Dragon Rider by, Cornelia Funke. ISBN-13: 978-0439456951
The dragons can sense the arrival of humans into their fair valley, but only Firedrake is brave and strong enough to make the journey to search for a new resting place... a place known only in legends as the Rim of Heaven. Firedrake is accompanied by a hungry brownie named Sorrel, a boy named Ben who he meets along the way, and a homunculus named Twigleg with a dark secret. Together they must strive to find the hidden liar of the dragons, nestled in the Rim of Heaven, before they are discovered by the evil Nettlebrand-- an enormous gold dragon-eating dragon-like creature who rules the water. Our heroes are facing great obstacles, but along the way they will discover their place in the world.
This delightful story is a joy to read. It is exciting and full of adventure, but it also contains rich characters that are fun to follow. Mystical creatures and humans work together and create strong bonds between them. The characters are honest and trustworthy heroes that live according to their strong consciences. Of all of the multitude of dragon books available right now, this is one of best. Readers who enjoy Dragon Slippers will appreciate this wonderful story. Cornelia Funke is a gifted and talented writer and all of her books are worth a good read!
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