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The Stardrake Effect
A tale of a woman and her stardrake…
Kayla’s parents had always told her that they would get her a stardrake when she was older…
They died and never did.
Now, on the verge of graduating from StarCorps Academy with her PhD, Kayla decides the time is right and volunteers for a service drake raising program.
It lasts one year.
At the end, she must return the stardrake so it can be trained and paired with an owner who needs it.
Expecting it to be all cuddles and cuteness, Kayla is unprepared when she is given Barnabus, a bundle of trouble. He turns her life upside down, putting her whole academic career in jeopardy.
Will she even last the year?
If she does, how can she give up something she has started to love?
Inspired by a true story, The Stardrake Effect, is an emotionally resonant tale stuffed with laughter, friendship, spaceships and heartbreak.
Kayla’s parents had always told her that they would get her a stardrake when she was older…
They died and never did.
Now, on the verge of graduating from StarCorps Academy with her PhD, Kayla decides the time is right and volunteers for a service drake raising program.
It lasts one year.
At the end, she must return the stardrake so it can be trained and paired with an owner who needs it.
Expecting it to be all cuddles and cuteness, Kayla is unprepared when she is given Barnabus, a bundle of trouble. He turns her life upside down, putting her whole academic career in jeopardy.
Will she even last the year?
If she does, how can she give up something she has started to love?
Inspired by a true story, The Stardrake Effect, is an emotionally resonant tale stuffed with laughter, friendship, spaceships and heartbreak.
- GenresFantasy
250 pages, Paperback
Published November 5, 2019
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About the author
Scott King
24 books43 followersScott King is an author and photographer. He was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Ocean City, Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in film from Towson University, and his M.F.A. in film from American University.
“DAD! A Documentary Graphic Novel,” King’s first book was published in Fall ’09. He is also the creator and writer of “Holiday Wars.”
King is a game photographer based in Texas. His most common shoots are for websites, online stores, and for other marketing needs. He also produces an annual calendar that highlights board and other hobby games.
King was first introduced to the entertainment industry in high school when he was hired as a production assistant on “Runaway Bride.” At the time, he served as a reporter for the school newspaper and although another student was assigned the article about the movie King was determined to write it. He snuck into a press conference where Gary Marshall was meeting with local media, so that he could out-scoop his fellow student. Durring the meeting King asked a few questions about how the movie would affect bus routes and local businesses. The next day he was hired and he’s been working in the entrainment industry ever since.
“DAD! A Documentary Graphic Novel,” King’s first book was published in Fall ’09. He is also the creator and writer of “Holiday Wars.”
King is a game photographer based in Texas. His most common shoots are for websites, online stores, and for other marketing needs. He also produces an annual calendar that highlights board and other hobby games.
King was first introduced to the entertainment industry in high school when he was hired as a production assistant on “Runaway Bride.” At the time, he served as a reporter for the school newspaper and although another student was assigned the article about the movie King was determined to write it. He snuck into a press conference where Gary Marshall was meeting with local media, so that he could out-scoop his fellow student. Durring the meeting King asked a few questions about how the movie would affect bus routes and local businesses. The next day he was hired and he’s been working in the entrainment industry ever since.
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December 19, 2019I hated Barnabus in the beginning and didn't know how its responsibility was given to a young person.
I liked the science fiction parts of the story aka The talking about the space ships and the different materials .
Unfortunately,there wasn't enough of that to keep me reading.
I liked the science fiction parts of the story aka The talking about the space ships and the different materials .
Unfortunately,there wasn't enough of that to keep me reading.
December 4, 2021
Set in the future, the story has a sci-fi texture. The character is challenged by relationships and studies as well as dealing with a stardrake. What she wasn't prepared for was saying good-bye at the end of her year with the stardrake. Will she have the ability to raise any service animal, knowing deep down she can't keep it? Scott King incorporates technical science into the story without hindering the reader with technical jargon. He captures the University experience of a head strong, intelligent and independent young girl who meets her match in the stardrake she is fostering. I really hope that there's more books to follow. Highly recommend.
November 28, 2022
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a wonderful story for anybody who likes dogs, the relationship that builds between the trainer and animal.
The fun and the heartache.
A really good mix of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
A quick easy read
This was a wonderful story for anybody who likes dogs, the relationship that builds between the trainer and animal.
The fun and the heartache.
A really good mix of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
A quick easy read
November 14, 2019
Note: I listened to this book through audible, and I highly recommend you do the same; Marti Dumas does an excellent job bring the Kayla to life.
Scott King does a great job capturing the university experience, minus the surviving on ramen part (unless that was just me). If you're a lover of dogs, you'll love the relationship between Kayla and her stardrake. I'd love to see a sequel that explores another stardrake that acts more like a cat, with an utter indifference to the plot.
A fast, fun, read. Best enjoyed as an audio book.
Scott King does a great job capturing the university experience, minus the surviving on ramen part (unless that was just me). If you're a lover of dogs, you'll love the relationship between Kayla and her stardrake. I'd love to see a sequel that explores another stardrake that acts more like a cat, with an utter indifference to the plot.
A fast, fun, read. Best enjoyed as an audio book.
November 15, 2019
Written by Scott King, this novel follows Kayla as she embarks to take care of a stardrake, a dragon like creature that is used in many different services.
If you enjoy novels about raising animals and the kind of trouble they can get into as well as just service animals in general, this is a good novel for you.
Personally, I just couldn't get into the story. I found it difficult to read.
If you enjoy novels about raising animals and the kind of trouble they can get into as well as just service animals in general, this is a good novel for you.
Personally, I just couldn't get into the story. I found it difficult to read.
November 6, 2019
Space and friendship - a delight to read
This heartwarming story of a girl and her service stardrake was utterly compelling, and wonderful to read. The sci-fi/space theme along with the service animal training storyline was very well executed, and I can't wait to read more stories set in this amazing world.
This heartwarming story of a girl and her service stardrake was utterly compelling, and wonderful to read. The sci-fi/space theme along with the service animal training storyline was very well executed, and I can't wait to read more stories set in this amazing world.
October 25, 2019
I really liked this book!! It was fun and deep yet very entertaining. The characters where fully fleshed and the story was engaging!
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