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Storm-Dragon
On the treacherous Vann’s World, Skut battles a savage wind and deadly hamerkops to rescue a mysterious, telepathic creature. Fleeing a rising tide and a menacing Loor-beast, he forms an unexpected bond with the tiny, electric-charged being that sees him as its protector. As Skut navigates the perilous tidal tiers, his impulsive escape from Highpoint Station unravels into a fight for survival—both for himself and his newfound companion.
Podge is the new kid in town, trying to keep his head down. Meeting Skut is about the only bright spot in his introduction to this strange new world. The boys bond over Skut's creature, and trying to avoid the class bullies. This is only the beginning; soon Skut finds his new friends do not ease the growing concerns of the adults around him while the town is coming under a mysterious threat. What can two boys and a tiny storm-dragon do?
Podge is the new kid in town, trying to keep his head down. Meeting Skut is about the only bright spot in his introduction to this strange new world. The boys bond over Skut's creature, and trying to avoid the class bullies. This is only the beginning; soon Skut finds his new friends do not ease the growing concerns of the adults around him while the town is coming under a mysterious threat. What can two boys and a tiny storm-dragon do?
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200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2025
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April 14, 2025
Adventure with a dragon!
Freer pulls you into this story with rich descriptions about a world of dangerous creatures and a war situation. Skut and family are pulled from their farm where they live in the dangerous zones of the world back to the city where everyone is behind walls. After a conflict with the mean kids at school he sneaks out to the tidal zone where he rescues a baby storm dragon. Pogue's family have just arrived from a displaced persons camp after their world was bargained away to the enemy. The two boys and the dragon bond over raw fish....
Freer pulls you into this story with rich descriptions about a world of dangerous creatures and a war situation. Skut and family are pulled from their farm where they live in the dangerous zones of the world back to the city where everyone is behind walls. After a conflict with the mean kids at school he sneaks out to the tidal zone where he rescues a baby storm dragon. Pogue's family have just arrived from a displaced persons camp after their world was bargained away to the enemy. The two boys and the dragon bond over raw fish....
June 15, 2025
All the good things!
This is a story for all ages--from 10 to 105. The displaced farm boy who finds a baby storm dragon and the equally displaced computer whiz kid form a strong bond that first allows them to confront the adversity they face at school, and then to tackle even greater dangers.
The cover depicts a child. The boys are 12. They read older.
This is a coming of age tale where the young heroes learn self-reliance, courage, and community. It evokes all the virtues of the Heinlein juveniles, and that's truly a remarkable feat. Bravo to Dave Freer!
This is a story for all ages--from 10 to 105. The displaced farm boy who finds a baby storm dragon and the equally displaced computer whiz kid form a strong bond that first allows them to confront the adversity they face at school, and then to tackle even greater dangers.
The cover depicts a child. The boys are 12. They read older.
This is a coming of age tale where the young heroes learn self-reliance, courage, and community. It evokes all the virtues of the Heinlein juveniles, and that's truly a remarkable feat. Bravo to Dave Freer!
December 24, 2025
Dave Freer is on my "must read" list. This would be categorized as young adult (YA), but us well-seasoned-citizens will find this equally enjoyable.
Without spoilers: New arrivals on this world also are new arrivals at school, where they don't understand the underlying school dynamics... The new arrivals make friends with the less-than-cool kids, and have great adventures. The ne'er-do-wells get their come-uppance.
Great characters, great story! Go and read it!
Without spoilers: New arrivals on this world also are new arrivals at school, where they don't understand the underlying school dynamics... The new arrivals make friends with the less-than-cool kids, and have great adventures. The ne'er-do-wells get their come-uppance.
Great characters, great story! Go and read it!
April 12, 2025
great read !
This book is a a great read — dealing with young adolescents in a space age refugee situation facing difficult situations, the challenges of alien flaura and fauna , invaders, and also a telepathic mini dragon. What more could you want. Similar to Heinlein juveniles — I read it on one sitting .
This book is a a great read — dealing with young adolescents in a space age refugee situation facing difficult situations, the challenges of alien flaura and fauna , invaders, and also a telepathic mini dragon. What more could you want. Similar to Heinlein juveniles — I read it on one sitting .
May 21, 2025
Very fun!
This was advertised to be like. a Heinlein juvenile and it was. Good people protecting their new home and a quirky baby flying alien (think dragon as the title says). Good stuff!
This was advertised to be like. a Heinlein juvenile and it was. Good people protecting their new home and a quirky baby flying alien (think dragon as the title says). Good stuff!
April 12, 2025
very good young man’s adventure.
A boy discovers his skills are useful and the joys of a new friend. Very well written and enjoyable for boys and girls.
A boy discovers his skills are useful and the joys of a new friend. Very well written and enjoyable for boys and girls.
April 26, 2025
Quite enjoyable.
It is written as a 'juvenile' , but allowing for that, is still enjoyable for adults as well. It met the goals the author said he was aiming for. Recommended!
It is written as a 'juvenile' , but allowing for that, is still enjoyable for adults as well. It met the goals the author said he was aiming for. Recommended!
June 12, 2025
10 out of 10
Would recommend.
Highly.
I can't wait to read more books in this universe.
There are lots of laugh out loud moments.
Warm...
Would recommend.
Highly.
I can't wait to read more books in this universe.
There are lots of laugh out loud moments.
Warm...
May 12, 2025
Skut, cutting school on a perilous planet, finds himself rescuing a small storm-dragon.
Thus adding caring for it to enliven his life along with bullies at school, spiteful bureaucrats, befriending a boy who's just arrived from a Displaced Person camp, vegetable beds, questions of fishing, the ferocious wildlife, the deadly tides (it has three moons), a ceasefire that most people don't really believe in, and more.
Thus adding caring for it to enliven his life along with bullies at school, spiteful bureaucrats, befriending a boy who's just arrived from a Displaced Person camp, vegetable beds, questions of fishing, the ferocious wildlife, the deadly tides (it has three moons), a ceasefire that most people don't really believe in, and more.
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