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Dragonkeeper

Author : Carole Wilkinson
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0330543105
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Dragonkeeper written by Carole Wilkinson and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-05-13 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The most captivating children’s book I’ve seen so far this year,' Amanda Craig, The Times Ping is a slave in a little-used royal palace on the edge of the Emperor’s kingdom. Her tyrannic master is a cruel drunk who neglects his duties as Imperial Dragonkeeper and under his watch the Emperor’s dragons have dwindled from a magnificent dozen to a miserable two. When one dragon dies, only the ancient and wise Long Danzi remains. His fate seems sealed – until Ping comes to his rescue in a moment of startling bravery that reveals her destiny as a Dragonkeeper. Pursued by the Emperor’s forces and an evil dragon hunter, Ping, Danzi, and a rat called Hua, set off on a remarkable journey across the kingdom. Bound for the Ocean, they carry a mesmerising, beautiful dragon stone that must be protected at any cost. Surviving dangers of all kinds – a shape-shifting necromancer, and a ritual sacrifice among them – the trio finally arrive at Ocean, Danzi’s final place of rest. But as her dragon-friend leaves Ping forever, the dragon stone reveals its spectacular secret...

Keeper of Dragon

Author : J. A. Culican
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781979861700
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Keeper of Dragon written by J. A. Culican and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Elves and Trolls are gone - stolen by the malicious King Eldrick for their magic. Cole and Eva, the Keeper of Dragons are at odds. Eva is convinced the Mermaids are their last hope but Cole wants to head north towards King Eldrick to seek out the rest of the Eldens. Plagued with nightmares, the death of all true beings wieghs heavily on Cole's mind. His weakness scare him, and Eva doubts her true reason for being the Golden Dragon. Queen Tana continues to haunt Cole's dreams, as a new enemy shows his face - another fallen enemy with a bigger agenda than the farros- fallen fairies ; an enemy stronger and smarter; an enemy with an army that could destroy all true beings. Enter King Eldrick of teh eldens. The fallen elves.

The Dragon Keeper

Author : Mindy Mejia
Publisher : Ashland Creek Press
ISBN 13 : 1618220144
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (182 download)

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Download or read book The Dragon Keeper written by Mindy Mejia and published by Ashland Creek Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[Mindy Mejia] is simply a beautiful writer…" —Twin Cities Pioneer Press"Mejia beautifully tackles the subjects of animal captivity, endangered animals, human-animal connections, and even evolution." —Global Animal"This is a thriller of the rarest form—one that touches both the mind and the heart. A wonderful read." —Mary Logue, author of the Claire Watkins mysteries"…impressive…ambitious…Mindy Mejia is a talent to watch." —Sheila O'Connor, author of Where No Gods Came and Sparrow Road A zookeeper fights to save the animal she loves, even as her own life crumbles around her… Meg Yancy knows she may be overly attached to Jata, the Komodo dragon that has been in her care since it arrived at the zoo from Indonesia. Jata brings the exotic to Meg’s Minnesotan life: an ancient, predatory history and stories of escaping to freedom. A species that became endangered soon after being discovered, Komodos have a legacy of independence, something that Meg understands all too well. Meg has always been better able to relate to reptiles than to people, from her estranged father to her live-in boyfriend to the veterinarian who is more concerned with his career than with the animals’ lives. Then one day, Meg makes an amazing discovery. Jata has produced viable eggs—without ever having had a mate. Faced with this rare phenomenon, Meg must now defend Jata’s hatchlings from the scientific, religious, and media forces that converge on the zoo to claim the miracle as their own. Finally forced to deal with the very people she has avoided for so long, Meg discovers that opening herself up comes with its own complications. And as she fights to save the animal she loves from the consequences of its own miracle, she must learn to accept that in nature, as in life, not everything can be controlled. Mindy Mejia’s gripping debut novel highlights the perils of captivity and the astonishing ways in which animals evolve.

Keeper of Dragons

Author : J. A. Culican
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781725192577
Total Pages : 762 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Keeper of Dragons written by J. A. Culican and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-11 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete USA Today Bestselling series Keeper of Dragons.Moody Dragons. Snarky Elves. Fierce Mermaids. And two unlikely heroes who are fated to save them all. This complete boxset includes the following full-length novels: Book 1: The Prince ReturnsBook 2: The Elven AllianceBook 3: The Mere TreatyBook 4: The Crowns' Accord

The Keeper of Dragons

Author : J. A. Culican
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781541384507
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (845 download)

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Download or read book The Keeper of Dragons written by J. A. Culican and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-30 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fates have spoken. Cole and Eva are the Keeper of Dragons - the only ones who can save all true beings from a time of fear. Uncontrollable power. Cole finds himself unstable, unpredictable and volatile. He has no control of the tillium-fairy magic he stole from the farros. Out of options, the dragons turn to a once ally - the elves - for help. Curious about the dragon who wields both dragon and fairy magic, they accept - but on their terms only. The dragons must submit to Prince Gaber and his rules. A new enemy. Queen Tana continues to haunt Cole's dreams, as a new enemy shows his face - another fallen enemy with a bigger agenda than the farros-fallen fairies; an enemy stronger and smarter; an enemy with an army that could destroy all true beings. Enter King Eldrick of the eldens. The fallen elves. Sometimes evil wins. Join international bestselling author, J.A. Culican on an epic fantasy adventure that fans and critics are calling a world of magic, and comparing to Robert Jordan.

How to Kill a Dragon

Author : J a Culican
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (283 download)

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Download or read book How to Kill a Dragon written by J a Culican and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dragons are gathering, which can only mean one thing. Death. Minx, a royal Fae has been tasked with saving her people. Problem is, the only way to do that is by slaying a dragon and bringing their hide back to Paddling Grounds. The magic that resides inside dragons is strong and without it her people will die. Except Minx has never slayed a dragon, she hasn't even ever seen one, but she knows where to find them. With help from her Faelyr, half fae and half tiger companion, Minx sets out to Talon Range. Kaleb, the dragon heir to the Pyra clan isn't looking for war. But then again no one has ever asked him what he wants. He has a duty and he will do whatever is needed to keep his people safe. Even if that means taking on the darkness himself. When Kaleb and Minx come face to face, a battle erupts. Neither are giving up, neither will fail. Until they realize they share a common enemy and only together can they defeat them. With a pull between them that is strictly forbidden, Minx and Kaleb find they are on their own and time is running out. A fae, a dragon and a war neither are prepared for. The end of both species is near and only they can save each other. How to Kill a Dragon is the first book in the Heir of Dragons trilogy by USA Today Bestselling Author J.A. Culican. Full of dark magic, dragon shifters and forbidden romance. Fans of Jennifer L. Armetrout and Sarah J. Maas will love this new epic fantasy romance with a dose of dragon riding and magic bonding.

Blood of Dragons

Author : Robin Hobb
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062116878
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (621 download)

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Download or read book Blood of Dragons written by Robin Hobb and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final volume in Robin Hobb's popular Rain Wilds fantasy series, Blood of Dragons completes the story of the dragons, their keepers, and their quest to find the lost city of Kelsingra—and the mythical silver wells that the dragons need to survive. Can Tintaglia and the Elderlings unlock the secrets of the ancient city? Or are they doomed to extinction? The world of Robin Hobb’s Rain Wilds series has been praised by Booklist as "one of the most gripping settings in modern fantasy," and Publishers Weekly called the Rain Wilds books "a meticulously realized fantasy tale" and "a welcome addition to contemporary dragon lore."

The Dragon and the Stone

Author : Kathryn Butler
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433579502
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book The Dragon and the Stone written by Kathryn Butler and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2022-04-18 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Adventure Novel for Middle-Grade Readers Steeped in Magic, Mystery, and Glimmers of Hope—Book 1 in the Dream Keeper Saga Even though she's only 12 years old, Lily McKinley already feels the weight of the world's brokenness. She's seen it in her mother's exhaustion, her grandmother's illness, and the cruelty of Adam, the bully at her school. But most tragically, she experienced it two months ago when her father died in a terrible accident. As an artistic daydreamer, Lily has a brilliant imagination to help her cope, but that imagination often gets her into trouble. One day, it transports her to a fantasy world called the Somnium Realm, where her father's secret history embroils her in an epic quest. With the help of a dragon guide named Cedric, Lily battles evil shrouds, harpies, and other creatures to find her way through grief, rescue the world from evil, and discover the power of redemption. This thrilling novel by Kathryn Butler mixes fantasy with Christian themes, taking middle-grade readers on a quest through castles, forests, and caverns to help a young girl find hope and usher in restoration. Christian Themes: This exciting story invites readers into deep conversations about the gospel and theological issues including faith, mourning, sacrifice, salvation, and redemption Ideal for Middle-Grade Readers and Families: Includes kids' favorite fantasy and adventure elements with imaginative new characters and settings they'll love Book 1 in the Dream Keeper Saga by Kathryn Butler

Queen of Dragons

Author : Shana Abé
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0553588060
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (535 download)

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Download or read book Queen of Dragons written by Shana Abé and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2008-11-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They are the stuff of glittering legend, supersensual creatures able to shape-shift from human to smoke to dragon. Now they face an enemy determined to destroy their dazzling world of magic and passion. Queen of Dragons It’s a stunning claim: the existence of a lost drákon tribe. And it comes from an intriguing source: a woman calling herself Princess Maricara of Transylvania. Alpha lord Kimber Langford, Earl of Chasen, can’t ignore the possibility. For whoever this unknown princess may be, she’s dangerous enough to know about his existence—and where to find him. And indeed, it isn’t long before Maricara breaches the defenses of Darkfrith and the walls around Kimber’s heart. Yet the princess arrives with urgent news: a mysterious serial killer is targeting the entire drákon race. To save their kind, Kimber and Mari must ally themselves body and soul in a battle that can spell their salvation, their extinction…or both.

Dragon Haven

Author : Robin Hobb
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061931411
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (619 download)

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Download or read book Dragon Haven written by Robin Hobb and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Keeper returns with a second enthralling tale of dragons and humans, adventure and discovery, love and freedom Centuries had passed since dragons last roamed the war-torn world of the Rain Wild River. But as peace once again settled upon the land, a lost generation of sea serpents—ancient, half-starved, and weary—returned to cocoon, certain that they would be reborn as the beautiful and powerful dragons of legend. But their arduous journey exacted a heavy toll, and the proud serpents emerged as sickly, half-formed beasts, unable to fly or hunt . . . or thrive. For years now they have been trapped on a swampy riverbank between forest and river, hungry and barely alive, reliant on humans to provide for them. With their survival at stake, fifteen dragons—among them the wise golden Mercor, the haughty and dazzling silver-blue queen Sintara, and the delicate copper beauty Relpda—have set off on a dangerous trek into the unknown, up the Rain Wild River, in hopes of rediscovering the ancient Elderling city of Kelsingra, the lost haven for dragons and Elderlings alike. The dragons are accompanied by a disparate group of human keepers, rejects from Rain Wild society. They, too, yearn to find Kelsingra and create a home of their own, one in which they may make their own rules and decide their own fate. But is Kelsingra real or merely a fragment of a glorified past buried deep in the dragons' shared memories? No map exists to guide them, and the noble creatures find their ancient recollections of little use in a land changed by generations of flooding and seismic chaos. As the dragons, the humans—including the strong and defiant Rain Wild girl Thymara; the wealthy dragon scholar and Trader's wife, Alise; and her companion, the urbane Sedric—and their magical supply barge, captained by the gruff Leftrin, forge their way ever deeper into uncharted wilderness, human and beast alike discover they are changing in mysterious and dangerous ways. While the bonds between them solidify, starvation, flashfloods, and predators will imperil them all. But dragons and humans soon learn that the most savage threats come from within their own company . . . and not all of them may survive. Returning to the territory of her beloved Liveship Traders and Tawny Man trilogies, New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb creates a lush and ultimately triumphant tale set in an imaginative world of magic and wonder as compelling and emotionally resonant as our own.

The Awakening Storm: A Graphic Novel (City of Dragons #1)

Author : Jaimal Yogis
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338660446
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (386 download)

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Download or read book The Awakening Storm: A Graphic Novel (City of Dragons #1) written by Jaimal Yogis and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from mysterious evildoers. When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mom and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might actually be real--especially when the egg hatches overnight. The dragon has immense powers that Grace has yet to understand. And that puts them both in danger from mysterious forces intent on abusing the dragon's power. And now it's up to Grace and her school friends to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!

The Dragon Keeper's Handbook

Author : Shawn MacKenzie
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738730823
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book The Dragon Keeper's Handbook written by Shawn MacKenzie and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2011-09-08 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here be Dragons... Not the slavering, whimsical monsters from childhood fancies, but real Dragons—fierce, complex, wondrous, and wild. They do not require our belief; they never have. With hard science and myth, empirical wisdom, and original line drawings, The Dragon Keeper's Handbook is the draconic enchiridion for the modern world, providing everything you need to know about these extraordinary beings. From disparate theories of Dragon evolution and the golden geometry of their form to modern conservation efforts and how to release a well-weaned orphan back into the wild, this book answers all your questions, even those you didn't know to ask. From awe-inspiring Cosmic Creators to wee pisuhänds guarding hearth and home, discover the habits and habitats of Dragons and pseudo-dragons both familiar and rare. The Dragon Keeper's Handbook shows us how human and Dragon lives are bound together and why Dragons are now and ever-will-be relevant: In their wildness lie lessons for us all.

Cove of Sanctuary

Author : J. A. Culican
Publisher : Jamie Culican
ISBN 13 : 9781949621167
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (211 download)

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Download or read book Cove of Sanctuary written by J. A. Culican and published by Jamie Culican. This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Time of Fear has passed, and yet the flames of war come anew. Prince Colton, one-half of the Keeper of Dragons has already saved his dragon kin from the time of fear, defeating the fallen elves and fairies. Life was supposed to be simple now, but the Fates have made it clear. They have a whole new evil in store for Cole with a prophecy no one saw coming. The Sepans, an ancient and powerful dragon family, have been keeping a low profile on Ochana. Quietly buying their time and making plans to strike and take down King Rylan and the other royals, and rule in their place. Dark magic has surrounded the island. Rumors are dividing the dragons. Riots and crime against the lesser dragons are getting worse each day. And from the looks of things, there is nothing Cole can do to stop them. The end of dragons is near. This is the 5th book in the USA Today and International Bestselling series the Keeper of Dragons, full of dark magic, fantasy and unlikely heroes. "An epic fantasy all ages will love. Adventure, intrigue and dragons!"- NY Times Bestselling Author, Christopher Morgan Reading order: Book 1, The Prince Returns Book 2, The Elvin Alliance Book 3, The Mere Treaty Book 4, The Crowns' Accord Book 5, Cove of Sanctuary Book 6, Visions of Revolution Look for a spin-off series based on the Elves of Paraiso in 2022, with special visits from all your favorite Keeper of Dragon characters.

Garden of the Purple Dragon

Author : Carole Wilkinson
Publisher : Disney-Hyperion
ISBN 13 : 9781423103394
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Garden of the Purple Dragon written by Carole Wilkinson and published by Disney-Hyperion. This book was released on 2008-04-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the time of the Han Dynasty in ancient China, a young orphan struggles to fulfill her destiny. Ping has survived her days as a slave at Huangling Palace, but new challenges await her in the desolate mountains of Tai Shan. The aged dragon Danzi is gone, and now it is up to Ping to take care of the baby dragon, Kai. She does her best, but food is scarce, and she must be constantly on the lookout for her enemies. Things seem to get better when fate leads her back to the Imperial Palace, to the Garden of the Purple Dragon. Yet even within these hallowed walls, Ping and Kai are not as safe as they believe. This story of adventure, action, friendship, and loyalty will have readers cheering for Ping and the young dragon as they embark on their journey of faith and courage.

Dragons of the Watch

Author : Donita K. Paul
Publisher : WaterBrook
ISBN 13 : 1400073413
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dragons of the Watch written by Donita K. Paul and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trapped in a forgotten city, bound by secrets, Ellie and Bealomondore must enlist the dragons of the watch to find freedom. Ellie knows exactly where she is going. She just wants to experience the pomp and circumstance of a royal wedding, then settle into a simple life with a country husband. With too many choices, Bealomondore’s future is a tangle of possibilities. He is respected, well-known, and admired among the elite of Chiril, but Wulder demands he narrow his focus and follow his Creator, one step at a time. Both Ellie and Bealomondore’s plans are thwarted when they find themselves lost in an isolated city. As they discern the needs of a group of wild children and a very old man, clues began to surface and a bigger picture is revealed. With the help of the dragons of the watch, can the two tumanhofers find the way out—and perhaps discover their connection to something greater than themselves?

The Last Dragon Charmer: Villain Keeper

Author : Laurie McKay
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062308459
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book The Last Dragon Charmer: Villain Keeper written by Laurie McKay and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first book in the Last Dragon Charmer series is packed with adventure and wit, perfect for fans of Soman Chainani's School for Good and Evil series and Chris Colfer's Land of Stories series. All his life, Prince Caden has dreamed of slaying a dragon. But before he has the chance, he is ripped from his home in the Great Winterlands of Razzon and finds himself in Asheville, North Carolina—a land with no magic and no dragons. Or so he thinks. The longer Caden spends in Asheville, the more he comes to realize that there is unexpected and dangerous magic in this strange land. There just may be dragons here too. But what if Caden's destiny isn't to slay a dragon, after all?

Dragon's Reach

Author : J. A. Andrews
Publisher : JA Andrews
ISBN 13 : 9781736232606
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (326 download)

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Download or read book Dragon's Reach written by J. A. Andrews and published by JA Andrews. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truth is neither plain, nor simple.Sable, a reluctant thief from the slums, can feel truth when people speak. For years she's been using that skill to try to break free from the vicious gang boss she's indebted to.Escape comes in the form of an odd set of companions:-a dwarf running from the past,-an actor with a magical, glowing tree-a too-helpful kobold,-a playwright with a knack for getting stories out of people, and-a man and woman with suspicious, magical powers.But Sable's freedom is short lived.On the edges of civilization, they discover hidden, terrifying lies in the offers of peace from the brutal Kalesh Empire.Now, she must return to the city she fled, and along with her companions, attempt an impossible task-convince everyone, including the powerful Dragon Prioress, of the truth.Except the Kalesh web of lies has ensnared everyone.With her land, her people, and everything she loves hanging in the balance, Sable is the only one standing between freedom, and certain death.Pick up the first book of the Keeper Origins Trilogy today, and begin the tale of how an orphaned thief escaped the slums, united a nation, and brought a mighty Empire to its knees.The Keeper Origins Trilogy, and the Keeper Chronicles Trilogy can be read in any order. They take place in the same world, but are standalone series.