Rim of Heaven before Nettlebrand?
David's rating: 4.5 wands 
David's Review:
good book! this book has many kinks and though it is a little slow into the action, it will leave readers astounded!
Mom's rating: 4.0 wands
Mom's Review:
Fans of Cornelia Funke looking for another book as rich as The Thief Lord and Inkheart will probably be disappointed: this is a much simpler story. It's perfect, though, for younger children or those who are highly sensitive. Dragon Rider is a gentle story with little violence. Even the villian Nettlebrand isn't too scary, and for the most part the characters solve their problems using their wits, instead of fighting. The story is charming and enjoyable, if a little slow paced. Fans of dragons will enjoy it, as will children who are not ready for more intense stories like the Harry Potter books.
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