In this exciting space adventure, fourteen-year-old Jack Morgan and Draycos, a poet/warrior K'da dragon who can hide himself as a tattoo on Jack's...
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Apr 29, 2008
Diana
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Read my review in Booklist. I loved this rousing conclusion to the excellent Dragonback adventure series. It is terrific sf for adults, teens, and good middle grade readers.
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Feb 18, 2009
James
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Dragon and Liberator is the sixth and final book for the Dragonback series by Timothy Zahn. As Jack and Draycos get closer to the time when the K’da/Shontine main force is going to appear and where the advance scout is supposed to meet them. But with all the advance ships destroyed or taken by Neverlin and his Valhagua allies with their Death weapon that kills all beings it touches. But when they get there they are betrayed by Alison when she starts helping them but at the same time keeping them
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Mar 26, 2010
Jesse
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Timothy Zahn is, by one specific unit of measure, my favorite author. That is, I own and have read over thirty of his books. That's more than any other author that I have read, though there are a few that approach that number. This is a skewed scale, obviously. Some authors haven't been writing as long as Zahn and some authors I just haven't known about for as long. Therefore I refer to Zahn by the moniker of a favorite author.
Dragon and Liberator is both a great book and a slightly More...
Dragon and Liberator is both a great book and a slightly More...
Oct 09, 2009
Jake
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Okay; I am way, way, WAY behind on this thing. I'm taking advantage of a trip out of town to try and catch up, but I'm trying to catch up on a couple of other things as well. So, while I will do my best to provide you with my usual scintillating reviews, I will also apologize in advance if some of them seem a bit rushed.
On with the show.
Dragon and Liberator is the final volume in Timothy Zahn's Dragonback cycle, a six-book science fiction series aimed at young adults. I s More...
On with the show.
Dragon and Liberator is the final volume in Timothy Zahn's Dragonback cycle, a six-book science fiction series aimed at young adults. I s More...
Dec 04, 2010
Jim
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Strong ending to a good series. The ending of this book was a little long, and it didn't close, to my satisfaction one character (it closed enough, just I wanted a bit more of the one character I really liked and was used so well).
The series is a boy and an unexpected companion (plus others, along the way) that saves a race from genocide. He begins to understand what really is important to him, and who he could be, and does become. And he finds some things are worth dying for, and livi
The series is a boy and an unexpected companion (plus others, along the way) that saves a race from genocide. He begins to understand what really is important to him, and who he could be, and does become. And he finds some things are worth dying for, and livi
Sep 05, 2011
Derrick
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The finale to the DragonBack series.
<spoiler>Jack and Draycos, along with others, save the fleet of immigrants and in the process figure out that a Human/K'da pairing are immune to the Death ray. All the badguys get defeated after much daring-do and Jack ends up as the Ambassador to the new colonists, who have been given a world by the rich guy, who turns out to be Alison's grandfather.</spoiler>
This was a good YA series. Fantastic Zahn.
<spoiler>Jack and Draycos, along with others, save the fleet of immigrants and in the process figure out that a Human/K'da pairing are immune to the Death ray. All the badguys get defeated after much daring-do and Jack ends up as the Ambassador to the new colonists, who have been given a world by the rich guy, who turns out to be Alison's grandfather.</spoiler>
This was a good YA series. Fantastic Zahn.
Aug 21, 2009
Patrick
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Good book and a satisfying conclusion. A certain side character became a main character during the last couple books, and you finally find out her secrets this book. The ending is satisfying and this ties up pretty well when I feel most series have trouble with the endings. It may be a little too perfect, but it's not bad. This is definitely going on my recommended list at school. What a great series that had completely flown under my radar.
Nov 01, 2008
Charles
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This whole series goes on my all-time favorite list. These books were short compared to some of the other fantasy series I've read, but in this case less was definitely more. The pace of these books and the situations were so good, it made it so I couldn't stop reading and that I physically shook because I felt so nervous about what happened. I had guessed Alison's secrets, but it was finally nice to have the official answers about her. I'd grown to like Jack and Draycos relationship so much and
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Jan 04, 2009
Jenny
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Sixth and final book in the Dragonback series. Jack and Draycos, Alison and Taneem, are the only four beings preventing the destruction of the K'da, Shontine peoples. The evil Colonel Frost and businessman Neverlin plan to destroy the refugee fleet that is all that is left of Draycos's people for profit, and it is slim odds that any of them will survive.
Sep 03, 2010
~Megan~
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I loved this series! I don't read science fiction as much as fantasy, but Dragonback was great! Draycos is my favorite character. The ending of this series was pretty satisfying, but I would be really happy if Timothy Zahn decided to write more.
Jan 02, 2009
Arwen
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I think this was my favorite of the Dragonback series. It was a certainly the most exciting and intense, with a thrilling conclusion.
Aug 08, 2010
Jaime
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I loved this series and I'm not even a 10 year old boy. Now I want a symbiotic dragon!
Apr 04, 2009
Samuel
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this is one of the world greatest series.
every one should read it.
it has action, suspense, mystery, answers, dragons, convincing bad guys.
it also teaches good morals.
there is no big love story but thats okay since the characters are to young to do anything any way.
and it answers the questions in the end.
it is not a cliff hanger.
it is the coolest book I have read in a long time.
you should read it to.
every one should read it.
it has action, suspense, mystery, answers, dragons, convincing bad guys.
it also teaches good morals.
there is no big love story but thats okay since the characters are to young to do anything any way.
and it answers the questions in the end.
it is not a cliff hanger.
it is the coolest book I have read in a long time.
you should read it to.
Aug 29, 2008
Robert
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An awesome conclusion to the Dragnback series! From start to finish it kept me turning pages, wondering what was going to happen next. The build up of the last 5 books was not let down by the amazing ending of Dragon and Liberator. Secrets revealed and truths told, dangerous adventure, and twisting counter maneuvers by all sides makes this installment hands down the best in the series!
Jul 22, 2010
Ichaerus
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This got a 5 from me where the rest of the series didn't, simply because it was such a well executed and thorough conclusion. I have spent a good deal of time with this series, and it's kind of bittersweet to have it end. It was a fitting finale, though, and a perfect sendoff for the K'da.
Jul 14, 2008
Jessica
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This book pulled everything together. Since the first book, I found it very interestign that there was a symbiotic relationship between humans and the dragons. I really enjoyed this series, especially the first one where everything is introduced. I love this author and this story line!
Aug 12, 2008
Denae
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What a startling and perfect and unpredictable and suspenseful conclusion the complicated and thought-provoking Dragonback Adventures.
I'm SO glad Alison didn't turn out to be a traitor. It was interesting to see how much help Jack and Draycos had along the way.
I'm SO glad Alison didn't turn out to be a traitor. It was interesting to see how much help Jack and Draycos had along the way.
Jun 18, 2008
Martha
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I didn't buy the explanation for the Death weapon, especially against the human/K'da combo, but other than that, I really enjoyed this conclusion of the series.
Jun 30, 2008
Kennen
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Really good closer for the series! DO NOT OPEN IT AND READ THE LAST CHAPTER, IF YOU DO I WILL FIND YOU!! I loved it and hope you will like it too!
Aug 17, 2008
Angela
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The series didn't finish as strong as I would like but I still really enjoyed it overall. Lot's of twists and turns. Great for boy readers.
Oct 25, 2010
Grant
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An excellent ending to an excellent book series. I was especially surprised to see how well all the threads tied together at the end.
Oct 07, 2008
Danielle
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Great finale to the series. My 12 year old son and I both agree; good solid series.
Dec 06, 2010
James
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Timothy Zahn is one of my favorite authors. I really enjoyed this whole series.
Feb 09, 2012
