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Dragon School #0.5
First Dragon Rider
A Dragon School short story.
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First published December 25, 2018
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Sarah K.L. Wilson
159 books1,090 followersSarah K. L. Wilson is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes fantasy stories featuring practical heroes & heroines in the most impractical circumstances. She loves writing because it is the only way to make a living and give back to the world when your primary skill is an overactive imagination and a tendency toward violent daydreams.
Sarah can be found in the outdoors of Northern Ontario with her young boys and beloved husband, reading a book, or fending off her husband's pet turkeys with a straw broom.
You can find Sarah's books in paperback, hardcover, ebook and audiobook and they have also been translated into Italian, German, and (very soon) Turkish.
Please, do, enjoy the read!
*USA Today bestseller list, November 2, 2017
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Sarah can be found in the outdoors of Northern Ontario with her young boys and beloved husband, reading a book, or fending off her husband's pet turkeys with a straw broom.
You can find Sarah's books in paperback, hardcover, ebook and audiobook and they have also been translated into Italian, German, and (very soon) Turkish.
Please, do, enjoy the read!
*USA Today bestseller list, November 2, 2017
www.sarahklwilson.com
sarah@sarahklwilson.com
Instagram @sarahklwilson
Facebook @sarahklwilson
TikTok @sarahklwilson
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March 13, 2019
This is really a prequel to the Dragon School series and is well worth the read. It is short but you learn how dragons and humans started working together.
August 18, 2019
I will admit, a large part of why I enjoyed this book, is because I love dragon riders, but it also made me interested in reading more.
They also are killing demons, but it is super short.
They also are killing demons, but it is super short.
December 29, 2018
A great start to a new series!
This book picks up where the last Dragon School Book Ends, so the situation is clear to those having read the previous series. However, the focus, or “Hero” of this book appears to be Tor, a ragamuffin who had been promised a place in the Dragon School when Hubric returned for him. However, due to the war from the preceeding series, circumstances have altered plans for Tor.
Initially, Tor is not very likeable, as he has been hardened by street-living in a war zone which is now only rubble. There are glimpses of the kind of young man he COULD become, if given the basic necessities of life, love and guidance—all of which are missing in his life. Even in this episode, we see some improvements in his attitudes, but major changes await. A key player in his development may well be a dragon!
In so few pages, a major story has a basis laid that promises a good adventure for the reader. I find myself, as with the initial series, eagerly awaiting the next episode.
This book picks up where the last Dragon School Book Ends, so the situation is clear to those having read the previous series. However, the focus, or “Hero” of this book appears to be Tor, a ragamuffin who had been promised a place in the Dragon School when Hubric returned for him. However, due to the war from the preceeding series, circumstances have altered plans for Tor.
Initially, Tor is not very likeable, as he has been hardened by street-living in a war zone which is now only rubble. There are glimpses of the kind of young man he COULD become, if given the basic necessities of life, love and guidance—all of which are missing in his life. Even in this episode, we see some improvements in his attitudes, but major changes await. A key player in his development may well be a dragon!
In so few pages, a major story has a basis laid that promises a good adventure for the reader. I find myself, as with the initial series, eagerly awaiting the next episode.
September 15, 2020
More of a teaser chapter/prologue to the Dragon School series, we’re introduced to Haz, the first Dragon Rider and heir to the human throne, and Haz’drazen, the Dragon queen and first Dragon to team up with a human against the Ifrit monsters who would destroy all humans and dragons if given half a chance. It’s a snapshot teaser of the world, which promises to be much bigger than we see here. It’s smoothly written, with emotion and heart in it: trust and duty play no small roles, as well as a solid dash of faith and hope. It definitely makes me curious about the world and what the rest of the series will be about. 3.5 stars rounded down.
I received a free ebook copy of this in exchange for an honest review. This has not affected the contents of my review or rating.
I received a free ebook copy of this in exchange for an honest review. This has not affected the contents of my review or rating.
February 4, 2022
This story serves as a prequel to the Dragon School series and showcased how humans and dragons came to work together.
I was surprised by how super short the story was. It would be so amazing if this was a full fledged book. I know I want to read so much more of the the Dragon School world. Still, it was a very quick and nice peak into this beloved world.
I would recommend reading this short story before or after having read Dragon School.
I was surprised by how super short the story was. It would be so amazing if this was a full fledged book. I know I want to read so much more of the the Dragon School world. Still, it was a very quick and nice peak into this beloved world.
I would recommend reading this short story before or after having read Dragon School.
January 20, 2019
My twenty-fourth read from author Sarah K.L. Wilson a Dragon School short story Christmas Event that could only be read on Facebook Messenger (I hope I got it all). I've run out of superlatives to describe her writing. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018)
April 24, 2025
A great start and prequel to this book series.
Made me tear up a bit because of how hard life is for these people but there's hope.
I'm excited to read the series now because this piqued my interest.
Made me tear up a bit because of how hard life is for these people but there's hope.
I'm excited to read the series now because this piqued my interest.
March 15, 2019
Cute little story. Wish there was more to it!
March 21, 2019
Great peak into the world of Dragon School and how things got started.
May 4, 2019
The story how the bond of man and dragon started - very good addition to the Dragon School.
May 22, 2019
It was good. I really wish it had been longer, but it really didn't need to be.
June 23, 2019
This was a great start and introduction to the Dragon School. Very short but it was very enjoyable bring the first ever dragon rider.
Loved it.
Loved it.
August 19, 2019
Quick read that sets the stage nicely for series. Can't wait for more.
August 21, 2019
My first introduction into the dragon school world. Short, sweet and to the point, and yet I feel like I've already learned so much of the world! I'll be returning for more!
September 11, 2019
First Dragon Rider is a prequel to the Dragon School series about -surprise- the first dragon rider! It is super short, and therefore I would recommended reading it after (or during) the Dragon School books.
As always: well written, good story line and lovable characters!
As always: well written, good story line and lovable characters!
February 8, 2021
Nice! A short story that tells how Haz became the first dragon rider. A must read if you love the Dragon School series.
March 29, 2023
4.5 Stars!
A nice little short story about the first dragon rider.
Got for free on the author's website.
A nice little short story about the first dragon rider.
Got for free on the author's website.
January 3, 2020
A short read!
The story of the first dragon rider...
A great short story of how the dragon school world came to be. Some good background information that is interesting.
Loved this short story.
Full of dragons, dragon riders, decisions, uncertainty, war, courage, trust and bravery.
Perfect for readers of fantasy reads.
The story of the first dragon rider...
A great short story of how the dragon school world came to be. Some good background information that is interesting.
Loved this short story.
Full of dragons, dragon riders, decisions, uncertainty, war, courage, trust and bravery.
Perfect for readers of fantasy reads.
June 28, 2019
This is the beginning of the Dragon School series
It is the story of how Haz and Haz’drazen became the legends of Dragon School history.
Short but explains how the Dragons and Dominars made their deal to work together
It also gives more of the story of Ifrits.
It is the story of how Haz and Haz’drazen became the legends of Dragon School history.
Short but explains how the Dragons and Dominars made their deal to work together
It also gives more of the story of Ifrits.
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