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Dragon Rider
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780439456951
Edition: Deluxe
ISBN: 0439456959
Label: The Chicken House
Manufacturer: The Chicken House
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: September 01, 2004
Publisher: The Chicken House
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Studio: The Chicken House
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Editorial Review:
It's a fantasy, it's long, and it's got dragons in it. Dragon Rider is bound to be another hit book from Cornelia Funke! Ever since the popularity of bestselling fantasies The Thief Lord and Inkheart went global a few years ago, legions of fans have demanded more books from the German author than she can reasonably hope to write each year. So, re-discovering this hefty, earlier novel from 1997 was a logical development--and her keenest readers will devour it as before.
Aimed at slightly younger readers than her previous novels, despite its massive five hundred pages, Dragon Rider is about a brave young dragon called Firedrake who embarks upon a dangerous journey to the Rim of Heaven in the Himalayas--a magical place where silver dragons can rest easy, free from the threat of destruction by mankind and their only hope of sanctuary. The key to its location is a map rendered by a rat who is a master cartographer.
Firedrake is joined on his quest by Ben, an orphaned boy, and Sorrell--a wise-cracking Brownie that is an odd, but ingenious, grumpy kind of fairy. Their journey is not a straightforward one by any means. Created by an alchemist called Petrosius Henbane in 1424, Nettlebrand (a malevolent creature covered in impenetrable gold plates) is their biggest threat--he is intent on destroying them. Nettlebrand is aided by Twigleg, a homunculus who has stowed away in Ben's bag and who is feeding reports on their progress back to his master.
Their exciting encounters are many... It is easy to forgive the narrative's excessive length when readers are gorging on such a wonderfully inventive and readable story from an author who has her readers in the palm of her hand on every page. (Age 9 and over) --John McLay
Firedrake, a young dragon, receives a frightening warning one night: Humans are planning to destroy the valley in which he lives! All the dragons must flee. Their only refuge is a place above the clouds called the Rim of Heaven --- which may not even exist. Firedrake boldly volunteers to go ahead first. As he embarks on his journey, he meets Ben, a runaway boy. Together, the boy & dragon make their way toward the Rim of Heaven, all the while running a step ahead of Nettlebrand, a monster who will stop at nothing to hunt down Firedrake. Their quest will truly become an adventure like no other.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great Imagery
I have never been a reader of high fantasy. I listened to this book on tape. The acting and voices of Brendan Frazier were more entertaining than any movie.
I enjoyed the length of the story. It was just right.
The dragons are leaving their home after many years of safety. Man has come to their valley, and it is no longer safe.
Firedrake, the silver dragon, sets out to find the Rim of Heaven. He has his trusty furry brownie on his back. When they land in a human ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent story!
(I am typing this for my 8 year old son)....Dragon Rider is a very good book! I started reading it and couldn't put it down. My favorite character is Twigleg, because he always helps Ben. The story was very interesting. I recommend this book to kids who like to read about magical creatures.
Rating: - Dragon Rider
Dragon Rider is a book about a dragon named Firedrake, a brounie named Sorrel, and a human named Ben. The main characters ran into two problems. The first problem was that they did not know where the rim of heaven was and the second problem was that Nettlebrand, another main character, was after them. I like the book because it was adventurous and very interesting. I would recommend this book to a person who likes fantasy and adventure.
Rating: - Sweet Dragon Rider Review
This book was an awesome book because it was by my favorite author. This book is a Dragon named FireDrake. He was trying to find the Rim of Heaven because his fellow Dragons were being attached by the humans. Along his way. he meets a boy that also helps him along the way. First they go to a rat because they need a map to find out where they need to go. Then they travel at night because the dragons can only travel because they need the moonlight for strength. But there is a monster that looks like ... Read More
Rating: - Dragon Rider
Dragon Rider is such a great book you can't wait to find out what happens next. This book takes place in a valley where dragons are trying to escape to the Rim of Heaven before the humans come. This story is so adventurous. It's just like cause and effect. The book also has a lot of great action. The author wrote this book with so much excitement you'll be on your toes. Every chapter it gets more interesting. I hope you enjoy this book like I did.
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