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The Wisdom of Dragons #1
Dragon's-Eye View
Unlike his twin sister and most of his friends, Tyber has never been impressed with dragons. Instead of admiring them and their riders, he’s busy doing whatever he can to make sure his siblings have enough to eat.
But after getting caught helping a friend commit an act of petty theft, Tyber is given a choice between imprisonment or entering the King’s Royal Academy of Dragon Riders. New recruits are desperately needed in the face of an escalating war, and King Cadwaller is offering a bonus to any family that enrolls its young adult sons. Even larger bonuses await those who go on to become Royal Hordesmen.
It sounds like a golden opportunity for Tyber and his family. But can he endure the trials of the academy and overcome his distaste for serving the king he blames for his family’s poverty? Neither task, however, will be as difficult as winning the loyalty of a young dragon named Rius and accepting the wisdom of dragons.
Dragon’s-Eye View is the first novella in a quick-paced serial spin-off set in The Dragoneer universe. Shorter reads for today’s fast-paced life, each book advances Tyber’s adventures with his dragon Rius in this dragon rider fantasy appropriate for most ages.
But after getting caught helping a friend commit an act of petty theft, Tyber is given a choice between imprisonment or entering the King’s Royal Academy of Dragon Riders. New recruits are desperately needed in the face of an escalating war, and King Cadwaller is offering a bonus to any family that enrolls its young adult sons. Even larger bonuses await those who go on to become Royal Hordesmen.
It sounds like a golden opportunity for Tyber and his family. But can he endure the trials of the academy and overcome his distaste for serving the king he blames for his family’s poverty? Neither task, however, will be as difficult as winning the loyalty of a young dragon named Rius and accepting the wisdom of dragons.
Dragon’s-Eye View is the first novella in a quick-paced serial spin-off set in The Dragoneer universe. Shorter reads for today’s fast-paced life, each book advances Tyber’s adventures with his dragon Rius in this dragon rider fantasy appropriate for most ages.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2019
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Vickie Knestaut
22 books45 followersAll books are also with her husband Danny Knestaut
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July 3, 2021
Decent coming of age story
A kingdom that relies on dragons for combat has seen numerous groups of dragon riders vanquished in the West, where another kingdom seeks to invade. The only one jolding the line is a group headed by a female dragon rider. This is of course stifled because it has long been thought that women are too fragile emotionally to handle binding with a dragon.
The main character's twin sister walks with him to the dragon academy, where he has a choice: pass the first trial or go to prison. She scolds him for his attitude about the academy, & says she would give anything for the chance he now has. The story centers around his introduction to the world of the academy, a terrible fire that destroyed the area of the city where his family lived, and his getting his first bonus...along with the decision he has to make on whether or not to stay for the second bonus.
The first day they go oast the weyr, he sees a dragon the coloor of his sister's eyes (and his, but that doesn't register with someone who has no mirror). He soon discovers the locks of his hair, shorn, were used as an amulet around the meck of that dragon, to have that same dragon bond with him. He finds himself able to talk with his dragon, who is way too young for armed combat according to the lore, more than he can talk to other people.
This is the first book in a series.
A kingdom that relies on dragons for combat has seen numerous groups of dragon riders vanquished in the West, where another kingdom seeks to invade. The only one jolding the line is a group headed by a female dragon rider. This is of course stifled because it has long been thought that women are too fragile emotionally to handle binding with a dragon.
The main character's twin sister walks with him to the dragon academy, where he has a choice: pass the first trial or go to prison. She scolds him for his attitude about the academy, & says she would give anything for the chance he now has. The story centers around his introduction to the world of the academy, a terrible fire that destroyed the area of the city where his family lived, and his getting his first bonus...along with the decision he has to make on whether or not to stay for the second bonus.
The first day they go oast the weyr, he sees a dragon the coloor of his sister's eyes (and his, but that doesn't register with someone who has no mirror). He soon discovers the locks of his hair, shorn, were used as an amulet around the meck of that dragon, to have that same dragon bond with him. He finds himself able to talk with his dragon, who is way too young for armed combat according to the lore, more than he can talk to other people.
This is the first book in a series.
August 6, 2021
I am very impressed with this first book of a unique and fascinating series about dragons and dragon riders and have already bought the rest of the series.
There is a lyrical beauty in this book--a freshness and simplicity that is a pleasure to read. It's beautifully written and reads like a medieval novel with the addition of the dragons. A war is going badly with heavy losses of dragons and riders. Out of dire necessity, the ranks have been thrown open to the common folk--males only. The dragons are young and inexperienced. The great city has areas where citizens struggle in terrible poverty. This is not where potential dragon riders come from. A dragon rider catches a desperate young would-be thief who is only trying to help feed his younger brothers and sisters, his twin sister and his father and grandfather. Our protagonist has a choice--prison or the dragon riders. And, if he passes the first trial, he can claim the first reward and go home. He wants nothing to do with dragons he meets the dragon he's
There is a lyrical beauty in this book--a freshness and simplicity that is a pleasure to read. It's beautifully written and reads like a medieval novel with the addition of the dragons. A war is going badly with heavy losses of dragons and riders. Out of dire necessity, the ranks have been thrown open to the common folk--males only. The dragons are young and inexperienced. The great city has areas where citizens struggle in terrible poverty. This is not where potential dragon riders come from. A dragon rider catches a desperate young would-be thief who is only trying to help feed his younger brothers and sisters, his twin sister and his father and grandfather. Our protagonist has a choice--prison or the dragon riders. And, if he passes the first trial, he can claim the first reward and go home. He wants nothing to do with dragons he meets the dragon he's
July 28, 2021
Excellent story!
Tyber doesn't care much for dragons. Actually, he really doesn't like them at all! He has more important things to worry about, like helping to feed his family... Then something happens and he ends up at the Kings Academy of Dragon Riders! There he will be able to earn money to help his family, make new friends and meets Rius, A beautiful young blue dragon! But will Tyber stay or will he leave after the first training sessions? He has some serious decisions to make for his future... This is the first book of The Wisdom of Dragons series and I found myself totally immersed from the beginning. With strong characters and excellent plotting, I was carried along with Tyber and what he is going through. I was totally entertained and can't wait to read the second book...
Tyber doesn't care much for dragons. Actually, he really doesn't like them at all! He has more important things to worry about, like helping to feed his family... Then something happens and he ends up at the Kings Academy of Dragon Riders! There he will be able to earn money to help his family, make new friends and meets Rius, A beautiful young blue dragon! But will Tyber stay or will he leave after the first training sessions? He has some serious decisions to make for his future... This is the first book of The Wisdom of Dragons series and I found myself totally immersed from the beginning. With strong characters and excellent plotting, I was carried along with Tyber and what he is going through. I was totally entertained and can't wait to read the second book...
October 3, 2022
An excellent coming of age story
Sadly for me this is the first in a series. It is week written and the characters are compelling. You can really relate to the teenaged main character. This books talks with insight of the challenges of growing up poor. The wrier understands how the day to day assumptions we make to live constrain our choices and our future barring a significant emotional event. Tyler has that event and it changes everything. I can only hope that in the rest of the series it changes for everybody in the family and the city.
Sadly for me this is the first in a series. It is week written and the characters are compelling. You can really relate to the teenaged main character. This books talks with insight of the challenges of growing up poor. The wrier understands how the day to day assumptions we make to live constrain our choices and our future barring a significant emotional event. Tyler has that event and it changes everything. I can only hope that in the rest of the series it changes for everybody in the family and the city.
October 6, 2022
I love stories with unlikely heroes. This is such a tale. Double benefit- it’s got dragons in it. If you are a fan of Anne McCaffrey, Christopher Pasolini and Irene Redford, I think you will enjoy Book 1 in what will be a saga.
If you think I am going to lay out the story for you- nay nay, all I am going to tell you is what I have already done.
Sometimes the best journey is to a place you’ve never been before. Let yourself be immersed in the world Mr. and Mrs. Knestaut have created.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I am heading back to this world of dragons; I bought book 2.
If you think I am going to lay out the story for you- nay nay, all I am going to tell you is what I have already done.
Sometimes the best journey is to a place you’ve never been before. Let yourself be immersed in the world Mr. and Mrs. Knestaut have created.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I am heading back to this world of dragons; I bought book 2.
April 18, 2024
Another Winner!!
Another masterpiece for Vickie and Danny Knestaut! I love the way this story alludes to Trysten and her weyr. I.read all of Trysten's story so far. Now to see how she is affecting the hopes and aspirations of Theola and Tryber. An insightful coming of age story. I highly re commend for all ages!
Another masterpiece for Vickie and Danny Knestaut! I love the way this story alludes to Trysten and her weyr. I.read all of Trysten's story so far. Now to see how she is affecting the hopes and aspirations of Theola and Tryber. An insightful coming of age story. I highly re commend for all ages!
January 22, 2021
Dragons!
Enjoyable beginning to a fantasy series with a regular guy getting dragged into dragonriding! Relatable characters and a bit of mystic made this a favorite for me. Loved it!
Enjoyable beginning to a fantasy series with a regular guy getting dragged into dragonriding! Relatable characters and a bit of mystic made this a favorite for me. Loved it!
August 8, 2021
Fabulous
I love dragon stories, not the romantic shifter type, but rather the wonderful bonding of a dragon and a rider. I enjoyed this story like I did all of the Dragons of Pern books. Looks like a great series.
I love dragon stories, not the romantic shifter type, but rather the wonderful bonding of a dragon and a rider. I enjoyed this story like I did all of the Dragons of Pern books. Looks like a great series.
February 17, 2023
A great book to read and enjoy reading it.
You are taken on a crazy journey for a young man to keep himself out of jail and serve the king. The author did a great job with the book you can't stop reading the book.
You are taken on a crazy journey for a young man to keep himself out of jail and serve the king. The author did a great job with the book you can't stop reading the book.
March 13, 2024
Easy to read
I enjoyed the story very much. It is well written and appropriate for all ages. It follows most dragon fantasy tropes. I am looking forward to reading more in the series.
I enjoyed the story very much. It is well written and appropriate for all ages. It follows most dragon fantasy tropes. I am looking forward to reading more in the series.
March 1, 2025
dragons
A three nice introduction to the series. well thought out and it’s very much say what am I gonna do now as a teenager? Where am I going in my life and very very interesting
A three nice introduction to the series. well thought out and it’s very much say what am I gonna do now as a teenager? Where am I going in my life and very very interesting
April 8, 2025
solid!
Didn’t take long to read but I truly did enjoy it. This book takes you back to where the series began but from a different perspective. You meet a few familiar characters so it feels like home.
More please!
Didn’t take long to read but I truly did enjoy it. This book takes you back to where the series began but from a different perspective. You meet a few familiar characters so it feels like home.
More please!
September 14, 2025
fun
A fun story, due to the very likable characters. Although they struggle with hard decisions, they say positive and supportive of each other. Life can be hard outside the walls of the city, but perseverance builds character!
A fun story, due to the very likable characters. Although they struggle with hard decisions, they say positive and supportive of each other. Life can be hard outside the walls of the city, but perseverance builds character!
December 24, 2020
What a great first book in a series especially for people who like reading about dragons. I really enjoyed it and read it in one sitting. Looking forward to reading more of this series.
December 26, 2020
Argh... A series!
And now I'm hooked enough that I'll have to read them all rarely happens. So far, its well done so I'm not pissed about the precipitous ending.
And now I'm hooked enough that I'll have to read them all rarely happens. So far, its well done so I'm not pissed about the precipitous ending.
May 24, 2021
On to the next
Loved loved loved it onto the next book. I can’t wait to see what those two get up to. And what is the Master?
Loved loved loved it onto the next book. I can’t wait to see what those two get up to. And what is the Master?
June 24, 2021
Good read
I liked the main character in the book.
I liked that there was no foul language or inappropriate parts.
It would be good to have a storyline that was unexpected.
I liked the main character in the book.
I liked that there was no foul language or inappropriate parts.
It would be good to have a storyline that was unexpected.
March 19, 2022
Dragons Eye View
Really enjoyed reading this short but very interesting story. Looking forward to reading more of this type. Highly recommend reading.
Really enjoyed reading this short but very interesting story. Looking forward to reading more of this type. Highly recommend reading.
July 14, 2022
Slow but sure
The story starts out slow and, just like the main character, becomes more sure of its self.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
The story starts out slow and, just like the main character, becomes more sure of its self.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
September 26, 2022
wisdom
He is desperate. His mistake changes lives. A quick coming of age tale in a beautiful world that leaves you wanting more. A Clean, adventure.
He is desperate. His mistake changes lives. A quick coming of age tale in a beautiful world that leaves you wanting more. A Clean, adventure.
December 31, 2022
YA but very slow-developing and not much flavor to the story.
March 28, 2023
This is a nice steady first series
The characters building is good
The story flows real well
What’s not to like
The characters building is good
The story flows real well
What’s not to like
May 11, 2023
Very decent dragon story with some mystery but the character development seemed rushed and didn’t fully ring true to me.
November 8, 2023
Enjoyed the read
I wish the book was longer. I enjoyed reading this and feel like I should have started with this series first.
I wish the book was longer. I enjoyed reading this and feel like I should have started with this series first.
September 3, 2025
love these authors absolutely LOVED the Dragoneer series and this book didn't disappoint..will be reading the rest!
December 18, 2021
This was a really good and enjoyable young adult novel which I found very moving. I will look for others by these two authors (wife and husband - Danny Knestaut is the co author but is not mentioned above).
April 28, 2021
A (very) short read.
A young man, struggling to provide for his family, is caught in a crime and pretty much forced to join the ranks of students in the dragon academy. (Who has to be forced? Maybe a young man who blames the king's misdeeds for his family's misfortunes and wants nothing to do with serving such a man?)
Interesting characters, although some could use more fleshing out. The pace of the story is very fast, as to be expected from a novella. Depth of plotting and character development are sacrificed to keep the volume short, but it's still an interesting read and I look forward to more stories in this universe.
A young man, struggling to provide for his family, is caught in a crime and pretty much forced to join the ranks of students in the dragon academy. (Who has to be forced? Maybe a young man who blames the king's misdeeds for his family's misfortunes and wants nothing to do with serving such a man?)
Interesting characters, although some could use more fleshing out. The pace of the story is very fast, as to be expected from a novella. Depth of plotting and character development are sacrificed to keep the volume short, but it's still an interesting read and I look forward to more stories in this universe.
April 2, 2022
Great first book!
A really great intro to the story and characters. A boy who cares for his family gets the opportunity to help them in an incredible way. I look forward to seeing the story play out...
A really great intro to the story and characters. A boy who cares for his family gets the opportunity to help them in an incredible way. I look forward to seeing the story play out...
October 31, 2019
Awesome
Awesome read with s different take on dragons and their riders with a coming of age and binding of a dragon.
Awesome read with s different take on dragons and their riders with a coming of age and binding of a dragon.
November 3, 2019
Entire series is Magical
Read the main dragoneer series and this as a placeholder while waiting for #6. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that loves a good dragon bond.
Read the main dragoneer series and this as a placeholder while waiting for #6. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that loves a good dragon bond.
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