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Dragon Companion
All-new dragon adventures from the author of Geomancer. Quiet and orderly Tom is uniquely qualified for his job as a librarian at the Library of Congress. He doesn't think of himself as "special", until a dragon appears from another world and whisks him away to a magical land where a librarian is a very important person. . . .
321 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 1994
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About the author
Don Callander
20 books16 followersDonald Bruce Callander (1930–2008) was an American fantasy novel author, photographer, editor and graphic artist. He authored Pyromancer, a tale of young wizard-in-training Douglas Brightglade, and nine other published novels.
Born in Minnesota, Callander joined the U.S. Navy after high school, serving four years of active duty during the Korean War, and then 20 years in the U.S. Naval Reserve. In 1952, Callander married Mary Lee Omohundro and moved to Washington, D.C., where he began a 30-year career as a writer, photographer, editor and graphic artist with the American Automobile Association.
Following his retirement, Callander settled with his second wife, Margaret, in Orange City, Florida, where he died on Friday, July 25, 2008.[1]
Born in Minnesota, Callander joined the U.S. Navy after high school, serving four years of active duty during the Korean War, and then 20 years in the U.S. Naval Reserve. In 1952, Callander married Mary Lee Omohundro and moved to Washington, D.C., where he began a 30-year career as a writer, photographer, editor and graphic artist with the American Automobile Association.
Following his retirement, Callander settled with his second wife, Margaret, in Orange City, Florida, where he died on Friday, July 25, 2008.[1]
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October 21, 2014
This is personally my most beloved book. in fact, it is easy for me to say that it is the best I have ever read. This novel is the one and only book from my collection that I would ensure to save in the event of emergency (fire, flood, evacuation) and I have read this novel (and the rest of the Dragon series) over two dozen times since it has found it's way into my hands.
I feel that, in time, every reader will find an author that speaks the exact same language as they do... well Don Callander is mine.
The characters are wonderfully described and highly relateable. The pace of the story (through all of the series) is nice. It will take you on a wonderful adventure.
Highly Recommended for fantasy novel lovers!
I feel that, in time, every reader will find an author that speaks the exact same language as they do... well Don Callander is mine.
The characters are wonderfully described and highly relateable. The pace of the story (through all of the series) is nice. It will take you on a wonderful adventure.
Highly Recommended for fantasy novel lovers!
July 4, 2017
A delight to read.
I see that many people complain about the straightforward and uncomplicated style of writing but I disagree with them as it makes for instant identification with the characters and takes you straight into his world.
I see that many people complain about the straightforward and uncomplicated style of writing but I disagree with them as it makes for instant identification with the characters and takes you straight into his world.
April 17, 2020
A young man gets whisked from the metro to a fantasy land, where he is promptly hired as a Dragon’s companion and falls in love with a princess. In an interesting twist, he has to rescue not only the princess, but also the dragon.
Light and amusing.
Light and amusing.
September 11, 2008
A Librarian entering a fantasy world...the common man entering a fantasy world is almost a genre in itself, but at first this guy doesn't want to save the world, he wants to organize their Library!
March 8, 2023
Let me try to articulate the experience
of reading this book.
I liked the characters
I was interested in the world
There was a plot and conflict explained
okay, so far so good.
Now for the not good part.
Have you even listened to someone tell a story,
even an interesting story, but they just go on and on
and you are waiting for the end because its taking so long.
But you keep listening because its not a boring story really?
that was this book.
Its not dull, just blunted.
It had all the elements to be a great story, but they blurred it out.
I hope I'm explaining this properly.
of reading this book.
I liked the characters
I was interested in the world
There was a plot and conflict explained
okay, so far so good.
Now for the not good part.
Have you even listened to someone tell a story,
even an interesting story, but they just go on and on
and you are waiting for the end because its taking so long.
But you keep listening because its not a boring story really?
that was this book.
Its not dull, just blunted.
It had all the elements to be a great story, but they blurred it out.
I hope I'm explaining this properly.
March 19, 2015
Dragon Companion by Don Callander is a light-hearted, easy-going fantasy. Tom, a librarian, is suddenly transported to a magical, pseudo-medieval style world where he becomes a dragon’s companion, helps the king, and wins a girl.
The good guys have every kind of virtue; the bad guys don’t do anything too evil.
The tone of the books strikes exactly the right balance. It does not take itself too seriously; neither does it go too goofy. The humor is affectionate, rather than snarky. Dragon Companion is cheery, charming, good-natured fun.
The good guys have every kind of virtue; the bad guys don’t do anything too evil.
The tone of the books strikes exactly the right balance. It does not take itself too seriously; neither does it go too goofy. The humor is affectionate, rather than snarky. Dragon Companion is cheery, charming, good-natured fun.
July 20, 2012
DNF — I got maybe twenty pages in. Standard old-school quest with an human unexpected flung in to a fantasy world (think The Dragon and the George or Silverlock) that I had picked up because the human character is nominally a librarian, but the book quite frankly bored me to tears.
October 21, 2009
I have been trying to get into this book for years and finally did so. It was pretty amusing.
September 20, 2010
So much fun. I read that the books in this series are being re-released and I hope to locate the other two books in the trilogy at some time.
May 16, 2011
Really a cute book. Has an innoncent flair that reminds me of The Princess Bride in some ways. A fun world, really enjoyed the characters and their adventures.
January 9, 2008
This fantasy has a straight-forward plot with a touch of humor. But I have read better fantasies.
April 28, 2017
Very good story about a dragon and his librarian fighting to change the people's opinions and to save the kingdom
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