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A Tale of Heroes #1
Of Children and Dragons
There’s someone kidnapping the street kids in Twynne Rivers!
DeFrantis is a young human girl living on the streets, trying to eke out a living in the sprawling city, and she has problems. First, after a botched attempt to steal a chicken, she’s on the run. Second, for some reason, someone other than the City Guard is trying to hunt her down. Finally, the poor kids she was trying to feed got sold off to slavers. She has to save them, but first, she has to find them!
Along the way, she gets help from strangers: Antonerri, a soldier turned heretic - Thissraelle, an elven mage girl; Granthurg, the studious giant; and Karendle, a half-dwarf wizard wannabe
....But who is the Dragon’s Flame?
This story is based on the setting and system of the table-top role-playing game, “A Tale of Heroes” By Mark Hansen, Brendon Hansen, and Jacob Hansen. It’s a family-friendly, story-driven system designed to help families enjoy time together.
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DeFrantis is a young human girl living on the streets, trying to eke out a living in the sprawling city, and she has problems. First, after a botched attempt to steal a chicken, she’s on the run. Second, for some reason, someone other than the City Guard is trying to hunt her down. Finally, the poor kids she was trying to feed got sold off to slavers. She has to save them, but first, she has to find them!
Along the way, she gets help from strangers: Antonerri, a soldier turned heretic - Thissraelle, an elven mage girl; Granthurg, the studious giant; and Karendle, a half-dwarf wizard wannabe
....But who is the Dragon’s Flame?
This story is based on the setting and system of the table-top role-playing game, “A Tale of Heroes” By Mark Hansen, Brendon Hansen, and Jacob Hansen. It’s a family-friendly, story-driven system designed to help families enjoy time together.
Roll Dice - Build Character
- GenresFantasy
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 9, 2019
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May 16, 2022
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DeFrantis is a young human girl living on the streets with a primary goal of feeding the young children who seek refuge with her. One night while attempting to steal their dinner she is captured. By the time she escapes with previous guard member, Antonerri, the children are gone! On the way to rescue them she enlists the help of Thissraelle, an elven mage, Granthurg, a giant, and Karendle, a half-dwarf willing to go to extremes to wield magic. Can they over come slavers and possibly a dragon in order to rescue a handful of street kids?
I received a physical copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I have had this book for a while and I feel bad for how long it took me to finish it. When I got the book I had a lot going on, but I am glad that I am caught up now (to within the last 6 months at least). This book started with introducing each character and they eventually meet, although you are not entirely sure how that will happen.
My favorite character in the book was DeFrantis. A street-smart girl who didn't bemoan the situations she was put in. Instead, she worked towards her goal to get the children she felt responsible for back. No matter who or what had them. Each character was well-rounded and the story was interesting from start to finish. I didn't know this at the start but this is apparently the same setting as a D&D type game build by the author and a few others at some point in time or other with the same name. I don't know anything about it other than it exists and is a roll dice game, but there is that information should you choose to use it.
I feel that the title of this book is a bit misleading considering it is 'Of Children and Dragons'. Yes, there is children and dragons are mentioned, but in reality I expected more on the dragon front. I won't give it away and maybe dragons play a larger part in books 2 and 3, but the snippet received was more of a tease. That being said the title does not take away from the book and it is an all-around interesting young adult fantasy book.
DeFrantis is a young human girl living on the streets with a primary goal of feeding the young children who seek refuge with her. One night while attempting to steal their dinner she is captured. By the time she escapes with previous guard member, Antonerri, the children are gone! On the way to rescue them she enlists the help of Thissraelle, an elven mage, Granthurg, a giant, and Karendle, a half-dwarf willing to go to extremes to wield magic. Can they over come slavers and possibly a dragon in order to rescue a handful of street kids?
I received a physical copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I have had this book for a while and I feel bad for how long it took me to finish it. When I got the book I had a lot going on, but I am glad that I am caught up now (to within the last 6 months at least). This book started with introducing each character and they eventually meet, although you are not entirely sure how that will happen.
My favorite character in the book was DeFrantis. A street-smart girl who didn't bemoan the situations she was put in. Instead, she worked towards her goal to get the children she felt responsible for back. No matter who or what had them. Each character was well-rounded and the story was interesting from start to finish. I didn't know this at the start but this is apparently the same setting as a D&D type game build by the author and a few others at some point in time or other with the same name. I don't know anything about it other than it exists and is a roll dice game, but there is that information should you choose to use it.
I feel that the title of this book is a bit misleading considering it is 'Of Children and Dragons'. Yes, there is children and dragons are mentioned, but in reality I expected more on the dragon front. I won't give it away and maybe dragons play a larger part in books 2 and 3, but the snippet received was more of a tease. That being said the title does not take away from the book and it is an all-around interesting young adult fantasy book.
January 9, 2024
Fun story
Fantasy is not my genre, but I was engaged and cared about the characters. THe author did a good job of creating distinct, interesting characters.
I didn’t feel like the illustrations add anything. There is sufficient description that I already have a clear picture in my mind. The pictures often wreaked havoc with the formatting.
The writing is really good. Many clever turns of phrase and good action.However, the constantly shifting point of view gives it a disjointed feel especially early on before the reader knows what the quest is. I would have liked to know the quest from the very beginning and then start adding characters.
Fantasy is not my genre, but I was engaged and cared about the characters. THe author did a good job of creating distinct, interesting characters.
I didn’t feel like the illustrations add anything. There is sufficient description that I already have a clear picture in my mind. The pictures often wreaked havoc with the formatting.
The writing is really good. Many clever turns of phrase and good action.However, the constantly shifting point of view gives it a disjointed feel especially early on before the reader knows what the quest is. I would have liked to know the quest from the very beginning and then start adding characters.
August 24, 2022
Save the children
This is a tale of sacrifice, awakening, caring and redeeming. The characters come together to form a ragtag team from various walks in life on a mission to rescue some innocent street children. The nightmares these wee ones face will keep you riveted and reading way into the night! Couldn't put it down!
This is a tale of sacrifice, awakening, caring and redeeming. The characters come together to form a ragtag team from various walks in life on a mission to rescue some innocent street children. The nightmares these wee ones face will keep you riveted and reading way into the night! Couldn't put it down!
August 19, 2022
Written to a younger age, I still appreciated the characters and story. I will read another.
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