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Snapdragon Alley (The Dragon City Series #1)
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Tom Lichtenberg (Goodreads Author)
Ten year old friends Alex and Sapphire discover something strange on the city bus map, a street that existed for only one year. As they set out to solve the mystery, they encounter the possibility of another world, another dimension perhaps, lurking in a vacant lot, but they are not the only ones on the trail. Who will discover the truth, and who will pay the price? Book O...more
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Published
November 15th 2009
by Smashwords, Inc.
(first published November 13th 2009)
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Review : SnapDragon Alley (book one of Dragon City)
Tom Litchtenberg
Synopsis
Ten year old friends Alex and Sapphire discover something strange on the city bus map – a street that existed for only one year. As they set out to solve the mystery, they encounter the possibility of another world, another dimension perhaps, lurking in a vacant lot, but they are not the only ones on the trail. Who will discover the truth, and who will pay the price required by the witchcraft of positive thinking?(goodrea...more
Tom Litchtenberg
Synopsis
Ten year old friends Alex and Sapphire discover something strange on the city bus map – a street that existed for only one year. As they set out to solve the mystery, they encounter the possibility of another world, another dimension perhaps, lurking in a vacant lot, but they are not the only ones on the trail. Who will discover the truth, and who will pay the price required by the witchcraft of positive thinking?(goodrea...more
An adventure story about two brothers and a girl friend solving the mystery behind a missing street that showed up on a Bus map for one year and disappeared the following year. Not everything is what it seems is the theme ongoing. I liked the book enough that I want to download the other two books to finish the series. Its a short story that kept me interested throughout. I do question on the age appropriate language. This is supposed to be geared towards younger kids and it has the words balls...more
Snapdragon Alley is an intriguing little tale about a place that isn't. The book is the first in what is called the Dragon City Trilogy.
There is a mechanism used sometimes in movies and TV serials where the start contains a setting from some years ago that give a hint of something; an old crime, an abduction, a mysterious disappearance. This is followed by the current day story.
Snapdragon Alley is like that "prologue". Something happens some years ago to three children and an uncle that sets up...more
There is a mechanism used sometimes in movies and TV serials where the start contains a setting from some years ago that give a hint of something; an old crime, an abduction, a mysterious disappearance. This is followed by the current day story.
Snapdragon Alley is like that "prologue". Something happens some years ago to three children and an uncle that sets up...more
Cute, short read about two friends Sapphire and Alex who were setting out to see the world..or what they could reach by walking or taking the bus. These little middle schoolers were cute and energetic. I especially liked Alex's younger brother Argus. There is something about finding old maps and comparing them for missing streets and such. He seemed quiet and the thinker. You meet some other interesting characters and find the mystery very intriguing.
I feel like this book might have been the best in this little not-so-great series. It even felt better written, which is odd, because it's the first one as far as I know. Maybe the author had more vision and drive, and by the other ones he was just finishing it up. This story did seem to have more purpose and direction. And maybe since it centered on kids, the "simple" style of writing seemed more fitting.
Anyways, this told the story of two young best friends investigating the bus route in their...more
Anyways, this told the story of two young best friends investigating the bus route in their...more
This was a simple but fun mystery novel, suitable for all ages, about a group of three children that discover a road that apparently doesn't exist. Although it is short, it ends in a really interesting and mysterious way that has made me anxious to read the next instalment in this four part series. The protagonists are all very young which adds to the innocence and endearing qualities of the novel and I will definitely be checking out the sequels!
Dec 20, 2012
Merissa Sheppard
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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I'll start by saying this is the first of four books so I wasn't expecting it to "conclude". It centres on 3 children, Alex and his younger brother Argus, and Alex's friend, Sapphire. They find a name on a bus map that they can't find and so the mystery starts. Well written with good character development although lots of room still for more.
It's quite a short book so I will be moving onto book 2 swiftly.
It's quite a short book so I will be moving onto book 2 swiftly.
Not a stand-alone book., August 27, 2011
This review is from: Snapdragon Alley (Dragon City Trilogy) (Kindle Edition)
I liked the characters. I liked the premise. I liked the author's ability to make me see the scenes as I read them. My problem with this book is that it has no ending. No questions answered. Nothing resolved. I realize it's the first part of a trilogy, but it should really be the opening chapters of a novel.
This review is from: Snapdragon Alley (Dragon City Trilogy) (Kindle Edition)
I liked the characters. I liked the premise. I liked the author's ability to make me see the scenes as I read them. My problem with this book is that it has no ending. No questions answered. Nothing resolved. I realize it's the first part of a trilogy, but it should really be the opening chapters of a novel.
Good story, definitely interesting; has a lot of humor in it. I wouldn't call it the best fantasy book I've read, and I think the fact that the trilogy name is Dragon City threw me off into thinking it was about dragons, but otherwise it's good. Kids find a street name that doesn't actually exist and discover that it might be an alternate reality.
This was an unusual short story of...well thats the thing, i think its up to the reader to decide. Childhood fantasy? Magic? Adult mental issues?
It was enjoyable, but the text was a little wordy in places.
If you've got a couple of hours, its worth a look. Maybe on a bus journey?
It was enjoyable, but the text was a little wordy in places.
If you've got a couple of hours, its worth a look. Maybe on a bus journey?
I thought this book started off well with unique characters with intriguing hobbies. The story of their uncle and what Mason told them seemed to set up the story for a climatic ending. The fact that the book's introduction talked about some 'price' to be paid had my expectations up.
I was sadly disappointed with the abrupt ending. Nothing seemed explained and the book immediately skips at the end to three very average - near depressing teenagers.
It seemed the only purpose of the book was to show...more
I was sadly disappointed with the abrupt ending. Nothing seemed explained and the book immediately skips at the end to three very average - near depressing teenagers.
It seemed the only purpose of the book was to show...more
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It was for free on Kindle and worth it. It was a short novella, so it was a quick read and while the ending wasn't all disney, it was still satisfying. I downloaded the other two, also for free and I'm glad I did. I look forward to reading them.
Oct 11, 2011
Jimmy
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3 of 5 stars
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I don’t agree with some of the reviewers. I found this book to be highly imaginative and fun to read. The only thing that kind of got on my nerves is the outrageous rambunctiousness of Sapphire. The ten year olds’ need for adventure and independence is reminiscent of Stand By Me. The author had me just as needful and demanding as the brothers Alex and Argus to learn mystery of Snapdragon Alley. The involvement of their presumed dead uncle only enriches the story further. Warning, the story ends...more
I don’t agree with some of the reviewers. I found this book to be highly imaginative and fun to read. The only thing that kind of got on my nerves is the outrageous rambunctiousness of Sapphire. The ten year olds’ need for adventure and independence is reminiscent of Stand By Me. The author had me just as needful and demanding as the brothers Alex and Argus to learn mystery of Snapdragon Alley. The involvement of their presumed dead uncle only enriches the story further. Warning, the story ends...more
A really fun book, I loved the writing style and the characters. The storyline is a lot of fun too and I've added the sequels on my "to buy" list! Highly recommended.
Short little story. Wrapped up quicker than I would have liked. Very intriguing ideas, but didn't develop as much as I think it could have.
3 children discover an alley that is located on one map but then disappears on the newer maps. Children set out to discover the secret of this missing place called SnapDragon Alley. I enjoyed this book and liked the different story, there are 2 other books that follow. It was a good read for being a free e book.
I'm on the third chapter, reading it on my Kindle, and I just can't get in to it... I guess that's what happens when you can only afford the free eBooks, huh?
Had a weirdly hypnotic feel to it. Conclusion was slightly disappointing, but the build up was nice.
Enjoyed this about 1000 times more than I thought I would. Great characters.
My favorite was Dragon Town. This one left too many unanswered questions.
This started off quite interesting and then just kind of fizzled out.
Not bad, not good. More a young adult novel.
Good, but short.
Free on Nook
A really sweet children's book. It doesn't really go into details and descriptions are few and far between but I really enjoyed it and will be reading others in the series.
This book was so boring, it isn't worth writing about.
A supernatural urban mystery about a vacant lot, a phantom bus route, and a trio of curious youths unfolds with a relentless pace that makes it impossible to put down.
Short book, fast read. Interestingly storyline, could easily have been developed deeper and into a more complete story, it almost seemed as if the author did not know where to really take it so they just ended it. But as a short story it was a good read.
I think that this is a good but very short story about a mysterious place where very few people know about.
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As an amateur writer for many years now, I've been fairly prolific and have written a lot strange short fictions. All my books are always free from Smashwords and other outlets. I'm a programmer by trade and a big fan of open source software, and also of local jam bands, urban street artists, amateur videographers, literary bloggers and other generous contributors to the human-world-at-large. I ap...more
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