The Dragon Prince

by Vicki Blum

Ember heard the hissing intake of Brand's breath and followed his gaze upwards to the northeast. They were still far off, hardly larger than a splatter of freckles across the pallid skin of sky. But they were flying in the right formation and moving at the right speed to be none other than a herd of Hunting dragons. And Ember had no doubts about who they were and what their intended quarry might be.
Pursued by their own herd and by human enemies, two young dragons embark on a dangerous journey. Ember and Brand must fly over mountains, desert and sea to save the life of a young boy -- and the future of the Dragon Lords.

Genres: Dragons, Fantasy, Childrens, Adventure, Magic

150 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Vicki Blum lives in Calgary, Alberta, where she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.
As an elementary-school librarian, she loves working with books and doing workshops with young writers.
Her best-selling fantasy books about unicorns, are originally published by Scholastic Canada.

Reviews

[Kaylynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a children's book and as such I really liked it, although I often yearn for more description in a story of surroundings, people etc. The story was fun although almost too short but I could see reading it to a third or fourth grader and them enjoying it a lot. I was actually glad that there were pictures included so you actually knew what the author was talking about, as the descriptions are from a young dragon's point of view, so in that way the story is unique.

[Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

My six year old recommended this book to me.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the switched perspective of dragons with "pet" humans to care for! There's less fighting than is typical for the genre, maybe - not a lot of either swords or sorcery in evidence here. The focus is on the dragons, their plight and perils and growing pains. And really, what more do you need?

[Loid · Rating 1 out of 5]

Please next time add all the characters in the book and what they do and some interesting facts about them but over all it was a really good book thank you have a nice day:))):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):

[Ash · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. The book is 50% filler and odd description that leaves the read quite empty at the end. Overall a good tale and a decent read, but wouldn't read again and wouldn't recommend.

[Lanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a great choice for kids and preteens, particually ones who love dragons and fantasy. and reluctant readers. :) the plot is quick, simply, and easy to follow, a must for our young readers, because, hoensty, sometimes they can't handle much. no one better take offense at that, we all know it's true. it was a nice quick read and i finished it all in one setting, another good thing for kids. they don't have the greatest of attention spans. (again, no offense!) and the pictures were great to. they were well drawn and really added to the story. the one little drawback was the lack of world building. but what can you expect from such a short story? :)

[Cassandra Neal · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing adaptation of the classic Beauty and Beast tale, Seven the youngest daughter of a poor farmer offers herself as a bride to a dragon in order to save her father as he was struggling to provide due to the bleak condition of the land in which they depend on. She finds that this sacrifice was in vain as she finds that she truly loves the dragon and he provides her with a life she could have imagined. This books is a fantastic take on an "American" tale that would be a great addition to any classroom library.

[Liana · Rating 3 out of 5]

The idea for the story is beautiful. Ember, the main character, hates humans but after helping a young human boy (the prince!) and other humans like him, her heart starts to open! The adventure bringing the prince back to his kingdom is fast paced and filled with a TON of action, and the fact that the story is being told though a dragon's mind is really, really cool. :)

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really, really liked this book. It was neat how it was written at a dragon's point of view. The idea of a dragon that hates humans but grows to like them is very intriguing. I recommend everyone to read this amazing book. :)

[Vickie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great children's book. I liked that the book was written from the dragon's point of view. I liked the underlying message,"You can't judge a book by its cover." My fourth grade reading group will like this book.

[The New Maria · Rating 2 out of 5]

One of those kid books about dragons.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

it has been a few years since i read this, but i remember that i loved it

[Kristyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I couldn't decide if this book was whimsical or dramatic, ended up being a combination of both and it was just a little odd. Not bad, just not what I was expecting or looking forward to reading.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

brings back good memories haha