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Raising Dragons
Bryan Davis
Living Ink Books (Imprint of AMG Publishers)
Trade Paperback (416 pages)
ISBN: 0899571700
Review by Louise Bergmann DuMont (Read Louise's bio)
“(Billy) drew back and blew softly on his knuckles. 'Ouch!' He shook his hand and doused it with cool water. Scalded by my own breath! A red blister appeared under the water's spray. Wow! My breath's never been this bad before!”
Thus begins Billy's journey into young adulthood. Whether you are a middle school student (like Billy) or middle-aged mom (like me), you'll find Raising Dragons a joy to read. This marvelous contemporary fantasy perfectly blends the environment of today's young teens with the mysterious world of noble dragons, God fearing wizards, evil knights and courageous maidens.
Taunting shouts of “Dragon Breath” take on new meaning when Billy unintentionally sets off his school's sprinklers with a mere puff of air. But don't think that this book contains the lighthearted misadventures of an unusual boy. Carefully crafted characters and plot twisting story lines keep the reader eager to turn this book's pages.
When Billy discovers that his father was once a real fire-breathing dragon the boy's comfortable middle-class lifestyle is turned upside down. Burdened by his secret, Billy must deal with a long list of adult feelings. Distrust and fear are what come to mind when he now thinks of the father that yesterday he loved so much. To complicate matters, Billy's new classmate, Bonnie, has her own secrets. What does she hide in her huge backpack and why won't she ever take it off? What is it about her that draws him so close and stirs up his emotions? Who Billy trusts now could mean the difference between life and death. Lessons in courage, faith, love and obedience all are called into play.
Bryan Davis, the author of the Dragons in our Midst series provides the perfect mix of fantasy and familiarity. His heroes display the unusual strength of character that parents want their young readers to emulate but the characters aren't so heaven bound as to alienate normal teens.
If you are looking for a fresh Christian alternative to the secular world's books of wizardry – this is the book. It is not a knockoff the latest bestseller. This book is the real thing. Moral characters, inspirational reading and a one-of-a-kind story line tell me that this is the best YA novel to hit the shelves in a long time. This is a “must read” for fantasy fans and medieval enthusiasts of any age.
Raising Dragons may be purchased at your local bookstore or online at www.amazon.com. Autographed copies are available at the author's website www.daviscrossing.com.
Copyright 2004, Louise Bergmann DuMont. All Rights reserved.
| About Louise Bergmann DuMont: Louise Bergmann DuMont, is an avid fantasy and speculative fiction fan. She is the author of two books and has been published in numerous periodicals and journals. Her column “Coffee Nips” can be found on the Words and Wisdom page of www.rignwoodbaptist.org. To learn more about Louise and her writing you can go to: www.louisedumont.com |
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Raising Dragons Bryan Davis Living Ink Books (Imprint of AMG Publishers) Buy Now! |
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