When Featherstone dragons come of age, they receive their fire in a special ceremony. The entire community comes to watch. However, when Forrest steps up to get his, nothing happens. That’s when he knows something is wrong. He learns that he must fulfill an ancient travel to the Overworld, find a sacred temple deep in the heart of the jungle, in the heart of Viper territory, and receive the fire of the first Dragon King. The Featherstones who go with Forrest must be stealthy and careful along their journey and avoid the Vipers, a vicious rival clan whose very breath is poison. The Viper King is determined to claim the fire of the first Dragon King for himself and keep the clans separated so he can rule forever. With a team of friends and unlikely allies by his side, Forrest will get a crash course in the dangers of the world around him, and learn more about himself and his heart than he ever thought possible.
So first off this author's age alone makes this book a complete triumph. It read very well it flowed smoothly along and I felt very close tot he story. The characters are lovable and fun. The imagery in the book is exceedingly well written. The only question I had is there gonna be a book 2. I think this is the perfect book to transition young readers into chapter books.