 | Lightningborn (Storm Dragons) Author: Kagawa, Julie | |
| Price: $8.19 | ||
Summary:
In a world in the clouds where only the rich own dragons, a poor boy named Remy finds a wild baby dragon-believed to be extinct-and becomes the focus of a war that could bring his kingdom to its knees.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 6.10 Points: 12.0 Quiz: 553812 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/01/24)
School Library Journal (00/03/24)
Booklist (03/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2024 In this excellent start to the new Storm Dragons series, Kagawa introduces an unlikely pair of heroes. Remy, a mud rat from the fringes of their kingdom of floating islands, is an orphan and a dreamer who wants to go to the main island of the kingdom someday. Gem is a mage in training and feels like nobody really sees her for who she is, rather than just the king's privileged daughter. Their destinies collide when Remy finds a wild dragon hatchling and Gem does a little forbidden research on intelligent, ancient dragons, which could help save their kingdom from destruction. The third-person narrative alternates between Remy's and Gem's perspectives, delivered in short chapters, and it contains all the major elements of a classic fantasy in a fast-paced adventure package. A solid read for any fans who liked dragon fantasies, this makes an easy sell for readers who liked Alex London's Battle Dragons or Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight. Though there are some resolutions by the end, there's plenty of room for continuing adventures in the next book. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
