Dragon Lightning
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Publisher Description
Drakor foresees the doom of dragons.
Drakor seems like a normal young ice dragon with a talent for making lightning swords. But he alone foresees their doom, and none will listen. As he seeks proof, the waking Volcano shakes him off into the frozen sea. Meanwhile, Arak and Scree sail north in search of mythical ice dragons. They find Drakor and a terrifying reality--everyone is in peril! How can this crew of unlikely friends save three realms?
Dive into a new world!
For young adults 9 to 99. "Dragon Lightning" is stand-alone book II of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series: Science Fantasy with dragons, an undersea world, and unlikely friendships. "Dragon Lightning" won the Pinnacle First Place Award for Best Science Fantasy and the IAN (Book of the Year) First Place Award for Best Science Fiction. It's also an IAN Finalist for Best Fantasy and Best Young Adult book.
Customer Reviews
THE FEAST CONTINUES
Settle in with your hot cocoa and embark on another quest on the high seas, undersea, and volcanos. Discover the new ice world with our intrepid explorers . . . old friends—Arak, Scree, Orm and Dorali as they find new adventures and friends. We meet Drakor, of the legendary ice dragons, explore the new world again and tangle with the giant squids. But my favorite surprise was the discovery that the fabled Sunset dragons may exist. We don’t get to see them, but there are definite signs that we might in the next book. Yes? Please!
Arak and Scree are as fearless as ever, but Dorali comes into her own in this story and an unlikely love develops. The dragons still paint the sky and create beautiful ice patterns, and the Octopi underwater art is vivid. I loved the description of the Octopi dancing, though I think my favorite parts are the legends and stories about Dragon and Octopus culture that Ms. Burke weaves skillfully throughout the book. Her descriptions are lusciously vivid: for instance, when the Octopi applaud, they lift their arms above their heads, “changed to rainbow colors and wove words of praise through the sea.” Every word is carefully crafted to weave a sparkling and beautiful image. “Arak rose before dawn and strolled through a glass forest that glowed in the moonlight. Every twig was coated with ice, twinkling like earthbound stars.”
Ms. Burke also does not shy away from using the many experiences the characters have as “life-lessons.” Without being preachy this story deals with many social issues that we face today, like climate and environment change, that everything is connected, and the significance of self-valuation—of not letting your peers affect your sense of self, of following your own potential, and the importance of understanding those who have different beliefs than ours. My favorite quote, “The seal of approval that matters is our own.”
Once again, Ms. Burke has delivered a delightful, fun-filled and pertinent tale for all ages. She gives us a world we can use to escape this mundane plane, without ignoring the central issues we face everyday. I would love to see this book in school libraries. Thank you for sharing your world with us. I can’t wait for book III.
Most Highly Recommended