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Dragon Spear (Dragon Slippers #3)
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Jessica Day George (Goodreads Author)
As far as Creel is concerned, all is finally right with the world. The dragon king, Shardas, and his queen, Velika, have made a home for themselves on the Far Islands, and for the first time in centuries it seems dragons and humans might be able to live together in peace. So what better time for Creel and Luka to plan their wedding. But then Velika gets kidnapped by a...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
May 12th 2009
by Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
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Dragon Spear is the exciting finale to the Dragon Slippers trilogy. Characters I have come to know are joined by a band of tiny rogue dragons on a mission. These mini dragons are stubborn, proud, and quirky – while the Feraval dragons collect luxuries, these new dragons collect PEOPLE. So weird!
Nothing is simple as Creel and Luka plan their wedding. Rather than dealing with some played-out-love –triangle, these two deal with dragons trapping them in a pit and a wedding dress that refus...more
I am somewhat sad to be finished with this book, because it certainly was an excellent series. In terms of Luka and Creel, I am very glad that she did decide to make this final book because I did want to hear how all of that would work out, with Creel's crazy aunt and all. I am also so happy that Velika is with children in this volume, as I did so hope that there would be another heir to the dragon throne (which, it turns out, is the plot of this book). It doesn't take place in the same lands as...more
Book three in Jessica's dragon series. Creel is now growing a little board with home and is looking forward to a new adventure. After becoming engaged to Prince Luka , Creel and Luka and Creel's brother set out to see her Dragons friends new home. After the last war that was one the King banished all Dragons from his Kingdom. So Sharda's and his Queen Velika set out to come the other Kingdoms to find a place for all his people in addition to the new acquired dragons who became un collared in the...more
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Creel’s getting married. At long last, Luka has proposed, his father has agreed to it, and Creel has begun making her wedding gown. And, to make everything in her life perfect, Shardas, Velika and every dragon she knows have found a home in an island paradise. Of course, Creel knows that her life can’t run so smoothly for very long. The first sign of trouble arrives at the King’s Seat with her brother, Hagen. That trouble is her aunt, uncle, and multitude of cousins. Luka, ...more
Creel’s getting married. At long last, Luka has proposed, his father has agreed to it, and Creel has begun making her wedding gown. And, to make everything in her life perfect, Shardas, Velika and every dragon she knows have found a home in an island paradise. Of course, Creel knows that her life can’t run so smoothly for very long. The first sign of trouble arrives at the King’s Seat with her brother, Hagen. That trouble is her aunt, uncle, and multitude of cousins. Luka, ...more
This one was a bit of a disappointment to me. I guess I had gotten spoiled by the preceeding two books! It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great.
Creel, Luka, Shadras, and the rest of the gang are back, and things are about to get interesting. Luka is constantly pushing Creel to agree to move their wedding date up, Creel is panicking about her dress, her family shows up at the palace and expect to be treated like royalty, and Luka and Creel are suppossed to be going to visit the dragons n...more
Creel, Luka, Shadras, and the rest of the gang are back, and things are about to get interesting. Luka is constantly pushing Creel to agree to move their wedding date up, Creel is panicking about her dress, her family shows up at the palace and expect to be treated like royalty, and Luka and Creel are suppossed to be going to visit the dragons n...more
In her comments on the book, the author mentions that Dragon Spear was conceived after the second book was written. Unfortunately, this is definately clear in the writing. One of the main characters in the book takes on a completely different persona and the Author explains it by saying that he was just acting in the second book. But it just doesn't come off as believable and the third book in this series ends up feeling like a completely different creature than the first two. Additionally, Geor...more
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I liked reading about the beautiful island the King, Queen and other dragons moved to. However, the main part of this book is about another island, thickly covered with pine trees, that quickly becomes a depressing place to be. I guess it all starts off badly with the kidnapping of the Queen. She is taken just days before she lays her clutch of eggs. The dragons who live on this older island barely have enough respect for the Queen to feed her. It is a struggle for Creel, her human friends,...more
The more books I read by her, the more I am generally disappointed in Jessica Day George as a writer. I loved her first book (Dragon Slippers) - it was such a fantastic and original and entertaining story that the simplistic and sometimes stilted writing didn't matter. On the whole, I've enjoyed the general plots of her books, but I am always left wanting in terms of writing and fleshing-out - I just feel like they could be fantastic, but fall somewhat short. I did enjoy reading this one to fini...more
In the third installment of Jessica Day George’s dragon series, Creel and her prince charming, Luka, visit the dragons’ Far Island home just in time to witness the abduction of Queen Velika. They set off to help Shardas and a handful of dragons rescue the queen from a band of strange dragons with evil intentions. To make matters worse, when they find her, she is about to lay a clutch of eggs, and can’t be moved.
Dragon Spear is an exciting adventure with a plot that kept me guessing ...more
Dragon Spear is an exciting adventure with a plot that kept me guessing ...more
An excellent ending to the series. I liked how the conflict in this one came from other dragons as opposed to humans--it was a nice change and seemed to really work with the plot and past events. Again, I loved Creel in this (and Luka, though really that ought to go without saying), and I liked getting to know some of the other characters better, especially Velika, who was a minor and injured character in the last book and really shined in this one, and Hagen, who we met for a page or two in Dra...more
In Mrs. Tessler's Classroom: Fantasy: Other Worlds
A speedy read just like it's two predecessors in the series, more adventures with Creel and dragons and references to gorgeous fashion. I'm convinced this is the fantasy series to hook girls with enough romance to counter-balance the idea of adventure and large scaly monsters. I love George's characterization of the dragons, making them just as understandable, empathetic, and fun as their human counterparts. I sometimes find Creel to be...more
A speedy read just like it's two predecessors in the series, more adventures with Creel and dragons and references to gorgeous fashion. I'm convinced this is the fantasy series to hook girls with enough romance to counter-balance the idea of adventure and large scaly monsters. I love George's characterization of the dragons, making them just as understandable, empathetic, and fun as their human counterparts. I sometimes find Creel to be...more
Such a satisfying end to an amazing series of books. It was wonderful to revisit with the dragons and see how happy they are in their new lands. The romance between Creel and Luka was quite satisfying and I really enjoyed all the secondary characters. As in the first two books, the story was a rollercoaster ride from beginning to end. You just want to keep reading quickly to find out what happens next and yet you also want to be able to savor each moment. This talented author really knows ...more
The second dragon war is over so it's time to sit back and relax, right? Actually things are just getting started when a strange bunch of dragons pop in out of no where and abduct the queen! Creel and her Dragon friends must hurry to save the queen before it all becomes too much for her in her "delicate condition."
I actually read this book (3rd in the series) before I read the 2nd because the waiting list in the library is so long, I couldn't get my hands on Dragon Flight ...more
I actually read this book (3rd in the series) before I read the 2nd because the waiting list in the library is so long, I couldn't get my hands on Dragon Flight ...more
This one is by far the BEST one of the 3, She ends with Creel and Luka being married and the hatching of Shardas and Velika's eggs, I like the way Creel gives up her beautiful wedding gown for her dear friend's eggs, and then Marta comes up with another one then after they finely have to wreck Marta's gown so that Creel could be married in no less then splendor and I think that Shardas and Feniul and who knows how many other dragons were really nice when they made their "Honeymoon Suite"...more
It was fun getting back into this world again. It took a little while for me to get back into it and to remember what had happened previously, but the new story was more important than most of that anyway so it was not too distracting.
I enjoyed the new story and new dragons. Totally cool!
Setting: Most of the story took place on the strange new volcano-y continent where the new dragons lived. There were some nice unique details that I can remember even now - it being sever...more
I enjoyed the new story and new dragons. Totally cool!
Setting: Most of the story took place on the strange new volcano-y continent where the new dragons lived. There were some nice unique details that I can remember even now - it being sever...more
A speedy read just like it's two predecessors in the series, more adventures with Creel and dragons and references to gorgeous fashion. I'm convinced this is the fantasy series to hook girls with enough romance to counter-balance the idea of adventure and large scaly monsters. I love George's characterization of the dragons, making them just as understandable, empathetic, and fun as their human counterparts. I sometimes find Creel to be a little -too- perfect in her willingness to just go all o...more
I really enjoyed reading this entire series (there are 3). It was fun and imaginative and the storylines were all great. Oddly enough, I didn't even like the main character's personality a whole lot but still loved the books. My 8 year old daughter pulled the first book off the shelf at the library and started reading and my 10 year old son and I also got sucked in. (I did completely pass them both up but, in all fairness, I don't have a bedtime and they do.)I'm copying this review to all 3 b...more
I liked it, although it pales in comparison to the first book. It had a sweet ending. My 10 year old daughter loves the series and is quickly devouring the books. They are sweet and clean books--something I greatly value. It was a nice story. I didn't like Creel's almost total rejection of humanity. In the first book, the dragons were friends and Creel lived with people. Now the dragons seem to have taken over Creel's life. I miss her interaction with people--maybe I'm too old to think living wi...more
I decided to review all three books at once. I couldn't do one at a time because the time spent writing a review was time I could have been finding out what happened next.
A student came to me after ripping through all three books and told me I just absolutely had to read these books. I thought okay I'll put it on my list and get to it eventually. She was insistent she loved these books and wanted to share them with everyone. So I picked up the first one and to my amazement I re...more
A student came to me after ripping through all three books and told me I just absolutely had to read these books. I thought okay I'll put it on my list and get to it eventually. She was insistent she loved these books and wanted to share them with everyone. So I picked up the first one and to my amazement I re...more
NOTE: This review is old and can be found on my blog, www.imlostinabook.blogspot.com
In this book, Creel and Luka are visiting their dragon friends on the Far Isles, when Velika is kidnapped by a smaller, dull-colored dragon who they thought to be their friend. They travel across the sea to an uncharted, unheard of island. There they have to do everything they can to save the queen of the dragons, even if it means Shardas using alchemy. (Alright, that last bit anyone who has not ...more
In this book, Creel and Luka are visiting their dragon friends on the Far Isles, when Velika is kidnapped by a smaller, dull-colored dragon who they thought to be their friend. They travel across the sea to an uncharted, unheard of island. There they have to do everything they can to save the queen of the dragons, even if it means Shardas using alchemy. (Alright, that last bit anyone who has not ...more
I flip flopped a lot on what to give this book a 3 or 4 since there are no half stars but I decided on 3 because I enjoyed the books leading up to it and I liked how Creel's story ended but I was disappointed about a few aspects.
This one didn't have as much embroidery or sewing going on like it did in the last two but it did present itself in Creel's wedding dress and of course to help save the day-more or less, not exactly.
It didn't feel as dire to me even though it pr...more
This one didn't have as much embroidery or sewing going on like it did in the last two but it did present itself in Creel's wedding dress and of course to help save the day-more or less, not exactly.
It didn't feel as dire to me even though it pr...more
Book three in the series… Creel and Luka are planning their wedding, finally. Shardas and Velika, the dragon King and Queen, are finally at peace and are about to have a clutch of eggs. As everyone prepares for the wedding back home, Creel must finish her wedding dress while she visits her dragon family and friends. When Queen Velika is kidnapped Creel is the only one who saw which way they took her. And the drama begins! Creel, Luka, and Creel’s brother Hagen, along with several of the dra...more
Darling fantasy adventure. Creel once again becomes immersed in the struggles of her 'family' of dragons and sets off on another great adventure. I love how the dragons (although having been disappointed in most humans) have taken to Creel and love her as one of their own. She is a brave and fantastic heroine, and Luka is amazing in his unwavering support of her and her choices. Great conclusion to the series with fabulous descriptions of the Far Isles, and wonderful lessons of friendship, trus...more
This is the third book in the Dragon Trilogy, and probably my least favorite of the three. Don’t get me wrong, I actually enjoyed the story and thought it was a good book. It just didn’t capture me the way that Dragon Slippers did. It was a fun story, I loved being reunited with all my favorite characters again, and watch as they go through yet another unbeatable obstacle. I love Shardas and Velika, as well as many of the other dragons. George goes into a lot more detail about dragon history/cul...more
The amazing thing about Jessica Day George's dragon books (Dragon Slippers, Dragon Flight, Dragon Spear) is that neither of the sequel books *needed* to be written, yet were delightfully wonderful additions to the previous books. Yet again, Dragon Spear wasn't *needed,* but I couldn't put it down from the second I got it. Once agian Creel's world comes alive as she fights to keep humans and dragons safe.
I love the politic undertones in these books, and how much court intrigue has ma...more
I love the politic undertones in these books, and how much court intrigue has ma...more
As with the other novels in the Dragon Slippers Series, I think my favorite part is Creel's relationship with the dragons. It's actually quite tender. I love all the different dragons and their unique personalities. They are all quite amusing.
I thought the writing was a little lack-luster, like maybe the author was hurrying to get out another book. The story seemed a little more disjointed than the others. Inspite of all that, I still enjoyed it quite a bit. The characters are very...more
I thought the writing was a little lack-luster, like maybe the author was hurrying to get out another book. The story seemed a little more disjointed than the others. Inspite of all that, I still enjoyed it quite a bit. The characters are very...more
Jessica Day George's "Dragon Sleeper" is the last book in the triligy.Shardes and his queen, Velika,are living well in the Far Isles and are expecting. Creel is working on her wedding dress to wear when she marries Prince Luka; but when Queen Velika is kidnapped the wedding may have to be called off.Creel's dream wedding and gown may all be destroyed by this new adventure to save the pregnant Queen.Romance, action, danger and friendship are all something to be found on this wonderful D...more
Dragon Spear by Jessica Day George
Bloomsbury, 2009
Reviewed by Heather Moore
Dragon Spear is a delightful third installment of the Dragon Slippers series. In book three, Creel and Luka go on a mission together to the new colony of dragons—the Far Isles. If you’ve read the other books in the series, you’ll know that Creel has a special relationship with the dragons. And although the creatures aren’t welcome everywhere and reasonably feared by most humans, Creel has man...more
Bloomsbury, 2009
Reviewed by Heather Moore
Dragon Spear is a delightful third installment of the Dragon Slippers series. In book three, Creel and Luka go on a mission together to the new colony of dragons—the Far Isles. If you’ve read the other books in the series, you’ll know that Creel has a special relationship with the dragons. And although the creatures aren’t welcome everywhere and reasonably feared by most humans, Creel has man...more
Wonderful ending to a great series; I just wish that there were more. I do feel that Jessica left everyone, including the dragons, in a good place. Anyone that has read "Dragon Slippers", must read "Dragon Flight" and "Dragon Spear". It is a fun journey, reading the trilogy, watching Creel grow up and fall in love. It also is satisfying getting to know the dragons better throughout the course of the series. Personally, Shardas has been my favorite from the beginning...more
Thought this was a good conclusion to the series. It wrapped up everything nicely and there's nothing important left for you to wonder about.
Creel continues to be a good role model, doing things for the right reasons and making sacrifices, putting others' needs before her own.
The whole series is a good one to help introduce a younger crowd to the fantasy genre. While there is some fighting, it's not detailed in such a way as to offend or scare kids. Good wins out over evi...more
Creel continues to be a good role model, doing things for the right reasons and making sacrifices, putting others' needs before her own.
The whole series is a good one to help introduce a younger crowd to the fantasy genre. While there is some fighting, it's not detailed in such a way as to offend or scare kids. Good wins out over evi...more
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“We startled some strange, long-necked shaggy creatures that had been grazing in the field, and I swear one of them spit at Feniul. Hagen slipped off of Leontes'neck and started to follow the creatures into the little copse of trees they had taken shelter in, fascinated, but I called him back.
"They spit."I said. "They probably bite as well."
"They are ill tempered things,"Amacarin agreed."But I saw someone riding one yesterday. It did not look like a smooth-gaited beast, though."
Now there was even more longing in Hagen's face."
Luka started laughing. "I shall buy you one when you finish your apprenticeship." He told my brother. "It can be your mastery gift. A hairy, spitting cow horse.”
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"They spit."I said. "They probably bite as well."
"They are ill tempered things,"Amacarin agreed."But I saw someone riding one yesterday. It did not look like a smooth-gaited beast, though."
Now there was even more longing in Hagen's face."
Luka started laughing. "I shall buy you one when you finish your apprenticeship." He told my brother. "It can be your mastery gift. A hairy, spitting cow horse.”
