A Dragons Whisperer

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Well, it's certainly not a bad book, but it was a struggle to keep reading. I gather this book is aimed at younger readers of around 10 or so. I found the action scenes were decent, but there was far too much backstory and detail where there should have been more story. Still, pick it up and see for yourself.

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You might enjoy it. A great dragon adventure type book, perfect for children. It has interesting story, good characters and, of course, dragons: Dec 15, Yunisa K. Too draggy, makes me sleepy Can't finished the book! This book is brilliant for one main reason. The worldbuilding is great, using an assumed knowledge of warriors and dwarves and the fantastical in order to make something that is vibrant, interesting, and captivating.

It is clear that Lu This book is brilliant for one main reason. It is clear that Lucinda Hare has the ability to do this, as the setting in terms of character and universe is done extremely well. Yet, imagination can only take you so far and so relying on the reader to imagine the sprawling landscapes or castles or the dragonsdome can be a bit cumbersome at times.

This is only a minor complaint, however, as I did appreciate the fact that I felt I was part of the story in my own creations and imaginations of the specifics of each setting. As well as this the dragons themselves make up for anything that could seem lacking. They have character and personality. They manage to feel both like pets and like great, powerful beasts simultaneously. The best parts are about how the dragons bond with the characters.

I know for a fact that children will love this book simply for the vibrancy of character and the relationships between character and dragon. Somehow, Hare has managed to mix the loyalty and the feel of a common house pet with the scale and power of such a magnificent beast. The dragons felt almost real, and this is clearly the most important part of the book.

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They felt as if they had emotions, thoughts, personalities. This is no small feat on the part of Lucinda Hare, as it keeps the flow of the book and the stakes controlled to perfection. I probably enjoyed reading this to my friend's little boy more than he enjoyed hearing it, and believe me he loved the story. The fact that the main character is a female is also I probably enjoyed reading this to my friend's little boy more than he enjoyed hearing it, and believe me he loved the story. An enchanting tale that adults and children can enjoy.

Lucinda Hare has created a magical world with fascinating beasts and humorous characters. I liked how the main character Quenelda is a bit of a rebel, she's not your typical girly princess kind of character instead she wants to get her hands dirty and get involved in the action.

The dragons are captivating and have a charming bond with Quenelda. There are several morals to this story and it's enjoyable to get yourself enveloped in this new w An enchanting tale that adults and children can enjoy.

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There are several morals to this story and it's enjoyable to get yourself enveloped in this new world. The story has enough drama and action to keep both adults and children enthralled with unexpected twists and an exciting plot. Oct 09, Sharen rated it it was amazing. Aah, if only I really could talk to dragons and fly with them in the here and now! What a great book!

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Such a wonderful story and such clear descriptions, I could actually see the dragons and fly with them. I hope she writes more in this series because I will definitely buy them. Loved the characters and the writing. Oct 25, Jeff Cochrane rated it it was amazing. Believe the reviews This is the first of what looks to be a great series. Good characters with enough background and development to bring them to life. Good plot with lots of action.

Enough of a stand-alone story to satisfy but a very good introduction to the series. Nov 18, Barbara rated it really liked it. A female Harry Potter and many of your favorite heroines combined. A coming of age tale. Characterization could be better. Fun for young adults of all ages.

Aug 03, Janet C rated it really liked it. Jul 15, Nancy Gibson rated it it was amazing. If you love fantasy and adventure you will love this. I love that the lead character is a girl, doing things reserved for boys and men. A can't put it down book. Jul 09, JoJo Gozy rated it it was amazing. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I swear I almost started screaming at my iPad. Great characters, awesome book! A Children's book version of Dragon Riders of Pern. I read Flight to Dragon Isle before I read this book. I have thoroughly enjoyed both. It's great to see a novel for confident readers with illustrations as well.

Quenelda, the daughter of Earl Rufus DeWinter, has a strong affinity with dragons. She was born in the dragon roost, in secret, then claimed by her father for the protection both of her mother and her. Reading as an adult, I think I can guess who her mother is, but I don't think a child reader would. Her father is the commander of the Stealth Dragon Services, and Quenelda is raised around the dragon stables. She is confident around the dragons, but impatient with others who aren't.

Root Oakley is a gnome, the orphaned son of a scout for the SDS who is killed in a reconnaisance mission, checking on the hobgoblin forces, for there is a war going on between the hobgoblins and the other peoples of the Seven Seas Kingdom, and a very powerful traitor. Root saw first his mother and siblings killed by the hobgoblins, then his father is killed by them. He is taken on as a stable boy, but is terrified of the dragons.

In order to curb Quenelda's arrogance about her abilities, her father appoints Root as her esquire. This is a great book. Alongside the magic and fantasy, which I love, there is also a very identifiable story of a lonely girl, rejected by her half brother and despised by other girls, and a boy suffering the trauma of losing his family, regaining his confidence. I am very excited about this new series, and would recommend it to fans of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , Artemis Fowl but also children who like books about horses; the relationship between Quenelda and her dragons is similar to that between children and horses in the pony books I loved as a 9 to 11 year old.

When YA fantasy is well imagined, written, and voiced it is a joy to read, The Dragon Whisperer is a joy to read. Quenelda and Root make an unlikely duo of tomboy-noblewoman and artistic-commoner, but their journeys twist beautifully within the overall narrative strands of the tale. With hierarchies of dragons, nobles, warriors, and mages on one side of the Third Hobgoblin War and, well, hobgoblins and super sneaky intrigue on the other there is plenty of plot to keep up with.

The Dragon Whisperer, though, is more than the sum of its parts as a story adventure, coming-of-age, magical, warrior, etc. Within a breath of finishing reading The Dragon Whisperer I had opened Flight to Dragon Isle the next, and most recent, book in the series , and already I am thrilled and charmed by it in equal measure — a testament to the quality of the writing and to the series in general! What surprised me was the fact that The Dragon Whisperer included pictures; every so often there were black and white full page illustrations that really added to the tale for me.

Rowling will likely enjoy The Dragon Whisperer. I had a bit of a problem with the dragons in this book. Obviously they are sentient enough to have speech capacity. And have intellegence enough to have organized society. Not to mention that they also have a magic of their own. And they are penned, collared and breed like horses and dogs? It seems to me like saying that it is okey to pen, collar and breed humans. Smacks too much like slavery to me. I am not comfortable with that. I don't like it at all.

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That is the main reason why this b Review: That is the main reason why this book is not a 5 out of 5 with me As I was reading the book, I could not help being uncomfortable with that fact in this fantasy world that Lucinda Hare has created. Or am I just being too analytical here?

However, if a reader ignore that little issue, the story telling quality is quite compelling. The world building is wonderful! As you might have surmised, I like dragons, and here dragons are dished out in all their forms! It therefore feed my addiction. As such it garnered a high rating with me: If you like dragons like me, then this book would be of high interest to you!

D Emperically translated, I would rate this book as: I found this book, The Dragon Whisperer, very interesting and easy to read. Even though English is not my primary language I read in just a few hours. The descriptions, and the variety of the Dragons are amazing. Fantasy Books for Kids. Description Quenelda has always had a magical bond with dragons, and her greatest wish is to fly one and fight alongside her father in the war against the hobgoblins.

Root, on the other hand, wishes only to avoid the fearsome creatures, so the role of Quenelda's esquire is the last thing he needs. But an unexpected friendship is forged, and when Dragons Dome is besieged by a deadly plot, this unlikely duo must find a way to defeat the dark forces. Epic battles, whispered legends and soaring magic combine in this breathtaking debut fantasy, with black and white illustrations by David Wyatt.

The Best Books of Check out the top books of the year on our page Best Books of Looking for beautiful books? Visit our Beautiful Books page and find lovely books for kids, photography lovers and more. Back cover copy 'What tale would you like to hear tonight? Quenelda has always had a magical bond with dragons, and her greatest wish is to fly one and fight alongside her father in the brutal war against the hobgoblins. Root's greatest wish is to avoid fearsome, fire-breathing dragons at all costs, so when he is made Quenelda's esquire, sparks start to fly.

But an unexpected friendship is forged, and when Dragonsdome is threatened by a deadly plot, this unlikely duo must find a way to defeat the dark forces. Epic battles, whispered legends and soaring magic weave together in this breathtaking debut fantasy. Review Text "A very successful debut novel. It's going to be a huge hit" show more.