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Cora and the Nurse Dragon
Cora's a young girl with two dreams: to be a dragon jockey when she grows up and to own a pet dragon now. She constantly buys "egg packs" at the dragon emporium in hopes that one will hatch into a rare pet-sized dragon, but only gets short-lived mayflies. However, when an unexpected egg does develop into something new, Cora may be over her head.
215 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 31, 2016
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H.L. Burke
95 books565 followersBorn in a small town in north central Oregon, H. L. Burke spent most of her childhood around trees and farm animals and was always accompanied by a book. Growing up with epic heroes from Middle Earth and Narnia keeping her company, she also became an incurable romantic.
An addictive personality, she jumped from one fandom to another, being at times completely obsessed with various books, movies, or television series (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Star Trek all took their turns), but she has grown to be what she considers a well-rounded connoisseur of geek culture.
Married to her high school crush who is now a US Marine, she has moved multiple times in her adult life but believes that home is wherever her husband, two daughters, and pets are.
She is the author of a four part fantasy/romance series entitled "The Dragon and the Scholar," the Award Winning (2016 Realm Award for Young Adult Fiction) Nyssa Glass Steampunk series, and MG/Fantasy "Cora and the Nurse Dragon," among others .
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An addictive personality, she jumped from one fandom to another, being at times completely obsessed with various books, movies, or television series (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Star Trek all took their turns), but she has grown to be what she considers a well-rounded connoisseur of geek culture.
Married to her high school crush who is now a US Marine, she has moved multiple times in her adult life but believes that home is wherever her husband, two daughters, and pets are.
She is the author of a four part fantasy/romance series entitled "The Dragon and the Scholar," the Award Winning (2016 Realm Award for Young Adult Fiction) Nyssa Glass Steampunk series, and MG/Fantasy "Cora and the Nurse Dragon," among others .
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March 14, 2024
Entertaining dragon listening 🎶🎎✨
This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account stand alone.
Great story about family and friends with dragons as friends a book for that inner child.
I would recommend this novel and author to readers of fantasy dragon novels. 2024
This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account stand alone.
Great story about family and friends with dragons as friends a book for that inner child.
I would recommend this novel and author to readers of fantasy dragon novels. 2024
September 2, 2022
This is a children's book which I'm guessing is aimed at 8 to 10 year olds but I found it enjoyable as an adult. Set in a fantasy world where dragons are real but have become extinct in the wild and are bred for profit, it focuses on Cora who wants to be a dragon jockey when she grows up and her best friend Abry who is an entrepreneur in the making. The two girls have scraped up enough money to buy a box of dragon eggs from a licenced emporium. Most eggs hatch into mayflies - tiny dragons that don't live much beyond two months although Cora has been extending their lives with a carefully documented feeding programme - but the hope is that occasionally one egg will contain one of the longer lived types of dragon that grow to cat size. The really valuable ones are those which can be raced, as witnessed by the girls in a nearby stadium and those are beyond most people's means.
Xavien, son of a local rich businessman, is a bully and when offered the free gift of a box of dragon eggs in the emporium, he not only denies it to the girls but pelts them with the eggs and box afterwards. Being wealthy, he has a racing dragon and despises the little mayflies which he believes are what the eggs will produce. One egg survives and Cora hatches it in her dad's greenhouse - he is gardener to Xavien's father - only to find it is an unknown dragon which she and Abry research and discover is a supposedly extinct type - a nurse dragon. Nurse dragons nurtured the dragon eggs produced by the queen and determined what they would hatch into, according to the needs of the dragon colony, by treating the eggs to various procedures such as heating, sprinkling with water and so on. These procedures are now done manually in the dragon factory farms, one of which is owned by Xavien's father.
I found this a cheerful, uplifting story which, apart from showing friendship between the girls in particular, also featured female aspiration - Abry's mother is a lawyer, an occupation not easy for a woman to enter given the setting which is vaguely 1920s - 1930s (few people own cars, the amounts of money dragons change hands for are low by today's standards). Fairness and honesty are key, with Cora even showing kindness to the bully. The one thing that is a little bit out of keeping is the crisis near the end which suddenly takes on a gangster vibe. So I would rate this at 4 stars.
Xavien, son of a local rich businessman, is a bully and when offered the free gift of a box of dragon eggs in the emporium, he not only denies it to the girls but pelts them with the eggs and box afterwards. Being wealthy, he has a racing dragon and despises the little mayflies which he believes are what the eggs will produce. One egg survives and Cora hatches it in her dad's greenhouse - he is gardener to Xavien's father - only to find it is an unknown dragon which she and Abry research and discover is a supposedly extinct type - a nurse dragon. Nurse dragons nurtured the dragon eggs produced by the queen and determined what they would hatch into, according to the needs of the dragon colony, by treating the eggs to various procedures such as heating, sprinkling with water and so on. These procedures are now done manually in the dragon factory farms, one of which is owned by Xavien's father.
I found this a cheerful, uplifting story which, apart from showing friendship between the girls in particular, also featured female aspiration - Abry's mother is a lawyer, an occupation not easy for a woman to enter given the setting which is vaguely 1920s - 1930s (few people own cars, the amounts of money dragons change hands for are low by today's standards). Fairness and honesty are key, with Cora even showing kindness to the bully. The one thing that is a little bit out of keeping is the crisis near the end which suddenly takes on a gangster vibe. So I would rate this at 4 stars.
July 5, 2016
Cora and the Nurse Dragon was a delightful read about childhood dreams, the reality that often clashes with those, and the truth that can resolve all of the above if one is only courageous enough to travel it's difficult path.
The characters were very well brought to life, and they were unique and rounded as well as having refreshing twists built into the framework of their lives. Those who seem to be friends aren't always, and the same goes for those who seem to be enemies.
Again, a lovely story with a lovely ending. :-)
The characters were very well brought to life, and they were unique and rounded as well as having refreshing twists built into the framework of their lives. Those who seem to be friends aren't always, and the same goes for those who seem to be enemies.
Again, a lovely story with a lovely ending. :-)
April 3, 2016
Cora and the Nurse Dragon is a fun, light read that still takes on a few big issues--bullying, feeling neglected by a parent, and engaging your parent in your adventure. I loved the idea of a world where dragons are commercialized, bred only in captivity and owned by only a few major corporations. Cora hatches a dragon egg that may not have been bred by the companies. When that dragon turns out to be a nurse dragon--capable of providing the stimulus needed to change what sort of dragon will be born from an egg--Cora finds herself neck deep in serious issues. With bullies around the corner, dragon control officers knocking on the door, and a dragon that starts hatching out all sorts of rare dragons from a-dime-a-dozen eggs, what will she do?
A few notes: I might have wished for a little more nuance where the bad guy was concerned, but then I'm used to YA reads that tend to get a little darker and more complex, so that might be me. There is also a slight Christian thread running through the story--I actually appreciated it given that it wasn't preachy, sledgehammer, or the like, just part of the story. And again, I really appreciated that the adults were involved in this story, as supports to the young people, but also with their own backstories and struggles. Finally, I don't usually read MG, so I'm rounding up a bit here realizing that I'm not quite the target audience for this book.
A few notes: I might have wished for a little more nuance where the bad guy was concerned, but then I'm used to YA reads that tend to get a little darker and more complex, so that might be me. There is also a slight Christian thread running through the story--I actually appreciated it given that it wasn't preachy, sledgehammer, or the like, just part of the story. And again, I really appreciated that the adults were involved in this story, as supports to the young people, but also with their own backstories and struggles. Finally, I don't usually read MG, so I'm rounding up a bit here realizing that I'm not quite the target audience for this book.
October 30, 2016
I officially love these dragons now!
Dragons are cool, but after this book, I think I need one! Can't wait to recommend this to my younger siblings! (Delighted it's truly age-appropriate and I'll be able to recommend it!)
Dragons are cool, but after this book, I think I need one! Can't wait to recommend this to my younger siblings! (Delighted it's truly age-appropriate and I'll be able to recommend it!)
October 21, 2018
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
This was a pleasant enough middle school book about childhood dreams. It had a nice message, but it could be a little boring at times.
This was a pleasant enough middle school book about childhood dreams. It had a nice message, but it could be a little boring at times.
December 22, 2018
What a great story, in the tradition of dragon keeping. Some unique features and plucky young characters make this a tale to remember. I would recommend Cora to anyone from ten to adult.
The writing is extremely good and we are given much food for thought.
This is an unbiased review.
The writing is extremely good and we are given much food for thought.
This is an unbiased review.
March 5, 2016
I won this book in a giveaway hosted by the author, and this might just be one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received in my life. It’s a quick read, probably better suited for younger teens and pre-teens, but I’m well past that age and found myself enjoying it more than I expected. Like every other book by H.L. Burke I’ve read, this one is amazing and impossible to put down!
Cora would love to save up enough money to buy a pet dragon, but with her dad’s income as a gardener, she has to make do with buying small kits of dragon eggs and hoping to hatch a good one. So far she’s gotten only the tiny mayflies, but her luck changes when she rescues a thrown-away egg and out hatches a supposedly extinct nurse dragon. Cora immediately forms a bond with the dragon, but the little guy lands them in some difficult situations...
I feel like this book should be made into a major motion picture; it’s that awesome. The writing is superb, the characters are fun, and the story is engaging, to say the least. To be honest, I can’t even come across anything negative to say about this book. I loved it so much, and I look forward to reading many more of Heidi’s books!
Cora would love to save up enough money to buy a pet dragon, but with her dad’s income as a gardener, she has to make do with buying small kits of dragon eggs and hoping to hatch a good one. So far she’s gotten only the tiny mayflies, but her luck changes when she rescues a thrown-away egg and out hatches a supposedly extinct nurse dragon. Cora immediately forms a bond with the dragon, but the little guy lands them in some difficult situations...
I feel like this book should be made into a major motion picture; it’s that awesome. The writing is superb, the characters are fun, and the story is engaging, to say the least. To be honest, I can’t even come across anything negative to say about this book. I loved it so much, and I look forward to reading many more of Heidi’s books!
February 1, 2016
Ah, another 5 star review for a Burke book. As with her other Dragon book, she never fails to entertain and intrigue.
The world is America in the 1920/30s, and dragons are like Pokemon trading cards. You buy packs of short-lived mayfly dragon eggs, and hope that one hatches into a rare, cat-sized dragon that will live much longer.
Cora hatches a discarded egg, and out comes Cricket--a little brown dragon unlike any she's ever seen. Cricket can change common dragon eggs into rares. When he starts doing this, it lands Cora and her friends in serious trouble--like, the RIAA-suing-MP3-downloading-kids kind of trouble.
This book gets kudos for lightly touching on racism and social issues, like, Cora is black, and her friend's mother is a lawyer (an inappropriate vocation for a woman at the time). These issues are handled delicately, in a way that kids can understand.
It's a short, sweet book, and I do wish it were longer, just to spend more time with the little dragons. :-)
The world is America in the 1920/30s, and dragons are like Pokemon trading cards. You buy packs of short-lived mayfly dragon eggs, and hope that one hatches into a rare, cat-sized dragon that will live much longer.
Cora hatches a discarded egg, and out comes Cricket--a little brown dragon unlike any she's ever seen. Cricket can change common dragon eggs into rares. When he starts doing this, it lands Cora and her friends in serious trouble--like, the RIAA-suing-MP3-downloading-kids kind of trouble.
This book gets kudos for lightly touching on racism and social issues, like, Cora is black, and her friend's mother is a lawyer (an inappropriate vocation for a woman at the time). These issues are handled delicately, in a way that kids can understand.
It's a short, sweet book, and I do wish it were longer, just to spend more time with the little dragons. :-)
February 2, 2016
Cora and the Nurse Dragon is a fun read. Cora lives in a world where dragons are common pets - for those who can afford them. She dreams of racing dragons one day but is stuck raising cheap, tiny mayfly dragons who only live a few months. Her luck changes when her nemesis throws an egg at her, which hatches into a rare nurse dragon with a very unique ability.
While I enjoyed this book as an adult, it'll definitely appeal to its target audience of kids. Cora and her best friend Abry strike a fine balance between following and breaking rules, between independence and reaching out to the adults in their lives for help. They find a way to deal with bullies, as well as higher issues of what makes a law moral. The climax is darker than I expected, but nothing kids can't handle.
Overall, it's a great clean read for kids with some good messages along the way.
While I enjoyed this book as an adult, it'll definitely appeal to its target audience of kids. Cora and her best friend Abry strike a fine balance between following and breaking rules, between independence and reaching out to the adults in their lives for help. They find a way to deal with bullies, as well as higher issues of what makes a law moral. The climax is darker than I expected, but nothing kids can't handle.
Overall, it's a great clean read for kids with some good messages along the way.
March 6, 2017
Excellent children's book about a young girl fascinated by racing dragons. She hatches an unusual dragon and the adventures start. I love the dragon lore in this novel and all the detail of their colonies. Despite being for children this book also covers some interesting issues like legality vs morality. Gentle Christian themes throughout. Excitement and adventure to the end.
March 1, 2018
Cora and the Nurse Dragon by H. L. Burke is a cute Middle grade fantasy about a girl and her dragon.
The technology level is about nineteen thirty. I like that it's set in what one would think of as the past. it gives the story not only an old timey nastolgia, but a level of realism.
This book makes me long for the good old days when a kid could run to the local emporium and buy a pack of dragon eggs for a nickel.
Cora is a great protagonist, she is determined, smart and a bit of a tomboy. She also loves Dragons more than anything. So it comes as no surprise that she just might change everything.
A great read aloud for the family looking a book that will appeal to multiple ages and genders.
The technology level is about nineteen thirty. I like that it's set in what one would think of as the past. it gives the story not only an old timey nastolgia, but a level of realism.
This book makes me long for the good old days when a kid could run to the local emporium and buy a pack of dragon eggs for a nickel.
Cora is a great protagonist, she is determined, smart and a bit of a tomboy. She also loves Dragons more than anything. So it comes as no surprise that she just might change everything.
A great read aloud for the family looking a book that will appeal to multiple ages and genders.
August 21, 2018
This was a fun, quick read that contained two young friends that find a dragon that can make their dreams come true. There is some innocence and some conflict in this book and even the tiniest bit of love. The book touches on the beginning of a relationship of young adults along with the importance of a good parental relationship. For something that I picked up on sale for pretty cheap I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It's nice to read something a little less weighty than epic fantasy every once in a while.
February 23, 2023
sweet dragon middle grade book
A fun great read for kids about a world where dragons are pegs and no longer live on the wild. I loved Cora’s character and the different supporting characters.
Also, while the kids are the main characters, the parents aren’t relegated to being hindrance for the kids to have adventures but are actively present in the kids’ lives. Nice to see a positive example of parenting.
A fun great read for kids about a world where dragons are pegs and no longer live on the wild. I loved Cora’s character and the different supporting characters.
Also, while the kids are the main characters, the parents aren’t relegated to being hindrance for the kids to have adventures but are actively present in the kids’ lives. Nice to see a positive example of parenting.
March 28, 2017
Reader thoughts: It was like Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher mixed with Because of Winn-Dixie, a girl hatching a dragon and bringing friends together.
I liked the idea of a nurse dragon (one that takes care of eggs), and the creative ways the young girls decided to make a secret business from it.
I liked that Cora apologized to Xavian, even though he was so mean. "Hurt people hurt people," and Xavian may never have learned to be anything but a bully if somebody didn't try to be nice to him at least once.
You know a book is good when it mentions "dragon Robin Hood."
I love that the end turned more toward Free Willy and Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job.
This was an interesting setting. Maybe 1920s or so, except a different world? It didn't mention any countries, but a few people had cars. Cora wore overalls. There were dragon races and betting, and 5 cents bought half a dozen dragon eggs. Cora had been saving for months to get some. There were lawyers and hand drills and boxes and a telephone. I'm sticking with 1920s.
Writer thoughts: Why did HLB choose that era? I think it was the right time/setting for several reasons.
1, dragons just became extinct in the wild. Some of the characters were more distraught about this than others. If the setting had been too primitive, this wouldn't have been believable. How could all the dragons be in captivity? If the setting were too modern, no one would have cared about wild dragons anyway.
2, technology hasn't surpassed dragons yet. There were few cars. This makes dragon racing seem a more important business for Mr. Algernon (sp? I'm bad at guessing names from audiobooks).
3, the culture is sophisticated enough to have attorneys and suing and court cases, which make Cora's questionable business a danger. Her dad might lose his job or even go to jail.
I liked the idea of a nurse dragon (one that takes care of eggs), and the creative ways the young girls decided to make a secret business from it.
I liked that Cora apologized to Xavian, even though he was so mean. "Hurt people hurt people," and Xavian may never have learned to be anything but a bully if somebody didn't try to be nice to him at least once.
You know a book is good when it mentions "dragon Robin Hood."
I love that the end turned more toward Free Willy and Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job.
This was an interesting setting. Maybe 1920s or so, except a different world? It didn't mention any countries, but a few people had cars. Cora wore overalls. There were dragon races and betting, and 5 cents bought half a dozen dragon eggs. Cora had been saving for months to get some. There were lawyers and hand drills and boxes and a telephone. I'm sticking with 1920s.
Writer thoughts: Why did HLB choose that era? I think it was the right time/setting for several reasons.
1, dragons just became extinct in the wild. Some of the characters were more distraught about this than others. If the setting had been too primitive, this wouldn't have been believable. How could all the dragons be in captivity? If the setting were too modern, no one would have cared about wild dragons anyway.
2, technology hasn't surpassed dragons yet. There were few cars. This makes dragon racing seem a more important business for Mr. Algernon (sp? I'm bad at guessing names from audiobooks).
3, the culture is sophisticated enough to have attorneys and suing and court cases, which make Cora's questionable business a danger. Her dad might lose his job or even go to jail.
January 27, 2016
Cora and the Nurse Dragon is a wonderful Middle Grade book that adults will also enjoy. Cora wants to be a dragon jockey. When she buys an "egg-pack" at the local pet store, she usually gets some short-lived mayflies. She is finally lucky enough to get a dragon that she names Cricket. Then she and her best friend Abry are off on a series of adventures. The local rich boy Xavian also joins in and they all become friends.
This is a great book about treatment of animals, but not in a Hallmark sappy way. There is humor and lots of fun as well as some real teaching moments. And it has dragons! What more could you want.
This is a perfect book for your Middle-Grader. If you're lucky, they'll let you read it too.
This is a great book about treatment of animals, but not in a Hallmark sappy way. There is humor and lots of fun as well as some real teaching moments. And it has dragons! What more could you want.
This is a perfect book for your Middle-Grader. If you're lucky, they'll let you read it too.
January 24, 2016
This was amazeballs and cute! I enjoyed it very much! The story and writing hooked me from the first chapter. Cora is nice but Abry I love her! Her planning and being a bookish person made me adore her. I love them both, their friendship is amazing!
And Cricket! Can I have him he just adorbs! If I would have a pet dragon it would be him! And now I wiah there were dragons lol! Just similar to Abry :D
I want more of this world, hope so there would be. Loved it! Got an arc in exchange of an honest review.
And Cricket! Can I have him he just adorbs! If I would have a pet dragon it would be him! And now I wiah there were dragons lol! Just similar to Abry :D
I want more of this world, hope so there would be. Loved it! Got an arc in exchange of an honest review.
June 12, 2016
Good YA book, will read more by this author. Good story line, and easy to follow for those who are getting in to reading, and those who are experienced. The story was compelling enough I finished this in a few days.
June 23, 2016
Great family read !
This was an adorable and fun book to read aloud to my girls! Their big hope is that there is a movie of it all day, they want to see the dragons
This was an adorable and fun book to read aloud to my girls! Their big hope is that there is a movie of it all day, they want to see the dragons
August 23, 2020
Great little book.
It's got some great world building. And it's a fantasy set in the twentieth century! I wish there were more of those. Anyway.
The story and theme were pretty well done as well. The only thing I didn't like about it, and this is pretty minor, but the end was a little hoaky in my opinion.
It's got some great world building. And it's a fantasy set in the twentieth century! I wish there were more of those. Anyway.
The story and theme were pretty well done as well. The only thing I didn't like about it, and this is pretty minor, but the end was a little hoaky in my opinion.
August 20, 2018
A really charming story that left me with a smile on my face. For middle grade readers and above.
July 27, 2016
Excellent short read. I got the audible version and the narration is well done. The story is interesting, it takes place in a world where not only dragons are real, but they are sold as pets and are the most common pet kids want. This of course has completely domesticated dragons, and caused humans to capture all of the dragons in the wild for profit. A young girl becomes determined to help dragons and has always loved dragons. I agree with other reviewers that the ending was a bit darker for children, and if guns and death aren't for your child at this moment, you'll probably want to wait to give them this book. However, if you're giving your children savage books like Hunger Games where kids brutally murder other children, then this is nothing in comparison and I would recommend it over that series any day. This novel was well written and I look forward to reading/listening to more of this author. I only wish more of her books were on Kobo where I get most of my eBooks.
April 2, 2016
I want to live in Cora’s world! So want to! I want a pet dragon too! *Pouts!*
Ha ha, seriously now though, this was truly a great book. A true fantasy for middle grade and onward.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Cora is a wonderful little girl with such a loving personality. She tried to keep the mayfly dragons, that usually hatch from the eggs they could buy at the dragon emporium, alive by testing their diets and seeing which ones would exist on what diet. She’s a pretty smart kiddo, in my eyes. Her best friend Abry is your typical nerdy, bookworm type but is very smart and ingenious in her ideas. They’re awesome kids.
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Ha ha, seriously now though, this was truly a great book. A true fantasy for middle grade and onward.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Cora is a wonderful little girl with such a loving personality. She tried to keep the mayfly dragons, that usually hatch from the eggs they could buy at the dragon emporium, alive by testing their diets and seeing which ones would exist on what diet. She’s a pretty smart kiddo, in my eyes. Her best friend Abry is your typical nerdy, bookworm type but is very smart and ingenious in her ideas. They’re awesome kids.
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February 18, 2016
While this is a kid's book I enjoyed it greatly. In world not entirely like industrial era earth dragons are sold as pets, and Cora loves them. And really who wouldn't. But the seemingly perfectly wonderful world takes on a darker hue when Cora gets a nurse dragon and toes the line of the laws made by the evil corporations that control dragon breeding.
But what really makes the book shine, well shine more, are the characters. Despite the books regrettable brevity, it manages to have multi-dimensional characters grappling with a myriad of issues like bulling, legal vs moral, and that sometimes there isn't a quick fix answer.
While Thaddeus Whiskers is still my favorite Burke book, and dragon book, this is a very close second.
But what really makes the book shine, well shine more, are the characters. Despite the books regrettable brevity, it manages to have multi-dimensional characters grappling with a myriad of issues like bulling, legal vs moral, and that sometimes there isn't a quick fix answer.
While Thaddeus Whiskers is still my favorite Burke book, and dragon book, this is a very close second.
February 26, 2016
This really is more of a middle grade read than young adult, but I enjoyed it enough to hand it 4.6 our of five stars.
Cora is an atypical 12-year-old (main reason I think this should be classified as MG) just like I was. A tomboy who has a fixation on dragons and dreams of being a dragon jockey. (Like I was horse crazy and dreamed of being a jockey.) Things change when an abandoned dragon egg hatches a (before unheard of to her) nurse dragon.
Enter the spoiled rich neighbor, a business-minded best friend, her mother the lawyer, a dragon-crazy son of a famous jockey and secrets that become gossip and you've got tension and conflict on every page. It took me a few chapters to get hooked, but after that, I didn't want to put it down.
Perfect for dragon lovers of any age.
Cora is an atypical 12-year-old (main reason I think this should be classified as MG) just like I was. A tomboy who has a fixation on dragons and dreams of being a dragon jockey. (Like I was horse crazy and dreamed of being a jockey.) Things change when an abandoned dragon egg hatches a (before unheard of to her) nurse dragon.
Enter the spoiled rich neighbor, a business-minded best friend, her mother the lawyer, a dragon-crazy son of a famous jockey and secrets that become gossip and you've got tension and conflict on every page. It took me a few chapters to get hooked, but after that, I didn't want to put it down.
Perfect for dragon lovers of any age.
September 4, 2016
This is one of the best novels I've ever read! The story was compelling and full of suspense, the characters were well-rounded and believable, the setting was unique-historical with fantasy elements, and the dragons, well, the dragons were fantastically rendered! The writing was superb, sucked me in from the first page and didn't let go until the sigh-worthy ending. I whole-heartedly recommend this to dragon lovers of any age, but young readers especially will enjoy the story and feel like they've made several new friends, both human and dragon.
October 30, 2021
~Disclaimer: I received a free audiobook copy of this book~
This book has a lot of positive messages for middle schoolers about life.
Cora is an interesting character and is likeable. The characters are given a surprisingly large amount of depth considering how short this book is. H.L. Burke's books continue to impress me. I feel like I'm a fan at this point.
I think fans of Bruce Coville's books would likely enjoy this as well.
The narration is decent. Nothing amazing, but it isn’t bad either.
This book has a lot of positive messages for middle schoolers about life.
Cora is an interesting character and is likeable. The characters are given a surprisingly large amount of depth considering how short this book is. H.L. Burke's books continue to impress me. I feel like I'm a fan at this point.
I think fans of Bruce Coville's books would likely enjoy this as well.
The narration is decent. Nothing amazing, but it isn’t bad either.
July 8, 2016
A tale for the young to older readers, dragons for all.
Cora is a innocent young girl in love with dragons, she and friends take you on a fantastic ride through their world.
The storyline is superb with up, downs, highs and some very sad lows.
I hope there will be more to this story, it could go far.
Cora is a innocent young girl in love with dragons, she and friends take you on a fantastic ride through their world.
The storyline is superb with up, downs, highs and some very sad lows.
I hope there will be more to this story, it could go far.
February 29, 2016
This was an interesting fantasy novel that was probably written for late middle schoolers. The beginning was a little slow because it almost felt like you had started in the middle of the story. The ecological morals were fairly obvious but it wasn't preachy about it.
February 24, 2016
I loved it. I found the world and plot fun and original. The reader is hooked from the beginning. The characters were well developed and it was well paced. Great read for all ages. Now I need a pet dragon.
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