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Library CD (In Stock)
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781338119725
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ISBN: 9798228398252
| Category: | Fiction |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
An Amazon Best Book of the Month for January 2017
Master storyteller and NYT bestselling author Chris d'Lacey has woven a brand-new epic fantasy with the story of the first dragons sent to Erth, and how their fates became entwined with humankind's.
Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Run time: 7hrs 7min / 6 CDsA Wearle of dragons set out on an expedition from their home planet and was never heard from again. Now, a new Wearle, determined to find the first, has come to the place its creatures call Erth. Gabrial, who still has the blue scales of a young dragon, is eager to prove himself, and to find his missing father. But when Gabrial causes an accident that results in a baby dragon going missing, he'll have to prove himself worthy of remaining with the Wearle at all.Across the scorch line, most Hom, or humans, live in fear of the dragons. But a boy named Ren is too fascinated to stay away, and will soon find his fate intertwined with that of the dragons. When conflict erupts between the dragons and humankind, Ren does the unimaginable, crossing into dragon territory. Will he be able to gain the dragons' trust and prevent an all-out war?Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Narrator Jonathan Keeble launches into this tale with gusto, using a plethora of vocalizations that include screeches and roars. His urbane British accent gives the dragons a distinct air of majesty despite their ruthlessness…Keeble balances the tones of the diverse characters with crisp diction and consistency, making this first installment of a new series a treat for both the mind and ear.” —AudioFile
“D’Lacey manages to make the implausible seem possible.” —School Library Journal
“A rousing adventure with sweeping aerial action scenes and a tense mystery at its center.” —Publishers Weekly
“The creative spin on the intersection of dragon history and prehistoric humans is interesting and the action engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author
Author Bio: Chris d’Lacey
Chris d’Lacey is the author of several highly acclaimed books, including the New York Times bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles series. In July 2002 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Leicester for his contributions to children’s literature. He lives in Devon, England, with his wife, where he is at work on his next book.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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