What do you think?
Rate this book
"My name is Benjamin Dragon. I have a gift. Scratch that. I have more than one. It's something I guess I was born with. Sure it sounds cool, but everything's changed. How do you go to school like a normal kid when you're ten and you can lift boulders with your mind or heal people with a touch?
Now things are really bad. I got home and my parents weren't there. I waited. They're still gone. I have to find them."
Follow Benjamin as he searches for his parents and finds his legacy. Along the way he'll have to deal with his peers, adults and the ever present danger of evil Destructors.
Will Benjamin live up to his legacy?
Now things are really bad. I got home and my parents weren't there. I waited. They're still gone. I have to find them."
Follow Benjamin as he searches for his parents and finds his legacy. Along the way he'll have to deal with his peers, adults and the ever present danger of evil Destructors.
Will Benjamin live up to his legacy?
159 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 10, 2015
342 people are currently reading
118 people want to read
About the author
C.G. Cooper
87 books399 followersC. G. Cooper is the USA TODAY and AMAZON BESTSELLING author of the CORPS JUSTICE novels, several spinoffs and a growing number of stand-alone novels.
One of his novels, CHAIN OF COMMAND, won the 2020 James Webb Award presented by the Marine Heritage Foundation for its portrayal of the United States Marine Corps in fiction. Cooper doesn't chase awards, but this one was special.
Cooper grew up on a steady diet of Dungeons & Dragons and the travels of a Navy family.
Upon graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in Foreign Affairs, Cooper was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps and went on to serve six years as an infantry officer. C. G. Cooper's final Marine duty station was in Nashville, Tennessee, where he fell in love with the laid-back lifestyle of Music City.
His first published novel, BACK TO WAR, came out of a desire to link back to his time in the Marine Corps. That novel, written as a side project, spawned many follow-on novels, several exciting spinoffs, and catapulted Cooper's career.
Cooper lives just south of Nashville with his wife, three children, and their German shorthaired pointer, Liberty, who's become a popular character in the Corps Justice novels.
One of his novels, CHAIN OF COMMAND, won the 2020 James Webb Award presented by the Marine Heritage Foundation for its portrayal of the United States Marine Corps in fiction. Cooper doesn't chase awards, but this one was special.
Cooper grew up on a steady diet of Dungeons & Dragons and the travels of a Navy family.
Upon graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in Foreign Affairs, Cooper was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps and went on to serve six years as an infantry officer. C. G. Cooper's final Marine duty station was in Nashville, Tennessee, where he fell in love with the laid-back lifestyle of Music City.
His first published novel, BACK TO WAR, came out of a desire to link back to his time in the Marine Corps. That novel, written as a side project, spawned many follow-on novels, several exciting spinoffs, and catapulted Cooper's career.
Cooper lives just south of Nashville with his wife, three children, and their German shorthaired pointer, Liberty, who's become a popular character in the Corps Justice novels.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews
January 1, 2023
Fun series!
This is another book that I struggled to rate. If I were to rate this just on this one book. I'd probably give it 3 stars. It was fun, but it wasn't... enough. I think all 3 150-ish page books in the trilogy should have been combined into one book. With that in mind, this was an enjoyable middle section of the story! So, I'm giving this a 3.75 which I will round up to 4 stars!
This is another book that I struggled to rate. If I were to rate this just on this one book. I'd probably give it 3 stars. It was fun, but it wasn't... enough. I think all 3 150-ish page books in the trilogy should have been combined into one book. With that in mind, this was an enjoyable middle section of the story! So, I'm giving this a 3.75 which I will round up to 4 stars!
October 20, 2019
Loved!!!
I read all 3 books and really enjoyed them. So different than Coppers other book but just as enjoyable!! Read
I read all 3 books and really enjoyed them. So different than Coppers other book but just as enjoyable!! Read
April 11, 2015
Once again, Carlos Cooper has taken a break from the hard charging exploits of the Cal, Daniel, and the rest of the Corps Justice warriors to release his "inner 10-year-old boy". This book is a continuation of The Chronicles of Benjamin Dragon, the first book being The Awakening. The characters are quite believable and the continuing growth and maturation of Benjamin, as he assumes his place in the world, is fascinating. Although it is intended for the YA audience, I am sure it will be a hit with older readers as well. I believe the mark of a good author is how much he makes you care about the characters in his stories, as they face the consequences of their actions. This story will fire your imagination and make you remember those days when you "knew" anything was possible. In the interest of candor and full disclosure, I was a Beta reader for this book, but my review was in no way influenced by that fact. I love this book so much, I am buying copies for each of my grandchildren and I will use it in my English classes for adult GED students.
June 4, 2015
The saga continues for Benjamin Dragon. He is a 10 year old boy who has developed superpowers. He and a group of peers struggle to master those powers. Most of the other kids only have one skill. But Benjamin is not like the rest. He has all three within him. Join Benjamin and his team as they work on honing those powers and go on an adventure.
April 4, 2019
A Fantastic Journey
Once again C. G. Cooper has my vote for an original fantasy series. All I can say now is, "I WANT MORE NOW!!", please. Again the characters come alive. This is now one of my favorite adventure series. Please keep Benjamin alive by MORE books. Great job, bravo!!!!!!!!
Once again C. G. Cooper has my vote for an original fantasy series. All I can say now is, "I WANT MORE NOW!!", please. Again the characters come alive. This is now one of my favorite adventure series. Please keep Benjamin alive by MORE books. Great job, bravo!!!!!!!!
October 22, 2021
Benjamin Dragon. Legacy. C.G. Cooper
Benjamin has three gifts that no one else holds.He's only ten years old and the weight of the world's survival depends on him. He has his close friends. Pre adolescents, but as wise as any adult. Sometimes wisdom is separate from age. Benjamin is a healer, a grower, a destructor and now the mystic. The destructor can be the keepers of peace or the destroyers of mankind. Everything that evokes evil is now starting to rise. Another excellent read in this series!Enjoyed immensely!!
Benjamin has three gifts that no one else holds.He's only ten years old and the weight of the world's survival depends on him. He has his close friends. Pre adolescents, but as wise as any adult. Sometimes wisdom is separate from age. Benjamin is a healer, a grower, a destructor and now the mystic. The destructor can be the keepers of peace or the destroyers of mankind. Everything that evokes evil is now starting to rise. Another excellent read in this series!Enjoyed immensely!!
October 6, 2017
Wow! Such a great read!
I enjoyed this book. It's format seems predictable, but there are many surprises. I can't wait to read the next one in the series. That's all for now, I have another book to read. 😄
I enjoyed this book. It's format seems predictable, but there are many surprises. I can't wait to read the next one in the series. That's all for now, I have another book to read. 😄
February 3, 2018
Way Coooooool!!!
Sorry. Not exactly adult, but this is a great tale!! I really enjoy the myths and fables from the many ancient to modern cultures of our world. Greeks &Romans look out!!!
Sorry. Not exactly adult, but this is a great tale!! I really enjoy the myths and fables from the many ancient to modern cultures of our world. Greeks &Romans look out!!!
December 30, 2019
Strange and excellent
Turned into a few hour read. Got waaay into it. Looking forward to chapter 2. This is nothing like his other books. Well maybe Benjamin could be compared, loosely, to Daniel.
Turned into a few hour read. Got waaay into it. Looking forward to chapter 2. This is nothing like his other books. Well maybe Benjamin could be compared, loosely, to Daniel.
February 14, 2021
Outstanding series
Benjamin and a group of 10 year old gifted children are taken to Italy for advanced training. His group of 5 proves themselves to be highly competent and are assigned a mission which comes with many twists and turns. A real page turner and exciting read.
Benjamin and a group of 10 year old gifted children are taken to Italy for advanced training. His group of 5 proves themselves to be highly competent and are assigned a mission which comes with many twists and turns. A real page turner and exciting read.
January 14, 2022
A fun read.
Good old Benjamin may only be ten years old, but he's starting to act more like two hundred years old. Wise way beyond his years, this is a fun to read story of a boy coming of age and accepting the fact that he is 'very' different than everyone else.
Good old Benjamin may only be ten years old, but he's starting to act more like two hundred years old. Wise way beyond his years, this is a fun to read story of a boy coming of age and accepting the fact that he is 'very' different than everyone else.
November 12, 2017
Benjamin dragon
I love the book and how the author uses good words in this really fantastic and super interesting amazing book.
I love the book and how the author uses good words in this really fantastic and super interesting amazing book.
August 19, 2025
The one has emerged. The time has come.
C. G. Cooper has set the stage. The path has been chosen and I can’t wait to see it played out. Let’s get on with it!
C. G. Cooper has set the stage. The path has been chosen and I can’t wait to see it played out. Let’s get on with it!
January 14, 2017
It was a bit too Smashie and Nicey in the first person. "You know, a lot of people say I'm the new Jesus because I'm so great, but I don't really like to talk about that."
April 3, 2016
Dragon 2
If you enjoyed the first book this one is even better regardless of your age.
Everything gets ramped up to a higher level of intensity and urgency. The stage is set well for the continuation story. I highly recommend this story.
If you enjoyed the first book this one is even better regardless of your age.
Everything gets ramped up to a higher level of intensity and urgency. The stage is set well for the continuation story. I highly recommend this story.
August 20, 2016
Benjamin Dragon
Fast paced read. Finished it in one sitting. It was really good. We got to learn a lot more about the characters and what motivates them. Now we have dad listening to a ten year old. Fascinating.
Fast paced read. Finished it in one sitting. It was really good. We got to learn a lot more about the characters and what motivates them. Now we have dad listening to a ten year old. Fascinating.
April 30, 2015
An appealing child hero
Our young hero's adventure goes a couple of big steps further in this rather short but enjoyable sequel. I look forward to the next volume.
Our young hero's adventure goes a couple of big steps further in this rather short but enjoyable sequel. I look forward to the next volume.
May 2, 2015
Great series
Well written and a great read aloud for young teenagers as well as us more senior readers. We look forward to the next in the series.
Well written and a great read aloud for young teenagers as well as us more senior readers. We look forward to the next in the series.
August 12, 2015
A very good story!
I usually don't read this kind of book but I have now read both of the Benjamin Dragon books & thoroughly enjoyed both & I high recommend them.
I usually don't read this kind of book but I have now read both of the Benjamin Dragon books & thoroughly enjoyed both & I high recommend them.
April 3, 2016
Another great tale
C.G. Cooper has done it again. I am REALLY looking forward to the next installment (and I passed young adulthood many years ago)!
C.G. Cooper has done it again. I am REALLY looking forward to the next installment (and I passed young adulthood many years ago)!
August 22, 2016
Knock down drag out battles, cat and mouse games. Ben and his friends save the world one step at a time
August 9, 2016
Interesting story
I like reading a different type of story, very original, this tale of Benjamin Dragon. Can't wait to see what these 10 year olds can!
I like reading a different type of story, very original, this tale of Benjamin Dragon. Can't wait to see what these 10 year olds can!
October 24, 2016
Doesnt disappoint
I just couldn't put this book down. Red it in a day. It's a quick read but an amazing read. Exceptional characters and many twists and turns.
I just couldn't put this book down. Red it in a day. It's a quick read but an amazing read. Exceptional characters and many twists and turns.
January 3, 2017
Good
Very good the story is very captivating. I just wish it was a little longer because I enjoyed it very much
Very good the story is very captivating. I just wish it was a little longer because I enjoyed it very much
April 4, 2017
Different
This book was slightly different than what I usually read but it was pretty good. Will read the next book to see Benjamin's next adventure.
This book was slightly different than what I usually read but it was pretty good. Will read the next book to see Benjamin's next adventure.
April 27, 2017
Larry's review
This is a good read for all age groups. Very up beat for the most part. The cast of characters is well done.
This is a good read for all age groups. Very up beat for the most part. The cast of characters is well done.
Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews