Book Description
In Mistress of Dragons we were introduced to a world where political deception, greed, and avarice have lead to a violation of the "hands off" policy of the Parliament of Dragons concerning the affairs of men. Indeed that violation threatens more than policy and order it threatens the peaceful existence of the human race.Man's only hope and his greatest threat isThe Dragon's SonTwins born out of violence and raised apart.Ven (short for Vengeance) is raised in seclusion under the watchful eye of his deceased mother's Amazonian lover. He is a child whose appearance belies his heritage - half-man/ half-dragon.Marcus is raised in a court, and given all of the protections and breeding that would entail. He appears to be completely human, yet his psychic link with the brother he has never known betrays the dragon magic that lies within him.It is up to the dragon emissary who passes himself off as a man, Draconas, to protect them both before the internecine struggle destroys the Parliament of Dragons and brings an oppressive reign of fire down upon all mortal men.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Narration Can't Save Mediocre Story.......2006-03-22
In reviewing the audio version of The Dragon's Son, I have to divide my review into The Story and Narration.
The Narration
The narration gets a split decision. The narrators of this tale, Gabrielle De Cuir and Stefan Rudnicki are both wonderful. I favored Rudnicki's rich voice over De Cuir's narration, but I would listen to De Cuir on other recordings if she were the narrator. Individually, there were wonderful. As a duet, the result was not so great. I have no objection to men reading women's' part or the other way around, but the swapping of narrators here had little to do with gender role. In fact I could see no reason why narrators were changed at all. There seemed to be no logical reason for changing narrators in the middle of a chapter. No insights were gained and the "person" of the story did not change from one narrator to the other. For me, this was the worst part of the narrative.
Allowing for the random changes of narrator, I though the narration was excellent. You knew instantly which character was speaking by the small inflections, and sometime not so small changes, in the narrators voice. Both De Cuir and Rudnicki's voices flowed smoothly, allowing the listener to really get into the story. . . until there was a change of narrator. OK, I've beaten that horse for the last time.
The Story
Overall, I found the story uninspiring and not too original. There were no surprises for me in the plot. Everything was told according to the formula. This is a classic tale of brothers raised independently of each other by separate foster parents, yet suspecting they are not alone. Throw in a good family, a struggling foster mother, a councilor privy to the secret and a bad real father and a good real mother killed at the birth of her children, and this story has been told many times over. This telling was entertaining; I did not quit listening, although most of the credit for that goes to the narrators.
To the author's credit, I do not feel I missed anything by coming in on book two of the trilogy. There is enough groundwork and flashback that the story stands on its own. Will I get volume three? I doubt it. There was not enough tension in the conclusion to make me want to see where this tale is going. Not even a chance to listen to these two wonderful narrators could coax me back to this fantasy world.
Weis does it again.......2005-08-16
After finishing Mistress of Dragon the first book in this trilogy I was eagerly awaiting the second book. When I finished it I had to sit back and just say "Wow!"
Witht he second installment of the Dragonvarld Trilogy, Weis adds to her legacy as one of the best fantasy writers in the genre. She advances her story at such a fast pace you feel almost like you are part of it, truly a great feel when reading a book.
The setting of this book is by Weis' own design and as such there are no limitations to it, which she does - she pushes the envelope of both her characters as well as the setting and this creates a fantastic read that I'm sure most fans will enjoy.
It's important to note that you really need to read the first book in this trilogy before attempting this one - otherwise you will miss some things thatw ill prove important later.
I am eagerly awaiting the third book in this trilogy. It's sure to rank up there as one of my favorites.
Excellent read!! A bit confused though..........2005-08-08
This book was an excellent read! I loved how Margaret Weis, took us along the path of the twins, to see how each had been living. I am slightly confused by the new book coming out though, titled "Master of Dragons". According to the synopsis here on Amazon, it is this book, the second book, but re-published under a different title. Is that right? Or is that to be the third book, and the synopsis is wrong? Maragaret Weis, if you're out there and reading this, let us know! :)
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, I can't wait to find out what happens to the brothers. If you're looking for a new series to read, this is it. I found the story line in this book spellbinding, not only the way the brothers came into the world, but how each was raised, because this affected their lives dramatically. Ven is angry and frustrated, and Bellona did not help that in his raising. Draconas is a fascinating character too, and I'd love to hear more about him.
I will warn this though. While this book, this series, is excellent, it is not meant for children. I, as a mother, would not want my son reading these, that is. I do not want to spoil the plot,but there are events that take place that are not desirable for children to read about.
With that said, if you are looking for a new adventure,a new world to discover the mysteries of, and vivid new characters that you both love and pity, this is the series to read. :)
Adult Son Loves Dragons Book!.......2005-07-21
I personally have not read this book, but bought it for my adult son's birthday. He is really enjoying it. If you have an older child that enjoys reading fantasies and about dragons, they should enjoy this book!
the dragon of doom!.......2005-06-04
this is a completely awsome book that i could never put down. so far this is the best book in the series. but weis seems to forget that there were two sons and that she barley ever talked about marcus "the seeminly normal child of the two" but the blood of the dragon is in his blood so that makes him have magic powers so read this book and follow along an epic adventure of romance, action, adventure, and plenty of other things in this book.
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- Courtesy of Teens Read Too
- Samurai
- A guilty pleasure but definitely a pleasure
- fun urban fantasy
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Samurai
Jason Hightman
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ASIN: 0060540141
Release Date: 2006-08-22 |
Book Description
They prey on human weakness.
Feed on human misery.
Revel in human pain.
Dragons. Masquerading as regular men and women, they walk unnoticed among their victims. But there are those who can see past the serpents' disguises. Simon St. George and his father, Aldric, the last living descendants of the legendary Saint George, drive fear into the hearts of the western dragons whom they hunt.
In the Far East, the St. Georges must face a new threat of Asian dragons, aided by the samurai, a group of warriors bound by a pledge to rid their land of the creatures. As the dragons stealthily prepare for an international annihilation, the two groups must join forces to save mankind.
Brimming with unforgettable dragon lore and exotic adventure, Jason Hightman's riveting sequel to The Saint of Dragons delves deeper into the raging war between humans and dragons.
Customer Reviews:
Courtesy of Teens Read Too.......2007-07-20
Simon St. George is the youngest male descendant of the legendary Saint George. Simon and his father, Aldric, are also the last to carry on the dragon slaying legacy of their ancestor. Or so they think.
Their latest adventure (SAMURAI is the sequel to The Saint of Dragons) takes them to the Far East on a hunt for an elusive group of Asian dragons. The father and son team encounter an ancient order of samurai, sworn to defeat the dragons. The samurai and the St. Georges could be powerful allies, if they can all figure out how to work together for the greater good. And if they could all stop keeping secrets and holding grudges. Things that Simon and Aldric are having a few issues with between each other.
Until everyone can unite, the battle between human and dragon rages on.
This story is about more than just the obvious battle, though. It's a battle between east and west, past and present, father and son, and the personal battle each of the main characters has to go through. No struggle is easy. There isn't a whole lot of black and white here. And each decision made, or not made, affects many people.
The top layer is a great adventure. But underneath there are many more levels. Dragons and demons have many faces, and most of them aren't what you'd expect.
Reviewed by: Carrie Spellman
Samurai.......2007-01-16
A good book, not as good as the first, but I can't wait to read the third!
A guilty pleasure but definitely a pleasure.......2006-09-03
The remarkable thing about this book is its pace. It is non-stop. Truly. The villain characters are the most memorable, a completely new vision of dragons--walking around in the modern world disguised as human beings--but the heroes, a teenaged warrior and his father, are certainly interesting and unconventional, given the modern day setting.
But it's the absolute page-turner part of this that gets me. It may not be the most deeply meaningful story for kids, but I can tell you, seeing it firsthand in our house, kids over the age of about 10 will NOT BE ABLE TO STOP READING, especially if they are boys, from what I've seen.
I think based on that, I have to recommend it fully. Because how many times do you have a book that gets a kid's interest like that??
fun urban fantasy .......2006-09-02
Dragons are responsible for the miseries of the world, but only the St. Georges can see them and use the Deathspell to kill them. These malevolent beasts cause natural catastrophes as they live off the suffering and pain of humanity that comes with earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that they inflict on mankind. Aldric St. George, his son Simon, and the Magician Alaythia are under constant attack from dragons. Research reveals that when a magician falls in love with a knight, she emits a sound that only dragons hear; that hum irritates them so much they track it down to the source to kill the Magician.
Alaythia leaves her beloved men to find a way to muffle the sound in order to keep her mate and his son safe. However Aldric and Simon refuse to let her go alone and catch up to her in Japan where they meet dragon hunting samurai and a St. George they never knew existed. When the Dragon of Japan goes to India, the Tiger Dragon wants to mate with him, then she plans to kill him afterward so he is out of her way while raising their offspring to rule the world. Aldric and company follow knowing they must stop the mating before the carnage begins.
Although SAMURAI is aimed at a teen audience, adults will enjoy this fun urban fantasy though the plot is a bit over the top. The fast-paced story line contains fully developed characters especially the heroic trio who work so well together. However, the key to this solid tale is the antagonists as each dragon is unique with distinct personality traits and eccentricities.
Harriet Klausner
Book Description
The first full-length Forgotten Realms adventure in three years!
This adventure showcases the classic high fantasy for which the
Forgotten Realms setting is known. Sons of Gruumsh features an epic quest to prevent war between the orcs of Thar and the cities of the Moonsea. Though set in the
Forgotten Realms, Dungeon Masters can place this adventure anywhere in the Realms, or easily adapt it for their own
D&D® campaigns. This adventure features encounters written to facilitate the use of
D&D Miniatures and is designed for 4th-level characters.
Customer Reviews:
A good solid adventure.......2007-06-10
Although this was the first adventure written for the Forgotten Realms, I read it second after The Twilight Tower and boy am I glad that I did! This adventure is much better written than Twilight Tower. Additionally, the plot and story-line are superior and the addition of a plot twist at the end makes this a very good adventure.
However, there is a downside. Like most of the published adventures, Sons of Gruumsh tends towards the overly dangerous. Most of the encounters are reasonably low level - a host of different Orcs. However, its the frequency that will probably kill a party rather than any particular encounter. As a previous reviewer mentioned, you NEED a cleric for this one. Potential GM's would be wise to offer their PC's chances to rest, especially as the party gets towards the end.
The nastiest encounter will occur just after the PC's have fought their way through a horde of guards and other Orc brutes and if played right, the Orog Warlord and his two lieutenants would be able to cream a standard 4th Level party that was slightly weakened.
The best part of this adventure though is the ending. Well-after the characters have defeated the bad guys, taken the treasure and rescued the nobles, the author offers GMs a nice plot twist - which could be quite deadly if the characters aren't quick thinkers - however, the rewards for completing the main part of the adventure are (funnily enough) suitable for getting themselves out of this encounter with minimal amount of fuss. During the adventure, GM's are offered a chance to warn characters about the twist, my advice is don't take it!
Overall, it deserves its four stars. If the author had done a little more work on the part covering investigations in Melvaunt then it would have deserved five stars.
Enjoy.
A very good adventure, but bring a cleric or three.......2006-08-21
I just ran my group through Sons of Gruumsh, and it was a very good couple of sessions. The module includes a lot of good detail, interesting foes, and tactical information which is very helpful when running the large-scale combat involved.
The only caution is the difficulty for 4th-5th level characters. A cleric or two in the party is an absolute must, and IMHO a wand of CLW or a slew of healing potions will probably be required to survive the quantity and quality of foes involved.
Good product - great price.......2006-07-10
The adventure is a pretty good one. There is plenty of information. The most impressive part was the cost. There was a lot of reward for the price
Lookin' fer adventure splittin' some stinkin' orc's heads?.......2006-03-26
Quite fun an adventure, not too long not too short
Customer Reviews:
THe journey continues.......2000-07-27
This book keeps the transylvania chronicle started in the Dark Tides Rising going and makes it even better. Players that have started this chronicle should have characters that are already 100's of years old and that are quite strong. But this section of the chronicle really tests their worth and makes the players fight for their survival.
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- The Sons of the Dragon King
- And now, the feats of strength!
- The Sons of the Dragon King
- Wonderfully crafted book!
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The Sons of the Dragon King: A Chinese Legend
Manufacturer: Atheneum
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Book Description
"Behavior not befitting the son of the Dragon King!"
The Dragon King has sent his nine sons out to find their places in the world, but rumors abound -- each son is apparently as aimless as the next! One son does nothing but stare into space, another spends his day frolicking in a stream, another plays with fire, and still another hollers and yells from noon till night. The king realizes it's time to visit each son to see if the rumors are true. What he finds surprises him, for each son has a very special gift that continues to serve and enrich China's culture to this very day.
Two-time Caldecott winner Ed Young brings us a legend of a very special parent recognizing the potential in his very special children, and in doing so, shows how a simple folktale shaped a visible part of Chinese culture.
Customer Reviews:
The Sons of the Dragon King.......2006-02-01
This would be a great book to read to young children. Loved the story line of a great King accepting the traits of his sons and showing them how to live wonderful lives.
The story line was not that great but still I immensly enjoyed it and the drawings.
And now, the feats of strength!.......2005-05-21
Ed Young's all over the map. One minute he's meticulously cutting out brightly colored slips of paper to resemble rodentia as in, "Seven Blind Mice". The next he's dallying with pastels in the less remarkable, "Turkey Girl". Sometimes his books are astounding to the eye and ear and sometimes they test even the most die-hard of his fans. Veering in a completely new direction, Young's, "The Sons of the Dragon King", utilizes brush and ink (as well as his familiar cut paper style) to bring us a classic Chinese tale of nine brothers and the ways in which their father put their skills to use. It's not exactly the kind of story tots are going to expect with a title that includes the words, "Dragon King", but for some collections it will serve as a lovely addition.
There was once a Dragon King who had nine sons. The king sent his sons off to find their place in the world and, for a time, everything was hunky-dory. However, soon rumors start to circulate about each of the sons. Servants, who apparently have no qualms about downplaying a prince to his father, let the king know of the sons' individual flaws. For example, the first son seems to do nothing all day but challenge peasants to feats of strength. The Dragon King is inclined to punish his son, but then decides that perhaps he can use that strength to a better end. Hence, now many large columns in China are supported by images of this dragon son. The second son just sits on the roof all day, staring into nothingness. Again, the king thinks he should punish, but at last decides that his son's watchfulness can also be helpful. Hence, many Chinese buildings sport images of this son on the tops of their buildings, watching for danger. You get the picture. The third son is loud (so he's now on instruments). The fourth son is just (so he appears above prison doors). And so on and so forth. The tale ends with the father having found adequate placement for each dragon son and a contentment in the knowledge that all is right with the world.
I'm all about fairy tales that show individuals using their unique talents to work towards some common goal. So I was a little shocked to reach the end of this tale and find that the story, such as it was, was just a counting down of each son to his individual calling. They never band together to defeat a single enemy. They don't even know of one another. Basing this tale on a classic Chinese legend, Young has certainly given this tale a classy package. For the first time in my recollection, he's almost traipsed into the world of cartoon. His dragons (which are sometimes so sketchy that kids obsessed with the literal will find them a tad disheartening) can be silly, meticulous, and fierce. The inks used here look both classic and completely contemporary. As for the cut paper, I'm not entirely certain how Young managed to take out every tiny sliver required for his sidebars. I'm just glad he did.
That said, the book's not going to attract a wide audience. It's a nice tale, but there aren't enough pictures of the dragons for little kids and not enough story for older ones. The inked dragons are fabulous looking, yes, but they're not visually appealing to little kids. Older kids, the kinds that still read picture books but don't need tons of stories, will want to hear more than a tale of "brother _____ could _____ so now he ______". Also, I was disappointed to find that while Young is careful to include a nicely in-depth Author's Note and stamp for each brother, he has not included any words in Chinese aside from the brothers' names. But that's more of a personal choice than a real critique.
In the end, this is a grand story of a father accepting his sons and finding acceptable ways for them to come to the aid of humanity. It suggests that all parents that find their children to be different from what they originally wanted should attempt to be as open-minded as the infinitely wise Dragon King. I liked that part of the book. I just feel that this is a book for adults that like picture books. Not one for kids that like dragons. A beautiful creation in a peculiar presentation.
The Sons of the Dragon King.......2004-11-02
As any parent knows, each child comes with special talents and abilities that require nurturing. In "The Sons of the Dragon King," Ed Young retells and illustrates an ancient Chinese folktale in which a parent, the great Dragon King, struggles with his nine unique children, all sons. As he hears complaints about his sons from tutors and neighbors, the king realizes his sons are not living lives befitting their royal heritage. He sets out to chastise each of them, but instead recognizes the talents behind each son's activities and gives them jobs that celebrate and use each talent. For example, one son becomes the guardian of music, another the servant of justice, and another the protector of food preparation.
When the tale is ended, the king is pleased with his sons and they are in turn happy with their assigned roles, continuing in them to this day when they are represented on instruments, doorways, rooftops, etc.
The text and illustrations are better suited to older children, third grade and up, but the tale has great potential for reading aloud to slightly younger children. The tale will also resonate with parents and teachers as the king struggles to nurture his children's gifts and find their places in history. Overall, a highly recommended version of an ancient tale with modern applications.
Wonderfully crafted book! .......2004-10-29
Sons of the Dragon King is a timeless story of a parent understanding their children's unique talents. The ancient Chinese setting is a perfect foil for the wonderful brush and ink and cut paper illustrations Young so deftly wields. There is a lot of repetition in the text, which authenticates the tale and also makes it more appealing to younger readers. While an engaging read-alone for older 3rd graders and up, the book has many applications in the classroom: appreciating special needs, Chinese art, folklore, calligraphy, and architecture. It would be a great addition to any library.
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- The King of Dragons
- King of Dragons
- King of Dragons
- Amazing tale of self-sufficiency
- A Wonderful Book for Kids and Grown-ups Alike!
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The King of Dragons (Aladdin Fiction)
Carol Fenner
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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Binding: School & Library Binding
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Book Description
Eleven-year-old Ian and his Vietnam veteran father have been homeless for years, but now his father has found a perfect place for them -- an abandoned city courthouse with heat, plenty of bathrooms, and lots of exits and entrances.
Then, two things happen that threaten Ian's fragile security -- his father disappears, leaving Ian to fend for himself with the survival skills he's learned through the years, and Ian discovers that a local museum is mounting an exhibition of kites in the courthouse.
Suddenly, Ian's safe hideaway is filled with people -- and with extraordinary, beautiful kites that spark Ian's imagination and draw him out of his shadow existence. Will the kites be Ian's downfall -- or his salvation?
Customer Reviews:
The King of Dragons.......2001-02-26
The King of Dragons is a pretty exciting book about an eleven year old boy named Ian. His dad was a Veitnam Veteran. They are homeless so the live in an abandoned court house. One day Ian's dad leaves And doesn't come back. Ian has to survive on his own in hope of the returning of his father. Strangers come to the courthouse while Ian spies on them and listens to their plans of making a kite museum out of the courthouse. What will Ian do about these intruders. I thought that this book was kind of long and it was a little boring. I would recommend this book to someone who isn't really an action kind of person.
King of Dragons.......2001-01-19
The King of Dragons is very cool. It's about a boy living in the Hall of Justice. He can't leave any traces. It was a very good book. Tons of details! Read it to find out more about it!
King of Dragons.......2000-03-03
In Carol Fenner's book, King of Dragons, she does a wonderful job developing the personality of her young character, Ian. Ian is an innovative and intuitive character who's survival skills are intriging. While reading you will find yourself side by side with Ian as his adventure unravels in the abandoned Hall of Justice Building. Experience the joys, the frustrations, and fears of Ian in this realistic young adult novel. Once you begin reading this book, it is hard to put it down. Enjoy!
Amazing tale of self-sufficiency.......2000-02-24
I thought I might be a bit old for a book like this, but since I was running out of things to read I ordered it from a book club. At first the novel was a little boring, but soon it grew on me. I love it! With mixed reluctance and eagerness, I finished the story today. Ian was ingenious, surviving as he did for so long. He bravely faced life without his father. The way that they'd lived in the old courthouse was interesting. When Mr. Bayless left and the place was converted into a kite museum, the boy spied on the workers until he knew them intimately. Like the reviewer below said, Ian didn't become pessimistic over his traumatic life. He inspires hope. You'll enjoy reading about his adventures. I reccomend "King of Dragons" to anyone!
A Wonderful Book for Kids and Grown-ups Alike!.......1999-12-01
I simply can't say enough about Carol Fenner's "The King of Dragon's." It's a wonderful story about the ceaseless wonder of childhood in the midst of a life filled with terrible loss, poverty and uncertainty. The very opposite of cynicism, this book presents the most compelling case for genuineness, optimism and hope one is likely to run across at the end of the twentieth century.
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- Great book for kids
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The Saint of Dragons
Jason Hightman
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ASIN: 0060540125
Release Date: 2004-08-17 |
Book Description
The ancient dragons -- of the time of the legendary Saint George and earlier -- have never disappeared entirely. Instead, they've moved undercover -- and into human society. Now one lonely schoolboy is about to learn where the dragons have gone ...
Educated at boarding schools, Simon St. George has never met his parents. When a ragged-looking man shows up claiming to be his father, Simon is skeptical, and when the man kidnaps him, he's indignant to say the least.
Then the man claims to be a descendant of England's Saint George and a career dragon fighter. Why should Simon believe any of this nonsense? But what if the man is telling the truth? What if the dragons know he's out there?
Rich with the dragon lore of legend, the saint of dragons continues and enlarges on the tale of the centuries-old conflict between dragons and humans that rages even today.
Customer Reviews:
Great book for kids.......2005-12-07
I thought this book was ok. I did enjoy it, but I felt that both the plot and the characters needed more depth. HOWEVER-my 9 year old son and my 11 year old daughter both LOVED it. In fact, I only read it because they both recommended it and because they had enjoyed it so much. The book seems to satisfy the age level for which it was written- and isn't that the point?
Tales of the St. Georges.......2005-08-16
Simon St. George lives at a private school. He has no idea who his parents are as they abandoned him when he was very young. But one day two different men come to the school looking for him; a dignified rich man and a bum. One really is his father. Jason is the last of a line of dragonslayers and his parents have tried to keep him hidden, but the modern dragons, capable of passing for men, now know of his existence.
Jason's father, Aldric St. George, has come to enlist the aid of his son to wipe out the last of the dragons. Along the way they meet a woman touched by magic who joins their quest. But Aldric soon learns there are more dragons than he thought and one of them has plans of destruction on a global scale. Father and son must rise to the occasion to stop the dragons' plans.
Written with the idea of a screenplay in mind, much of the action has a Hollywood feel to it what with plenty of explosions and fire. The plot reads like a series of short adventures and nothing seems very hard (including escaping from somewhere no one has ever escaped from). Like Rowling's books, there are plenty of inconsistencies with details only making sense for a specific scene and then being thrown out the window.
This is the first of a series (a slight excerpt from the next volume appears at the end). The poor writing/plotting will probably not put off many readers but I like my books to be consistent. Proper world-building is important in SF&F but seems to be very weak in many new books. Still, this is a fast read with fun, if not actually tense, action and it should appeal to many readers.
Great Kid's Book.......2005-04-14
THE HARDBACK REVIEWS ARE GOOD, WHY AREN'T THEY HERE FOR THE SAME BOOK IN PAPERBACK? MAKES NO SENSE. I GOT ONE OF THE PAPERBACKS EARLY AND I THINK ANY KID BETWEEN 9 TO 11 OR 12 WOULD REALLY, REALLY ENJOY IT...SOME PEOPLE DON'T GET THAT IT ISN'T FOR OLDER KIDS.
IT HAS SOME OF THE BEST ACTION SCENE SET-UPS FROM ANY BOOK EVER WRITTEN--EVEN IF IT IS CHILDREN'S LITERATURE. YOUR KIND OF AMAZED THAT IT IS SO IMAGINATIVE AS YOU KEEP READING. YOU CAN HARDLY KEEP YOUR BREATH.
WHILE THIS MAY NOT APPEAL TO SOME, IT WILL KEEP ANY KID READING LIKE A MANIAC. THAT'S ALL.
Amazing fun! Ignore the hecklers.......2005-01-03
I was one of those kept up til late at night polishing off The Knight of Dragons. In contrary to what other reviews have posted, I'd say the characters are nicely developed. Indeed, they are complicated, and they are viewed from Simon's point of view. Simon can not be expected to understand or like his father until much further into the narrative. And, as to the artist falling in love with the knight, well, indeed, love is anything but rational.
As to those who don't find the dragons scary enough, I'm from the school that finds the lurking danger is the worst. And a lot of the dangers are very adult in nature. The book has much to do with trust and betrayal.
If you are reading it solely to pick it apart, I'm sure you'll find a way to dismantle it. But you won't get the point of the book, that "dragons" are all around us, and we have to get past the armor we've put on because of life's disappointments to band together and defeat the vicious and amoral circumstances which surround us.
dragon hunter.......2004-12-27
Simon St Saint George is alone in the world. He has never known his parents and has been left at boarding school for years. His life is uneventful until one day a man claiming to be his father shows up at the school and kidnaps him. His father tells him all about his past and his mother. It turns out that his father is the last remaining dragon hunter and he has come to show Simon the dragon hunter way of life. The rest of the book is all about the adventures that he and his father have while trying to kill all of the dragons in the world.
The book moved at a fast pace. It was a real page turner. Hard to put down.
I would recommend this book to children ages 10-12 who enjoy fantasy type books.
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On November 1, 1996, Charley Aurthur leapt to his death from a freeway overpass in Santa Monica, California. He was twenty-three years old. It was the culmination of five years of heartache for Charley and his family, as he struggled with severe mental illness, numerous hospitalizations and several other suicide attempts. Despite his family's love, intensive therapy and numerous medications, in the end, nothing could save Charley from his own encroaching sense of exhaustion and isolation. Tragically, Charley's story could be anybody's story. In the United States, more than 30,000 people commit suicide every year; it is the eighth leading cause of death overall and the third among young people aged 15-24. But the effects of suicide are even more far-reaching: Its impact on the family is frequently devastating and lifelong. Author Jonathan Aurthur knows this firsthand. His account of his son Charley's short life and death is both riveting and compelling. Charley's own letters, poems and journal entries demonstrate the terrible complexity and multidimensionality of mental illness and suicide. In the process, the author addresses his own search to understand mental illness and the inability of many medical treatments to help troubled people like Charley. He also offers an alternative treatment plan known as the "psychosocial rehab" model, which seeks to "treat the person, not the disease." This page-turner will stay with readers long after they've heard Charley's story.
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Bipolar Disorder - A Terminal Illness.......2003-09-22
Jonathan Aurthur has written a masterpiece on Mental Illness. His in-depth understanding of Mental Illness comes from his experiencing it and living with it everyday of his life for five years with his beautiful son Charley. Jonathan takes the reader on a journey through this ordeal with such candor and wit, that the reader feels sadness when the book ends.
Jonathan's unbelievable research of every aspect of Mental Illness, is so helpful to those of us that still don't understand and never will understand, how a person can go from A - Z, Z to A, and A to dead in such a short time!
His handsome, poetic and intelligent son's five year struggle with "his affliction" is detailed and chronicled in this book by using excerpts from his own personal journal and his son's journal. We finally have insight into the mind of someone tortured by this disease.
My 30-year-old son, William B. Jones, received his BS in Physics from Hobart College in NY. He played varsity hockey for Hobart College and graduated with a 3.5. He received his MS in Computer Engineering from Syracuse in October 1997 (3.87 GPA) and worked for almost two years in NY at a pharmaceutical company. A perfect son! In 1999 he became ill and returned home, never comprehending what was wrong with him. In February of 2000 he was taken by the police, in handcuffs, to Community North Hospital Psychiatric Ward, diagnosed Manic Depressive with Psychotic Features. He fought the illness for a year and a half, until he surrendered on July 25th, 2001. I found him in the garage, he had hung himself!
Jonathan Aurthur's book, "The Angel and The Dragon," should be a text book that is taught in schools, studied and read by police, teachers, Doctors, Nurses and Professionals. Mental Illness is a deadly disease.
Heart-breaking and mind-provoking.......2003-05-24
For anyone with a loved one or good friend who has suffered from mental illness, The Angel and the Dragon is a fascinating but difficult read. Jonathan Aurthur's tale of his son's mental illness and suicide is heart-breaking. His research into the mental health profession/industry is, at once, a revelation and revulsion. The reader cannot escape Aurthur's pain and frustation as he attempts to help guide his son through difficult psychotic episodes. That frustation becomes compounded as Aurthur researches doctors and the drug industries in an attempt to figure out what is wrong with his son and how to abate it if not cure it.
This book is not an easy one to read but it leaves you with a feeling of gratitude that you did.
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- FINALLY ! What I was looking for.....
- A Book Every Intelligent Reader Will Enjoy
- Absolutely essential reading for King Arthur/Celtic lit fans
- A very entertaining new telling of the Arthurian legend!
- The Dragon's Son: A Must-Read!
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FINALLY ! What I was looking for............2007-04-13
As everyone else had said, this book is fantastic. It is *extremely* difficult to find any modern fiction depicting Gwenhwyfar's sister Gwenhwyfach and I had my doubts when I saw this book. But, she is depicted wonderfully and fully and one really gets a good idea of what sort of character we're actually missing out on.
This was everything i expected it to be and far more than I could have hoped for. All of the character's voices are heard and anyone with a vague interest in the original Welsh tellings of Arthur will be veyr happy with this book. The stories are also very well self contained and anyone with an inkling of knowledge about the legends will be able to follow even if the stories are read out of order.
Medraud's story was my favorite, as Gwenhwyfach was in it, but also interesting was Luned's, as I have never read about her before. I also loved the author's note and the help for the pronunciation of names, which can be quite difficult. I also liked the style, which was clear and precise and never ehavy or domineering like so many other Arthurian retellings. I wish the book had been much longer--I would have loved to see these stories expanded upon!
Definitely a good buy for anyone looking to hear Gwenhwyfach's point of view!
A Book Every Intelligent Reader Will Enjoy.......2002-11-28
I do not know where to begin praising this book. One indication is a list of the books I was reading and enjoying that I set aside once I picked up The Dragon's Son: The Lord of the Rings; The Ear, The Eye, and the Arm; Charlotte's Web; The Wind Singer; The Bridge to Terabithia. All enjoyable or important, but I could not seem to focus on them until I had finished The Dragon's Son. The book does a spectacular job of explaining the motivations behind characters' actions, and it creates characters whom you never want to let go of and whose stories stay with you for days after reading the book. Thomson has a deep, humanistic sympathy for all of the four complex, damaged characters who serve as narrator for the book in turns. She is able to make you ache for the characters and their plights, even as they make terrible choices and unleash evil and havoc. [Spoiler ahead.] When Medraud's lover asks him how many people he is willing to kill to get his father to notice him, a whole life that hasn't been explored elsewhere springs into being. It makes other versions' renderings of these characters seem so naïve and uninteresting. [End spoiler.] The book brims with striking images. The battle scenes are particularly well-choreographed, exciting, and always clear. Geographical and historical detail are never ladled on, but glanced tastefully and tantalizingly in passing (J.R.R. Tolkien could have learned something from this book). There is a perfect balance in the time spent on describing physical things and settings against the time spent on describing characters' inner thoughts. The book is studded with examples of incisive turns of phrase, from a description of a handsome bard's crooked, disarming smile, to a description of a frown, like that of a priest at a Midsummer festival. And all of it achieved not through gussied language, but through simple, athletic prose. A real achievement. Also, the book's structure is quite skillful. It is told in four interlocking stories, with main characters glimpsing each other as side characters in multiple refractions. The effect is a wonderful feeling of non-linearity and involvement in the dynamic lives of these characters. You feel like you're ducking in and out of rooms in a bustling house, and peering into rooms through front-doors, then through peep-holes. Couple other things that make this book unique. First, it is one of the rare books that manages to depict lovers convincingly. You are never told that a character is sexy or alluring or charismatic, you're given vivid examples that arouse the reaction. Second, the book's feminism is subtlely and maturely incorporated. The book operates on a personal level, then on a political level, and never feels polemical or revisionist or didactic. I realize now that I've written this reader review for adult readers, although this is marketed as children's lit. For parents, educators, or kids, let me just say that any kid who likes Greek mythology (and all the neatest kids in every generation in every country all love Greek mythology), will like The Dragon's Son. It has exciting plot, it has really interesting characters, it has thrilling battles. And it also has a good deal of heart and guts to it that make it transcend mere entertainment. I would say that Megan Whalen Turner's The Thief and The Queen of Attolia and Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass are its closest analogs and peers, and that's meant as very high praise. Highly recommended to all intelligent readers.
Also recommended: The Thief, Megan Whalen Turner The Queen of Attolia, Megan Whalen Turner The Golden Compass, Philip Pullman
Absolutely essential reading for King Arthur/Celtic lit fans.......2002-11-21
I can't say enough wonderful things about this book. The lyricism, the intricately crafted structure, the character insight...it puts every single other Arthurian book I've read, from The Once and Future King to The Mists of Avalon to hosts of lesser-known novels, to shame.
From the very first sentences you're drawn in by the vivid, almost poetic prose: "I could wander all day along her banks and she would always lie there, like a silver string behind me, to lead me home in the dusk." The author blends foreshadowing, atmosphere and imagery without a single wasted word, with sentences like "I thought he would murder like a saint prays, and with the same hope of blessing," and "On the edge of the surf, in the white foam, in the place that is neither land nor water, he was killed by his uncle's spear and his blood flowed into the waves."
The plots are also much more compelling and carefully crafted than those of most other Arthurian novels. It's fascinating to see these well-known events through the eyes of characters who usually don't get a voice, such as Merlin/Myrddin's love Nimue, Mordred/Medraud, who is almost always portrayed as hate-filled villain and is never allowed to show why he might resent his father, and lady-in-waiting Gwenhwyfach, who dropped out of sight in modern versions altogether. When you're reading about those familiar events, you suddenly see a new interpretation and a new motivation for those events; on top of that, the author imagines new events that somehow make the legends even more real. So that's why Nimue turned on Myrddin, you say, or Oh, that's how Owain/Lancelot wound up married to Elen/Elaine. Not a detail is wasted or out of place -- everything that happens matters later in the story, or in another narrator's story.
The book leaves you feeling as if you've finally read the real version of the King Arthur legend. The details of the Welsh setting are carefully researched and woven in so skillfully that you feel you're there, not just reading about it; the motivations of the characters are so well explored and convincingly told that you finally understand why characters like Nimue, Morgan and Medraud did the things for which they have been vilified by later writers who could only manage one-dimensional, black-and-white versions of the tales. It says something that to this day, when I'm remembering or talking about the King Arthur legend, I find myself thinking of the events in this book as "canon" -- that's how strong an impression it left on me.
A very entertaining new telling of the Arthurian legend!.......2001-09-07
As someone who has studied and read Arthurian Legend quite a bit, I thought that I could no longer be surprised by any new retelling of the tale. This book proved me wrong! By telling the tale through the points of view of secondary characters like Nimue and long time antagonists like Medraud (Mordred), Thomson weaves an exciting new version of a famaliar story. However, my favorite part was her choice to include two fascinating characters that were dropped from the Arthurian Tales most people are famaliar with today and buried for years in Welsh Lore. These two are Luned, a faithful lady in waiting to Morgan Le Fay's also forgotten sister, Elen, and Gwenhwyfach, Gwenhywfar's crafty, but abused sister. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about these two characters who added whole new dimensions to the story. I can't recommend this book enough to fans of the Arthurian legend looking for a twist or just anyone looking for an entertaining tale.
The Dragon's Son: A Must-Read!.......2001-08-06
This book is a must-read for fans of Arthurian legend. Beautifully written, it tells the tale from the point of view of several characters in the story that have been overlooked or forgotten in other tellings of this tale. The authentic descriptions of early life on the British isles add a lot of interest to this intricately written and gritty tale.
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As the armies of Argannon sweep south across the Kellsmarch, Jenel's forces frantically organize to stop them. Caught in between are the common people of Jenel, driven from their homes by the horrors of war. After their harrowing escape from Segg, Suchen, Auglar, and their companions find themselves lost in the midst of anonymous masses of refugees. Devoid of hope, they want only to return to Kellsjard and lick their wounds. But the journey is long, and the dangers many. Lost to his friends, Yozerf must also make his way back to Kellsjard, his only companion an eight-year-old human girl. But as conditions continue to deteriorate, he soon finds himself at the head of an army of refugees-men, women, and children, human, Aclyte, and Wolfkin. And as opposing armies converge on them, the fate of the kingdom itself may lie in his hands....
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Captivating from Beginning to End!.......2005-11-08
In a time of war, the common people of Jenel are forced into homelessness. By the hundreds, they travel across a deadly, barren land, searching for a safe haven; a place where ruthless soldiers and cold-hearted bandits can't destroy what's left of their lives; someplace with a bit of food and warmth to wait out the harsh winter approaching the Kellsmarch. One such place exists, but most think Vorslava is just a myth.
After Yozerf Jonaglir recovers from a near-fatal incident, only surviving because an eight-year-old human orphan nurses him back from the brink of death, he finds himself surrounded by refugees looking to him for leadership, but he's not even sure he can take care of his adoptive daughter, Owl, let alone hundreds of people needing food, clothing, shelter, and protection. For the first time, Aclyte, Wolfkin, and humans travel together with a common goal. Keeping the peace between them becomes a major challenge, but they must remain united in order to survive.
Believing Yozerf is dead, Suchen Keblava (Warrior and Steward to the Lord of Kellsjard) doesn't even want to think beyond the next minute, but along with Londah (the Crow Queen), Auglar (Lord of Kellsjard), and the rest, she plods toward Kellsjard-toward home where she can rest and grieve. Hungry and broken, she fights to survive one more day without Yozerf and wonders about the fate of them all.
As the armies of Argannon and Jenel battle each other, the refugees wage a war of survival, and their fate is in the hands of an Aclyte shape-changer.
Elaine Corvidae's characters are so real you'll hate closing the book at the end, knowing you'll never be in the presence of those people again. Ms Corvidae captures human emotions beautifully and places them in an engaging escapade of love, hope, and peril. "Dragon's Son", the third and final book in the Lord of Wind and Fire series, is an extraordinary story, captivating from beginning to end.
Ms. Corvidae is most definitely a gifted writer, and I look forward to enjoying her novels for years to come.
This conclusion to the Lord of Wind and Fire trilogy will leave readers breathless and wishing it didn't have to end........2005-08-31
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This is the best book, yet, that this reviewer has read by the talented Elaine Corvidae. This conclusion to the Lord of Wind and Fire trilogy will leave readers breathless and wishing it didn't have to end.
This story starts up where book 2, The Crow Queen left off, with Yozerf thought dead by his companions and his mate, Suchen Keblava. What they don't realize is that he did in fact escape the fiery aftermath of their climactic battle in Segg, though he suffered some grave injuries and a bout of amnesia. He is found in wolf form, by a young human girl who nurses him back to health. Once recovered, he and Owl, as he has dubbed the child, head off in search of the rest of his pack... and Suchen.
Suchen, Londah, Lord Auglar and their remaining companions are on their way to Kellsjard in hopes to regroup and have another chance to make their stand against enemies so Auglar can win his rightful place as King of Jenel. Along the way they run into many difficulties and start to lose hope. Angler's beloved wife is thought dead, most of his Sworn have been killed, and Suchen tries to overcome her heartbreak over losing Yozerf.
On his journey, Yozerf finds himself to be the head of a band of refugees that is made up of all races, human, Wolfkin, and Aclytese, all hoping to escape the destruction as well. Suchen, Londah and Auglar are in for the surprise of their lives however, when they finally find refuge at Vorslava, formerly their rival Fellrant's keep. However, circumstances are still dire and everyone's last hope resides in Yozerf, and the ancient magic of his bloodline. Can they ever really win this war and will Yozerf's fate be enough to save the land and his people?
This story is incredible! Beautifully written with vivid imagery and strong plot, Ms. Corvidae once again enchants her readers with her otherworldly tale. She also has incredibly talent for getting to her reader's hearts and emotions. This reviewer laughed, screamed, cheered, and cried throughout this story. Some scenes are so heart-wrenching that one will want to have some tissues on hand for wiping up the tears bound to flow as a result.
All the loose ends from the previous two books are tied up and resolved in such a way that fans are more then satisfied at the turn of events. They will also learn much more about Ax and Jahcgroth and their roles in the chain of events and their reasons behind it. Readers also get more a more in depth look into Yozerf's origins, learning his history as he does. Londah remains a mystery in many ways, but reader swill also get more of a glimpse into her past as well. She is this reviewer's favorite character in the trilogy, with her pent up remorse over things done and her ever present love for her son. She is such a complex character that readers still may not know by the end of this book, everything about her and why she is who she is.
The conclusion to this book, and the trilogy, is so incredibly climactic that one will be left breathless when all the dust settles in the final battle. It is shocking, stunning, dramatic, and intense, gripping all of the emotions of the readers tightly in its grasp. Villains finally get what they deserve, and the real heroes shine forth in all their glory. Brilliantly done Ms. Corvidae! No one can read this book and not feel some stirring of emotions. And THAT is the mark of a wonderful storyteller. This reviewer has become a lifelong fan after reading this incredible saga in its entirety.
© Kelley A. Hartsell, August 2004. All rights reserved.
epic fantasy .......2005-07-14
During the chaos of the battle of Segg, dying half-breed Yozert Jonaglir (offspring of a dragon fire sorcerer Aclytese and Wolfkin shapeshifter) is near death with no hope of anyone saving his life. However, a female orphan Owl finds Yozert in his wolf form and saves his life. They become very close like a father with a beloved daughter, and exchange blood.
They journey in hopes of finding a haven from the brutal war as neither the forces of the merciless King Fellrant of Jenel and the just as cold-blooded Emperor Jahcgroth of Argannese care what happens to civilians. Yozert and Owl attract other wannabe survivors amongst human, Aclytese and Wolfkin desperate for respite from the horrors of war. Yozert leads his troupe to Vorslava where they take over the city. Soon word spreads of a haven for refugees. Yozerf's mate and his mother arrive to find him in charge preparing his followers for a rough cold winter and an even tougher spring when the magical armies of King Fellrant and Emperor Jahcgroth will attack this peaceful insurrection.
The above paragraphs barely make a dent into describing the adventures of the hero and his troupe who fight every inch of the way to the city, to take the city, and to rule the city. Fans will believe in the existence of the differing sentient species that have been at war for generations, but to survive the vicious royal armies must merge. Though this epic fantasy can stand alone the audience will better appreciate and understand the key players by reading the first two novels in the delightful Lord of Wind and Fire series (see WOLFKIN and THE CROW QUEEN; the trio is worth the time and money.
Harriet Klausner
Excellent end to the trilogy........2005-02-10
The story begins a few weeks after the fall of Segg. Yozert Jonaglir is half Aclytese (an ancient race of dragon fire sorcerers) and Half Wolfkin (a race that can shift to wolf form). He has been separated from his group during the Segg battle. Still in wolf form, Yozerf is all but dead when a small, human, orphan girl finds him. Once well enough, Yozerf returns to man form. The girl, Owl, and Yozerf have become close. In a ceremony (Yozert makes up), the two use a few drops of their blood to adopt each other. Yozerf has no idea that his blood would affect his new daughter in special ways. As father and daughter, the two begin traveling in hopes of finding a city to take shelter from the ongoing war between the cruel King Fellrant of Jenel and the equally ruthless Emperor Jahcgroth of the Argannese. No matter which side ultimately wins the war, all the people lose.
During the travel of the duo, Yozerf rescues some human refugees, then some Aclyte refugees, followed by Wolfkin refugees, and so on. The three races have never gotten along. But for survival they did so, banding together to help each other (though reluctantly at first) with Yozerf as their unspoken leader. Leader is NOT what Yozerf wishes for. However, it is a role he takes seriously. With Winter coming, they needed shelter for the group of over one hundred. Yozerf sets his sights on Vorslava.
Suchen Keblava is Yozerf's human mate. She is part of the group he has been separated from. Yozerf's mother, Londah, is with her. The entire group believes him dead. They are now homeless refugees with both war leaders out for their heads. Word is spreading about the new bandit lord ruling Vorslava who is taking in all refugees. They arrive to find Yozerf is ruling several hundred people of all races.
The group must survive the Winter, keep peace within their walls, as well as prepare for Spring. Because when Spring arrives, the small warrior groups within Vorslava and their rag tag kingdom of refugees will have to battle King Fellrant and Emperor Jahcgroth's magical armies.
***** I could not shorten that synopsis and still explain the plot. Yet I have given nothing vital away. The duo's journey to Vorslava is littered with battles and hardships. Do not assume Vorslava was empty of soldiers upon their arrival either. Even when everyone is together, keeping peace between races with several generations of war between them is not a breeze to do.
Author Elaine Corvidae is somehow able to pull it all off without ripping all her hair out by its roots. This is the last of the trilogy. The first book is "Wolfkin" (ISBN # 1594260540). The second book is "The Crow Queen" (ISBN # 1594260575). Both the previous titles must be read in order for you to full understand the characters (good and bad), their histories, their triumphs, and their defeats. Otherwise, this single book will make sense to you, but you will find yourself wondering to what they are referring to very often. Each book is excellent. Fans of Anne McCaffrey will especially enjoy this trilogy. Elaine Corvidae is a Mistress of Fantasy! *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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