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Dragon Tears: Can a boy without magic and a dragon that can't fly save their world from destruction?
Can a boy without magic and a dragon that can’t fly save their world from destruction?
In a land of magic users, one boy is born without magic. In a realm of angry dragons, one dragon befriends a human boy. Together, they follow their hearts on a journey to save their land. They are joined by a wily old wizard and another young dragon on a quest into the unknown to find the creator dragon – Skyhawk — the only one who can save their world from a devastating war. Adventure and danger awaits the misfit group as they travel across the endless Sea of Lights, escape the mysterious earth dragons in the Valley of Death, and continue to search for the mythical Singing Mountains and Cloud Caverns. Will they succeed in finding the powerful dragon and prevent the coming war, or will they fail in their quest, and lose not only their lives but all of creation as well?
In a land of magic users, one boy is born without magic. In a realm of angry dragons, one dragon befriends a human boy. Together, they follow their hearts on a journey to save their land. They are joined by a wily old wizard and another young dragon on a quest into the unknown to find the creator dragon – Skyhawk — the only one who can save their world from a devastating war. Adventure and danger awaits the misfit group as they travel across the endless Sea of Lights, escape the mysterious earth dragons in the Valley of Death, and continue to search for the mythical Singing Mountains and Cloud Caverns. Will they succeed in finding the powerful dragon and prevent the coming war, or will they fail in their quest, and lose not only their lives but all of creation as well?
218 pages, Paperback
First published December 15, 2014
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About the author
Nancy Segovia
12 books27 followersNancy Segovia has been a professional writer for over 20 years. She has achieved publishing success in the fields of adult fiction, children’s literature, newspaper journalism, feature magazine articles and poetry. She is happily married, and has five daughters, five granddaughters and one, adorable grandson. She loves to fish and is a prize-winning cook.
Her other published works include “When You Wish Upon A Star” and “Benjamin’s Bride” both of which are scheduled to be released later this year from Faith and Reason Publishing. She also has several other completed works which will also be published by Faith and Reason Publishing over the course of the next few years.
Nancy Segovia has a Master of Arts Degree in Religion from Northwest Nazarene University, and a Masters of Liberal Studies in Creative Writing from the University of Denver. She currently writes and teaches college-level English classes.
Faith must be enforced by reason. When faith becomes blind it dies.
Her other published works include “When You Wish Upon A Star” and “Benjamin’s Bride” both of which are scheduled to be released later this year from Faith and Reason Publishing. She also has several other completed works which will also be published by Faith and Reason Publishing over the course of the next few years.
Nancy Segovia has a Master of Arts Degree in Religion from Northwest Nazarene University, and a Masters of Liberal Studies in Creative Writing from the University of Denver. She currently writes and teaches college-level English classes.
Faith must be enforced by reason. When faith becomes blind it dies.
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May 11, 2015
The book has unlikely heroes and friends working together to make a difference.
This book is a fantasy read for middle grade readers. A human boy lives without magical ability, in a land where all humans are magical. A dragon is shunned because he cannot flame or fly. Both need a friend, another that they can relate too when they accidentally find each other and realize that the divide between human's and dragons can be bridged.
They learn of a war between humans and dragons and leave on a journey over ocean, singing mountains, and the valley of death to find the Dragon King. They are joined by a wizard and another dragon friend as they face the dangers together.
The book is written in an easy language that middle grade readers will connect with. There is enough action to keep boredom at bay and adventures to for imagination to emerge.
This book is a fantasy read for middle grade readers. A human boy lives without magical ability, in a land where all humans are magical. A dragon is shunned because he cannot flame or fly. Both need a friend, another that they can relate too when they accidentally find each other and realize that the divide between human's and dragons can be bridged.
They learn of a war between humans and dragons and leave on a journey over ocean, singing mountains, and the valley of death to find the Dragon King. They are joined by a wizard and another dragon friend as they face the dangers together.
The book is written in an easy language that middle grade readers will connect with. There is enough action to keep boredom at bay and adventures to for imagination to emerge.
March 11, 2015
A great middle grade/ young adult fantasy.
I enjoyed this novel very much. The characters are memorable and were fun to get to know. I loved the creative world of dragons and wizards created by Nancy Segovia.
Although I do not read a lot of high fantasy novels, I found this book intriguing and entertaining enough to keep me happily turning pages late into the night. The author’s imaginative and creative descriptions sucked me right in and I enjoyed every part of the adventure.
This book is well written and well edited and I would read more from this author!
I enjoyed this novel very much. The characters are memorable and were fun to get to know. I loved the creative world of dragons and wizards created by Nancy Segovia.
Although I do not read a lot of high fantasy novels, I found this book intriguing and entertaining enough to keep me happily turning pages late into the night. The author’s imaginative and creative descriptions sucked me right in and I enjoyed every part of the adventure.
This book is well written and well edited and I would read more from this author!
March 17, 2015
Straight forward
This is a very straight forward book. It reminds me of a tale I would read to my cousins. Actually I think I will read this one to them.
This is a very straight forward book. It reminds me of a tale I would read to my cousins. Actually I think I will read this one to them.
May 7, 2015
This would make a good movie. Really enjoyed
the book.
the book.
January 1, 2017
Larkin, a Phoenix Dragon, tried to let out a mighty roar as he was instructed, but it came out sounding more like a burp. The other students laughed at him. He couldn’t even master flying! He slowly returned to his cave, wings dragging in shame on the ground, and faced his unhappy brood mother. As punishment for his failure, she sent him to the mines – which was no punishment at all to him! He liked the quiet, comforting mines! In the mines, he felt free to be himself – and he had found an opening leading to the outside world!
Patrik dropped the kindling all over the floor of the cabin. He knew the wizard would not be happy with him. Sure enough, the wizard reprimanded him for not using magic to pick up the kindling. The wizard insisted that everyone had magic, despite Patrik’s telling him he had none at all. He tried to concentrate hard, but the sticks just laid there on the floor.
This was a great story for children. Throughout, there are lessons to be learned, and a parent reading to a child can point these out and have their children think about the answers and come to conclusions. It’s a wonderful teaching tool! Or it could simply be a wonderful adventure story for a young reader, learning how two people who did not consider themselves very special could be so important to saving the world! There’s a hero in all of us, and that’s a good thing to know. I definitely recommend this book. It is well written and the action flows smoothly. The characters are likeable, even with flaws. I was given a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it. My comments reflect my honest opinion.
Patrik dropped the kindling all over the floor of the cabin. He knew the wizard would not be happy with him. Sure enough, the wizard reprimanded him for not using magic to pick up the kindling. The wizard insisted that everyone had magic, despite Patrik’s telling him he had none at all. He tried to concentrate hard, but the sticks just laid there on the floor.
This was a great story for children. Throughout, there are lessons to be learned, and a parent reading to a child can point these out and have their children think about the answers and come to conclusions. It’s a wonderful teaching tool! Or it could simply be a wonderful adventure story for a young reader, learning how two people who did not consider themselves very special could be so important to saving the world! There’s a hero in all of us, and that’s a good thing to know. I definitely recommend this book. It is well written and the action flows smoothly. The characters are likeable, even with flaws. I was given a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it. My comments reflect my honest opinion.
January 22, 2017
Absolutely charming, a delight for both children and adults. I'll be reading this one again (probably several times). Highly recommended, especially if you like dragons.
February 25, 2017
Reader thoughts: Pretty simple, but a nice story. It had good-hearted characters who wanted to save their world and had to learn to work together. I think this would go over well with the 6-10 crowd.
Patrik is the only human without magic, and Larkin is the only dragon who cares. They meet, both young, and learn that dragons and humans didn't used to be mortal enemies.
I liked the good vs evil theme, and I liked that the humans and dragons learned to support each other with things they could do and the others could not. It was rather straightforward, though, and obvious.
I love Rat! She's the half-domestic, half-wild cat of Allard's and Patrik's. She has quite the personality, and she's probably one of the only cats who ends up riding dragons in fantasy books (that I can think of, though Ghost might come close, and he's not really a cat).
Writer thoughts: What makes me peg this book as being for a younger crowd? How do authors and readers figure out what genre/category the book belongs in? I can't tell by the font size or the length of the book this time; it's story only.
The biggest reason is the simplicity of the plot. Dragon and boy meet. They ask for help. They go on a quest to find the first dragon (Sky something), who created the world and is the only one who can stop the war. The quest isn't very perilous and does more to make them all work together and rely on each other rather than make them work hard or think hard. No riddles this time (as opposed to in Deltora Quest).
The other reason is the simplicity of the characters. They trust each other or they don't. They're not one-dimensional per se, but their motivations are one-dimensional. Larkin and Patrik want to fit and be valued. Redwing wants a friend. All want to save the world. It stops there. They aren't trying to save the world because they love farming or because they need revenge or because they have complicated family backgrounds. No, they just want to stop the war and save the world.
Patrik is the only human without magic, and Larkin is the only dragon who cares. They meet, both young, and learn that dragons and humans didn't used to be mortal enemies.
I liked the good vs evil theme, and I liked that the humans and dragons learned to support each other with things they could do and the others could not. It was rather straightforward, though, and obvious.
I love Rat! She's the half-domestic, half-wild cat of Allard's and Patrik's. She has quite the personality, and she's probably one of the only cats who ends up riding dragons in fantasy books (that I can think of, though Ghost might come close, and he's not really a cat).
Writer thoughts: What makes me peg this book as being for a younger crowd? How do authors and readers figure out what genre/category the book belongs in? I can't tell by the font size or the length of the book this time; it's story only.
The biggest reason is the simplicity of the plot. Dragon and boy meet. They ask for help. They go on a quest to find the first dragon (Sky something), who created the world and is the only one who can stop the war. The quest isn't very perilous and does more to make them all work together and rely on each other rather than make them work hard or think hard. No riddles this time (as opposed to in Deltora Quest).
The other reason is the simplicity of the characters. They trust each other or they don't. They're not one-dimensional per se, but their motivations are one-dimensional. Larkin and Patrik want to fit and be valued. Redwing wants a friend. All want to save the world. It stops there. They aren't trying to save the world because they love farming or because they need revenge or because they have complicated family backgrounds. No, they just want to stop the war and save the world.
December 29, 2016
I´ve received a review copy of the book and decided to write an honest review.
Dragon Tears is an imaginative middle-grade fantasy that might interest adults as well, especially with its fantastic lands, dragons and magic that are coming to life in front of your eyes.
The story follows a typical fight of good against evil and quest to save the world. An unusual couple of a magicless boy and a dragon that cannot fly went on adventurous journey that was full of funny, hilarious, but also dangerous situations. For readers of appropriate age it must be seen as action-packed story, but it is also very nicely filled with various emotions.
I very much appreciate the great, smooth writing that is understandable and explaining, constructing a fast-pacing story. It has well-built-up characters that are developed and have certain purpose in the book; it also has nice and simple dialogues. I only felt a little bit rushed in the end.
As many books for children, there is wisdom and hidden advices and morals scattered between the lines. Just think about what you are reading.
I am grateful for the opportunity to read the book.
Dragon Tears is an imaginative middle-grade fantasy that might interest adults as well, especially with its fantastic lands, dragons and magic that are coming to life in front of your eyes.
The story follows a typical fight of good against evil and quest to save the world. An unusual couple of a magicless boy and a dragon that cannot fly went on adventurous journey that was full of funny, hilarious, but also dangerous situations. For readers of appropriate age it must be seen as action-packed story, but it is also very nicely filled with various emotions.
I very much appreciate the great, smooth writing that is understandable and explaining, constructing a fast-pacing story. It has well-built-up characters that are developed and have certain purpose in the book; it also has nice and simple dialogues. I only felt a little bit rushed in the end.
As many books for children, there is wisdom and hidden advices and morals scattered between the lines. Just think about what you are reading.
I am grateful for the opportunity to read the book.
November 24, 2015
Dragon Tears is an enchanting book about a boy and a dragon who bond over the sameness of their lives. It is magical and very colorful in the authors attempt to paint a beautiful picture in your mind. I felt like I was in another room watching everything unfolding before me. I wish this book would have been available when I was
reading our nightly bedtime stories to my sons. They would have loved this wonderful story, I agree with another reviewer that this would make a wonderful movie or even better a Saturday morning cartoon. They could go so many magical directions with this book. I don't live close enough to my Grandkids but I am going to send
Them copies of this magical book.
I was gifted a copy of this book for an honest review and Imam so glad that she chose me to read her book, I whole heartedly recommend this book to any parent,
Teacher, babysitter that cares for small children. They will love this book and will help to encourage their love of reading and that's a plus for everyone involved.
reading our nightly bedtime stories to my sons. They would have loved this wonderful story, I agree with another reviewer that this would make a wonderful movie or even better a Saturday morning cartoon. They could go so many magical directions with this book. I don't live close enough to my Grandkids but I am going to send
Them copies of this magical book.
I was gifted a copy of this book for an honest review and Imam so glad that she chose me to read her book, I whole heartedly recommend this book to any parent,
Teacher, babysitter that cares for small children. They will love this book and will help to encourage their love of reading and that's a plus for everyone involved.
July 15, 2016
Dragon Tears is a charming fantasy for a wide range of readers! I read this novel to my fourth graders, and they were enchanted by the fast-moving plot and adventures of Patrik as he not only navigates a fantastical world, but also the struggles that beset any youth as he endeavors to grow and mature. Of particular delight to young readers are the well delineated main characters who feel like they are misfits because they can't engage in particular forms of magic. Yet who doesn't feel like an outcast between the ages of 8 and 18? As the main characters draw upon each other's strengths and wisdom, they embark on a journey to save their land anyway, which leaves the reader rooting for these underdogs as they achieve many victories. Vividly told, this is one fantasy tale that brings real-world character building to the young reader's experience and will make you want to revisit the story again and again.
October 22, 2015
This is a great book for ages 6-9. The writing is clear and imaginative without being overly complicated. The author describes how it feels to be different in a realistic manner, she develops the relationships between each character, and shows the importance of supporting friends when they are ready to throw in the towel. My only issue is that the book was advertised as a middle grade short novel. In that context, the book clearly doesn't fit the bill. Keep this one for the lower grades. It would also be a good book for a 4-6 grader who hates reading but loves fantasy. Dragon Tears moves quickly enough to grab that child's attention and would keep them interested without taxing their reading ability to the point they would give up. Overall, this is a solid little book. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 2, 2015
The way Nancy brings so many beautiful colors together for dragons, and the morals that are present couldn't be more touching. So often we have to ask ourselves how our children will make it in this world if they are not taught better, with books, better parenting, schooling, authority figures in general, so many things can be achieved. IF we are willing to try and believe. Working together side by side with our fellow man, I will be making this a mandatory reading book for both my boys as we homeschool, I loved it, and am so very glad that I received this book in exchange for an honest review. What an amazing job to the other pit bull mamma Nancy
July 23, 2015
A lovely fantasy story for elementary aged children.
This is a sweet, simple fantasy tale that deals with a young boy and a dragon and carries the message that those who are good and pure at heart will be rewarded. The characters and the dialogue are well done, as is the world building and the history of the races. I enjoyed reading about the dragon kinds and seeing the descriptions of their various habitats. The wizard and the cat were humorous and well done too.
This is a great middle grade story that I recommend for those ages 8 - 12.
This is a sweet, simple fantasy tale that deals with a young boy and a dragon and carries the message that those who are good and pure at heart will be rewarded. The characters and the dialogue are well done, as is the world building and the history of the races. I enjoyed reading about the dragon kinds and seeing the descriptions of their various habitats. The wizard and the cat were humorous and well done too.
This is a great middle grade story that I recommend for those ages 8 - 12.
November 21, 2015
I enjoyed reading Dragon Tears. This is a great book filled with great life lessons. The quest taken up by Larkin, Patrik, Allard, and Redwing is filled with tons of action and emotional moments that drive the story forward. The world that Nancy Segovia has created is amazing, with love conquering evil and destruction, and differences being accepted and not shunned. This is definitely a book I would recommend to my friends.
***Disclaimer: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.***
***Disclaimer: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.***
December 23, 2016
This is a great story, I would recommend it to read and I would say it could be read by children from 10 upwards.
A clever little story about a dragon who has trouble flying, but has an exceptional voice for singing, but ultimately feels like he doesn't fit, in a world where they are supposed to hate and distrust Humans. And young boy who has no magic, apprenticed to a wizard who believes everyone has magic.
The two meet and begin a quest accompanied by the cranky, absentminded wizard, to find the creator Dragon King in hope of finding an end to the war threatening the world
A clever little story about a dragon who has trouble flying, but has an exceptional voice for singing, but ultimately feels like he doesn't fit, in a world where they are supposed to hate and distrust Humans. And young boy who has no magic, apprenticed to a wizard who believes everyone has magic.
The two meet and begin a quest accompanied by the cranky, absentminded wizard, to find the creator Dragon King in hope of finding an end to the war threatening the world
December 23, 2016
Amazing story of magic, for young and old alike. A human boy with no magic is befriended by a dragon. Together they try to save the land Just kept me immersed in the story, reading to my grandson, who wouldn't let me stop reading , even though it was past bedtime
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