David’s Comments (group member since Aug 31, 2014)

David’s comments from the YA / MG Read-A-Holics Not-So-Anonymous group.

The Dark Eagles is an amazing tale of adventure and freedom. Here is what a few have said:

My 6th grade son just finished reading "The Dark Eagles First Flight" and he informed me that it is the best book he has ever read, better than the "Hunger Games". He is doing an oral presentation on the book and he is genuinely excited about talking with his class about this book. I just wanted to send this email to thank you for engaging my son’s imagination and helping him love to read. Craig Reese

The Dark Eagles First Flight is the first installment of what I anticipate to be an epic battle between liberty and tyranny. David Smith’s character development is wonderful. As a reader, you quickly get a sense of each character and feel as if you know them. I appreciated how well their personalities and talents complimented each other. The Dark Eagles First Flight is full of adventure and my heart was pounding with excitement as I read the last few chapters. I recommend this book to young and old alike and especially to anyone who loves freedom. Courtney Wilson, www.ordinaryhappilyeverafter.com

“Author David R. Smith does a fine job with his dialogue, which flows smoothly and wittily throughout. His interactions between characters are genuine, and the portrayals of his young female characters in particular are refreshing.” The Deseret News, Salt Lake City, UT

A tale of adventure, freedom, and love. No, this is not a love story in the romantic sense; but a story of love for one's country, home, family, and friends. Author David R. Smith does a wonderful job weaving words, accented with picturesque book illustrations (I'm a sucker for books with maps), to transport you into the world of Fundautum and onto Hople's Island - a land of rugged mountain terrain, sweeping rivers, and quaint, lantern-lit towns with carriages & horses. Well-paced, suspenseful, and littered with action, this story is definitely filled with what makes the male species tick (adventure, a battle to fight, the pursuit of dreams), but also infused with inklings of magic and love interests that can keep a girl entertained. Irene

I LOVED this book! I don't often reread books, but I think this one will be on that list of books I do read again in the future. This has such a fun story with lively characters. I loved the open- the intrigue with the map and then the eagle taking it away. And the story just kept going from there. Exciting from beginning to end. I definitely recommend this book to everyone! Kellie

Dear Mr. Smith, I met you at the Colorado Boulevard Barnes and Noble before Christmas when I was in Denver for business. I bought your Dark Eagles First Flight book for my son Bo who is 12 years old. Prior to this it seemed like he had been missing the passion for reading that was there before. He loved your book and it ignited the reading fire once again. I am getting the Wells in Desolation book for him as a gift to take on our family trip. Thank you for sharing your gift of a fantastic story! Rob

Hello Mr. Smith, Just a quick note to let you know my 11 year old son absolutely loved your book and would like to know when you will have your next one out? He's eagerly awaiting! Thank you for signing the book we bought at the mall a few months ago in Chandler, AZ. My second youngest son will be reading it too, as will my daughter I'm sure they will love it just as much. :-) Heathyr

“The book was wonderfully written. It is a book for all ages and gender. I enjoyed the character development and the friendships formed from the adversity they faced. I would love to read the second one and find out how...” The Book Rack, Arcadia, CA

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