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Jon Hansen and the Dragon Clan of Yden
by
S.G. Rogers (Goodreads Author)
This edition is out of print, for the new revised edition see The Last Great Wizard of Yden.
Jon Hansen is a seemingly ordinary, artistically inclined teen who lives in a Southern California beach community. On his 16th birthday, he witnesses the mysterious disappearance of his father in a flash of light and a sound like muffled thunder. Jon thinks his father has been kidna...more
Jon Hansen is a seemingly ordinary, artistically inclined teen who lives in a Southern California beach community. On his 16th birthday, he witnesses the mysterious disappearance of his father in a flash of light and a sound like muffled thunder. Jon thinks his father has been kidna...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
April 27th 2010
by Astraea Press
(first published April 13th 2010)
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This YA fantasy novel was the best book I've read in a long, long time. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Admittedly, I'm a fan of fantasy, but I'm also a fan of good writing. This book caught my attention right away. I loved the characterization (which is a vitally important key for me to REALLY like a book). I thought the creativity, humor, action, suspense, setting, and combination of terrific characters (bad guys and good) were so well done that I couldn't wait to start up where I left off...more
Sep 23, 2010
Eric
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
middle-schoolers through adults
Recommended to Eric by:
Good Reads
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first-reads,
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Oct 23, 2010
Red
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
All who wish to smile as they read and learn
Recommended to Red by:
I won it through Good Reads
I felt quite lucky to win this book through GoodReads. It is a very good YA story and is interesting enough to hold the attention of fully adult readers as well. The plot moves quickly and includes some surprises. It is definitely a page turner and is difficult to put down once reading has begun. I would hope to see sequels that could even follow through the main character's adulthood. Bravo S>G>Rogers on a job well done.
His 16th birthday had been the most horrible day of Jon Hansen's life, but things were about to get worse.
The ring - His father vanished when he went to retrieve the ring for Jon's birthday. When Jon puts the ring on, he notices that it is more than a simple ring!
The cuff - He found in his father's things after his father vanished.
The ring/cuff combo - transports Jon into an unfamiliar world. Jon and his younger sister, Sela, didn't know that all the fantasy stories their father told them about...more
The ring - His father vanished when he went to retrieve the ring for Jon's birthday. When Jon puts the ring on, he notices that it is more than a simple ring!
The cuff - He found in his father's things after his father vanished.
The ring/cuff combo - transports Jon into an unfamiliar world. Jon and his younger sister, Sela, didn't know that all the fantasy stories their father told them about...more
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On his sixteenth birthday, Jon finds out a family secret when his father is kidnapped or rather disappears before his eyes. His father leaves behind a magical dragon ring that unlocks a world in another dimension. However, when Jon uses this ring, it draws the attention of an evil wizard bent on eliminating all wizards and ruling Yden. The wizard transports to Earth and kidnaps one of Jon’s friends. Jon, a few of his classmates, and a warrior princess, who knows how to brandish a sword, set out...more
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Who do I think would like this book?: While reading The Last Great Wizard of Yden, I imagined myself as a middle schooler or young High School student. Back then I was reading books like C.S. Lewis’ Narnia series and The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. While I wouldn’t put the The Last Great Wizard of Yden on the same level, I know I would have enjoyed reading it very much and been anxious to read further adventures in the series. It’s a great read for boys or girls. That said, even as an adult I enj...more
Sep 30, 2010
Althea Harris
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
10 yr and above
Recommended to Althea by:
Goodreads giveaway
I enjoyed this book. My attention was quickly gotten and kept throughout the story. I could imagine further stories being developed from this book. It is a story that I was sorry to see end.
When I started reading The Last Great Wizard of Yden I was instantly transported into the life of Jon Hansen. On his 16th birthday his father vanished before his eyes like in a magic show. With his world turned upside down Jon begins his search into his fathers mysterious past. With the help of his sister and his friends Jon finds out his father is from a different world where magic is real. I really enjoyed following Jon on his journey of discovery and look forward to reading more books from th...more
Anyone from tweens to adults will enjoy this "coming of age" adventure infused with magic, wizards, creatures and a hero who finds himself in a mysterious alternative reality. When Jon Hansen's father mysteriously disappears, he must figure out how and why -- with the help of an heirloom ring, cuff and some loyal friends. Ms. Rogers' imagination gives all the elements a freshness, especially in Jon's talent for drawing, and provides some great twists in the story. A definite *MUST* for any YA re...more
This is really a fantastic book! The dogged persistence from a friend who insisted I had to read this novel, I kind of had my doubts because it seemed to me this was going to be another Harry Potter-like book, which I really wasn’t in the mood for. I reluctantly started reading it, and soon found myself lost in a gorgeous new world full of magic, wondrous beings and breathtaking landscapes.
I have to admit that early on in the book I was already smitten with the characters and deeply entangled in...more
I have to admit that early on in the book I was already smitten with the characters and deeply entangled in...more
The Last Great Wizard of Yden by S.G Rogers
3.5 stars
Jon’s sixteenth birthday doesn’t go according to plan after he witnesses his father being kidnapped and no-one believes what he saw. When the ring; a family heirloom that was passed down to Jon, begins to glow Jon realises that the stories he was told as a child were infact true and his father was in real danger. With the odds stacked against him Jon and a group of unlikely allies travel to Yden; another realm, in search of the missing man.
La...more
3.5 stars
Jon’s sixteenth birthday doesn’t go according to plan after he witnesses his father being kidnapped and no-one believes what he saw. When the ring; a family heirloom that was passed down to Jon, begins to glow Jon realises that the stories he was told as a child were infact true and his father was in real danger. With the odds stacked against him Jon and a group of unlikely allies travel to Yden; another realm, in search of the missing man.
La...more
How can Jon possibly save his father, when he doesn’t have the first clue what to do with his burgeoning powers? You’ll have to read to find out.
Though marketed toward teenaged YA reading audiences, S.G. Rogers’ The Last Great Wizard of Yden is delightful little novel with a mixture of high, urban fantasy, and YA fantasy elements that I think any fan of the genres will enjoy. I know I did! In fact, I really enjoyed it and can’t say that enough (I really, really, really liked it!)
On Jon Hansen's sixteenth birthday, his father mysteriously disappears, but no one believes Jon's claim to have seen someone kidnap him. In fact, a media leak makes Jon into a laughingstock at his school, drawing the wrath of the school bully.
When the family heirloom he received on his birthday turns out to have magical powers, Jon soon finds himself the target of a wizard's greed for absolute power. Jon, along with a handful of friends and one bully, transport to an alternate dimension and unde...more
When the family heirloom he received on his birthday turns out to have magical powers, Jon soon finds himself the target of a wizard's greed for absolute power. Jon, along with a handful of friends and one bully, transport to an alternate dimension and unde...more
I am so very happy I won this book from Goodreads. This book is so well written. The characters were so real and compelling.The way S.G. Rogers write the story of Jons' coming of age and complexities of his family dynamics intertwined with the Wizards and magic makes it all seem so real and plausable. LOVE this book.
Magic and Mystery collided right from the first sentence. This book promises an adventure and what an adventure it was!
The book opens with Jon Hansen trying to explain what he saw / heard to a policeman of his father’s disappearance. His story though was just too unbelievable to the police. When he drew what he saw… it became utterly too much for the police.
The news of his father’s disappearance spread pretty quickly and Jon had to face all the kids at school calling him all sorts of names. Wher...more
The book opens with Jon Hansen trying to explain what he saw / heard to a policeman of his father’s disappearance. His story though was just too unbelievable to the police. When he drew what he saw… it became utterly too much for the police.
The news of his father’s disappearance spread pretty quickly and Jon had to face all the kids at school calling him all sorts of names. Wher...more
In "The Last Great Wizard of Yden", S. G. Rogers spins a page-turning tale that combines reality and fantasy. The hero, Jon Hansen, is an average kid, with an average life, who expresses his world through art. When his father is kidnapped, he stumbles upon a family secret that tests his strength and faith in himself. Jon decides it's up to him to find his father which throws his average life out the door and into a life-threatening adventure filled with wizards and imps. In this incredible journ...more
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A thoroughly enchanting and enjoyable story for both YA and Adults alike! I love how the author makes the world of Yden come to life with her detailed descriptions of all its many creatures and peoples. If you are a fan of wizards and sorcery then this is the book for you! I highly recommend The Last Great Wizard of Yden.
Lauren Hunter
Lauren Hunter
This book was a fun, magical romp. I liked the blend of characters. I liked the books way of traveling through conflict. It merged the magical reality and modern reality very well. Jon's mother was a little too a-typical, but then the story wasn't about her, so it didn't really matter. Overall, it was an amusing read.
I totally loved this book! My daughter is an artist as well so Jon was especially fun to follow. The characters were great & storyline completely unique. I don't sway into YA a lot but I'm really glad I did. A must read for any fantasy, dragon, or magic lover.
I got this as a goodreads first read and from the first page I was sucked into the story. I love that its a book I enjoyed and that if my kids read they will enjoy as well.
Fabulous read! What an exciting story! I thoroughly enjoyed it. S.G. Rogers is a hugely talented writer. Her latest release, Minna & The Valentine, is already on my Kindle.
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Entertaining tale of Jon who prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday as an ordinary teen when he is swept into an unbelievable adventure. Jon's father mysteriously disappears from his home office and slowly clues emerge that awaken Jon to the legacy that is his while he deals with the typical teen angst over making new friends, dealing with bullies, passing his driver's test, oh, and rescuing his father from an alternate universe. Nice combination of normal teen interactions on Yrth juxtaposed w...more
This is a great YA fantasy! I highly enjoyed it and found the characters to be very believable and the magical system is really well constructed and interesting. The parts that take place at home really ground the characters and the story---especially Jon's family. Then when it all moves to the incredible world of Yden, we are right on board! Love the strong female characters in particular. I can't wait to read more--gotta know what little sister Sela is capable of as well! Highly recommend for...more
Rating: 5/5
Reason: … This book is so well written and the characters are genius! S.G. Rogers did such a fantastic job of this story. And lucky me that I am, I actually won my own copy on GoodReads, thank goodness!! No waiting to read it! Well…. maybe a little bit, but not that long because the postal system is simply outstanding in their delivery times – I have nothing but good things to say about those folks, too! I so love the characters, the world, and how much of a genius S.G. Rogers is to t...more
Reason: … This book is so well written and the characters are genius! S.G. Rogers did such a fantastic job of this story. And lucky me that I am, I actually won my own copy on GoodReads, thank goodness!! No waiting to read it! Well…. maybe a little bit, but not that long because the postal system is simply outstanding in their delivery times – I have nothing but good things to say about those folks, too! I so love the characters, the world, and how much of a genius S.G. Rogers is to t...more
First I would like to thank goodreads and author S.G.Rogers for allowing me to win this book. It was quite enjoyable. The story moved well and the characters were relatable and well-developed. In fact, the characterization is a big plus in this book, which is filled with drama, magic,humor and a little romance thrown in for good measure. The story itself was well thought out and engaging. Totally recommended. :)
I got this book for free through Goodreads First Reads, and it was a really fun book! It was full of adventure, action, and magic, and I found it to be a very enjoyable read. I really liked all the characters and thought the author did a great job on the dynamics between them all. Hope that a sequel (or perhaps a prequel that tells Jon's dad's story) is written and I'll be recommending this book to my fantasy-loving friends.
I really enjoyed this book! I liked the main characters a lot and I found myself wanting to read more about them. I appreciated how Casey found scientific explanations for the magic. I think Jon Hansen was a good role model. I'd like to see a sequel!
This was a fun, fast-paced epic fantasy for young adults. It is very nice to see a true YA epic fantasy as dark and paranormal fantasies seem to be all the rage now. Rogers's writing draws the reader in immediately, and her world-building is excellent. The characters were rather stereotypical, but that is what made them so fun and endearing. I am glad this is only the first in a planned trilogy and I want to know more about the world of Yden.
Jon's dad disappeared on his 16th birthday when he went into his office to retrieve a ring to give Jon. Jon's in for an adventure as he tries to figure out what happened to his dad. He and his friends discover a world of magic, wizards and dragons and Jon finds out the truth about himself and his father. This is a fun YA fantasy which is great for children and adults!
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