Dragon's Blood
Dragons are trained to fight to the death, and two determined teens help free them in this spellbinding saga. Training a dragon to be a fighting champion is the only way to freedom for fifteen-year-old Jakkin.
Dragons are trained to fight to the death, and two determined teens help free them in this spellbinding saga. Training a dragon to be a fighting champion is the only way to freedom for fifteen-year-old Jakkin.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780152051266 (0152051260)
Publish date: May 1st 2004
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 320
Edition language: English
Series: The Pit Dragon Chronicles -3 (#1)
Extremely well structured and entertaining read. Sets up 'hero's goal' right from the start, with clear character arc and good character development of some supporting characters as well. Didn't go crazy with descriptions despite fantasy/SF setting; details come out pretty seamlessly, without massiv...
[spoiler] This book is written for a younger audience, middle grade age I believe, as such I'm going to try and avoid any criticisms on the writing style, though I had many complaints about it. Instead I'll focus on the plot, characters, and the world building. This book is the first in what I belie...