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Liked It “Princess Meglynne, 14, has a secret...a big one. The kingdom of Trelian has not seen a dragon in ages, but Meg has befriended one and kept him hidden as best she can...until now. Calen, the new mage's apprentice seems to be the one she can trust with her hidden discovery. Calen is cautious of...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Princess Meglynne, 14, has a secret...a big one. The kingdom of Trelian has not seen a dragon in ages, but Meg has befriended one and kept him hidden as best she can...until now. Calen, the new mage's apprentice seems to be the one she can trust with her hidden discovery. Calen is cautious of Jakl and senses a powerful link between Meg and the dragon. Calen is training under Selek, a powerful and unemotional mage, who doesn't seem to completely trust in Calen's ability or dedication. When Calen and Meg hear a murderous plot being devised to destroy her family, they enlist Jakl's assistance, along with Calen's emerging powers of magic to attempt to overthrow the threat. A formidable and furtive foe is out for revenge of the deadliest kind...but, no one seems to believe their story completely, yet time is running out to save the royal family. The link between Jakl, Meg, and Calen will be stretched beyond it's effectiveness, or so it seems. Only time will tell if their combined power is enough to thwart the enemy's diabolical plan.
Jackie W wrote this review Tuesday, November 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A story full of twists and turns, and a suspenseful plot makes this one that kids will love. There is danger and friendship, dragons and battles, with the classic good vs. evil storyline thrown in to make The Dragon of Trelian a book you won't want to put down. Some evil-doers are not completely out of the picture, so the reader senses a sequel in the future. ”
“Very well written, intriguing fantasy. This will be more popular in middle schools than elementary- there's a bit of romance and the story develops slowly enough that some boys will stop reading for lack of 'action'- but I enjoyed it a lot and will recommend it to fantasy lovers. ”
Carter K wrote this review Sunday, August 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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Jill Williamson wrote this review Thursday, June 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Calen, a mage’s assistant, just wants to see the royal procession as it approaches, and he’s not the only one. Princess Meglynne had the same idea. The two become friends, and Meg asks Calen to meet her again. She wants to share a secret with him. When they meet again, Meg shows Calen her dragon and begs him to help her learn more about the rare creatures. What calen discovers horrifies him: Meg and the dragon are linked. Should one be killed, the other will die.
That is not the worst of Calen and Meg’s troubles, however. They stumble onto a traitorous plot that threatens the peace of the kingdom and their lives. They must work together to prove what the traitor is plotting before it’s too late for everyone.
I found this book a lot of fun. It took a while to get going, but once it did, I couldn’t put it own. I rather enjoyed Calen and Meg’s characters. Michelle Knudsen did a wonderful job with them. Calen is smart and cautious, and Meg is passionate and headstrong. I also enjoyed the way Knudsen showed magic in her book. It was creative and fresh. I will give a caution to those who do not like to read books about mage magic, as this book was full of it, including a lesson about reading cards. What I found interesting was that there was a cost for the magic. It wasn’t just endless wand waving, the characters used a great deal of physical power to cast spells, and then they were tired and useless. There are some nice themes in this book: friendship and mercy. There is no faith element, but this is still an enjoyable story.
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