DragonSpell (DragonKeeper Chronicles #1)
by Donita K. Paul (Goodreads author!)
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Read in April, 2008
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This novel is really enjoyable because it breaks the mold of what I have come to expect from a fantasy novel. All new races are used, though Some are very similar to the more standard races of elves, dwarves, humans, orcs, etc. I believe the O'rants to be the equivalent human race, and the Emerlindians are quite clearly elven in nature. As for the other 12 sentient races, there is no clear correlation between them and the more standard races of Dragonlance and Tolkien. Each race has their own qu...more
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This is a book that divides me...and, as a result, makes it very difficult to review. On one hand, I found the book very interesting with some moderately good character development. However, on the other hand, I found the storyline disjointed, the travels and adventures difficult to follow and, above all, perhaps the most disappointing magic system I have ever encountered. While the author employed this particular type of magic system for the sole purpose of retaining a religious theme (and p...more
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Read in May, 2008
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Nathan Waddell, my son, whom I gave the book to originallyrecommends it for: pre-teen girls and boys to older adults like me
Dragonspell, the first in a 4 book series, is an easy, fun and exciting read. A delightful allegory of what it means to be a follower of God, well written as a story of challenge and conquest as a young girl, raised as a slave, learns to find her stength in her relationship with Paladin. She discovers her gift of finding dragon eggs and is drawn to find a large clutch, as well as using the talent to find the rare Meech Dragon egg, and rescue it from the evil Wizard who tries to obtain the powe...more
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Read in January, 2008
I should read this book because I am thanked in the credits. I belonged to Paul's writer's group when she started working on this... and I was part of the group that just helped to name Granny Noon's bean soup. But I haven't gotten around to reading it because a) I don't have a copy and b) I feel like I read so much of it in the group, and heard about it and so on. But I should read it, so I will. Someday.
Someday came sooner than later! After reading, I have to say it is a fun little st...more
Someday came sooner than later! After reading, I have to say it is a fun little st...more
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Read in April, 2008
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Amy Andrewsrecommends it for: anyone with a sense of adventure
This book kept me giggling and curious for more. With a full combination of Dumbledore and Gandolf, with Jesus and God the Father, as well as the Fellowship of the Ring, and flashes of the Shadow of Evil plot in mind... this book is a wonderful original that is reminiscent of many wonderful things that takes you to no place like you have ever been.
Kale is a simple o'rant girl who does not think too highly of herself. This is a story where Paladin comes to her in ways unimagined and shows he...more
Kale is a simple o'rant girl who does not think too highly of herself. This is a story where Paladin comes to her in ways unimagined and shows he...more
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Read in March, 2005
I bought the next book in this series, but i wanted to read this first one again before i started the second......This book is a good read, bordering on "a cute story". It's definitely entertaining and is intertwined with religious comments and feel. I would recommend this to anyone who likes fantasy sci-fi and/or has a religious background. I didn't give 5 stars because it lacks the depth in the characters that i like to see in these types of stories. Although i have not yet read the ...more
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Read in June, 2007
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I would sort this book under Christian Fantasy. I have read 3 of the 4 books and each one gets better as you become more involved in the lives of the characters. I really like this book for middle school age children because it is so hard to find good wholesome books for this age anymore. My 12 years old son couldn't put these books down. Unlike Harry Potter (which I love), there is no swearing, and no terribly descriptive gore. I finished the book feeling really good about what I read.
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I read Dragon Quest by this author and loved it. Dragon Quest was the 2nd in the series, although I didn't know it at the time. I have high hopes for this book...
Well, I really tried with this one. The 2nd in the series was so good, I don't know what happened with this one. I'll definitely try to read the 3rd and 4th. It was so slow and I was just dreading it each time I picked it up.
Well, I really tried with this one. The 2nd in the series was so good, I don't know what happened with this one. I'll definitely try to read the 3rd and 4th. It was so slow and I was just dreading it each time I picked it up.
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I'm always a sucker for dragon fantasy books. This one has grown on me. I'm in the third book of the series. It's light reading when I have so much other stuff I'm reading that requires thinking. Donita Paul has invented a world as expansive as Lord of the Rings and I like that there are three kinds of dragons--major, minor, and meech. Most original.
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Read in October, 2004
A Christian fantasy book. I quite liked it, but it's very clear that it's the first in a series. Most of the book was spent introducing the reader to the universe and the characters. It was well done, so I didn't mind, but when I stopped to think about it, I kept waiting for the plot to start.
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YOU MUST READ THIS PEOPLE!!!!! IT IS SOOOOOOO GOOD!!!! it is about this girl who has the talent to locate eggs. She was to find a meech egg one of the rarest dragon eggs in the world. She had friends helping her along the way. This is a book packed with adventure and suspension. I LOVED IT!
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Read in January, 2008
I liked this book! Interesting characters, in fact a very interesting and imaginitive world Donita Paul has created. I have read three in this series so far, and really enjoyed them. I love the Christian allegory, it is one other way for my Violet to understand God's world.
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Read in March, 2008
This started out with a good premise, but as the story went along, the characters weren't developed enough for me, so I had a hard time rooting for them when something happened in the adventure. So, I stopped reading it and it will go to the land of Half Price Books...
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DragonSpell. In a way, this is like Narnia. I think it's christian-based. In my opinion, the man who represents Jesus is much closer to the real Jesus than any other representation I've seen yet, save the scriptures. He's kind, loving, and makes it obvious.
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Read in June, 2008
It took me a little to get into this book and then it was hard to remember all the names and who they belonged to. Character description needs to be better and more memorable. I will give the next book in the series a try.
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Read in January, 2007
GREAT READ. it's a quick easy read. sweet christian undertones... makes a girl feel all warm and fuzzy.
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Read in April, 2008
This fantasy takes place in a unique world, with new races and societies. While it does have Christian overtones, it doesn't beat you over the head with biblical references. Overall, a fun story.
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Let me start off by saying that this book is in my top ten favorites list. It was very well written, even though it got a bit confusing, but i cant wait to read on into the series:)
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DKP puts a Christian worldview into her books. Kale's journey carries her from dungeons to castles to swamps, and she still finds time along the way to help hatch dragons.
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Read in June, 2008
Camden and I are reading this book together. It's a 6th or 7th grade level book. It's Christian fiction, but with a lot of action and symbolism which is fun to find.
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