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Noor #2
The Dragons of Noor
A dreamwalker who has lost her way. A shape shifter who fears his own dark power. A fire herd punished for his magic. Can these three teens keep the human world of Noor and the magical world of Oth from splitting apart?
The ancient trees of Noor are dying. If the blight kills the last azure trees whose deep roots bind the worlds, the bridge between Noor and Oth will split apart forever. Already as Hanna, Miles, and Taunier sail to the source of the blight, the rent between the worlds is widening, and magic is going out of Noor. The quest deepens when a strange wind blows across Noor stealing young children, and Hanna is powerless to protect her younger brother from the stealing wind. The Three journey east to the azure forests of Jarrosh. East to the dragon lands. East to the place where the wind-stolen children were taken. In Jarrosh, among dragons, the Three will be challenged to discover their hidden powers. Each of them must break beyond the boundaries of self to discover the ancient magic joining all to all.
The ancient trees of Noor are dying. If the blight kills the last azure trees whose deep roots bind the worlds, the bridge between Noor and Oth will split apart forever. Already as Hanna, Miles, and Taunier sail to the source of the blight, the rent between the worlds is widening, and magic is going out of Noor. The quest deepens when a strange wind blows across Noor stealing young children, and Hanna is powerless to protect her younger brother from the stealing wind. The Three journey east to the azure forests of Jarrosh. East to the dragon lands. East to the place where the wind-stolen children were taken. In Jarrosh, among dragons, the Three will be challenged to discover their hidden powers. Each of them must break beyond the boundaries of self to discover the ancient magic joining all to all.
432 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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Janet Lee Carey
18 books545 followers~Things are never what they seem. Find the lost inside the dream ~
Janet Lee Carey is the award-winning author of nine Children's and YA novels. Her YA fantasy is critically acclaimed: "Verdict: This is quite simply fantasy at its best–original, beautiful, amazing, and deeply moving.” School Library Journal starred review. Janet links each new book with a charitable organization empowering readers to make a difference in the world. She tours in US and abroad presenting at schools, children’s book festivals, and conferences.
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Janet Lee Carey is the award-winning author of nine Children's and YA novels. Her YA fantasy is critically acclaimed: "Verdict: This is quite simply fantasy at its best–original, beautiful, amazing, and deeply moving.” School Library Journal starred review. Janet links each new book with a charitable organization empowering readers to make a difference in the world. She tours in US and abroad presenting at schools, children’s book festivals, and conferences.
my website
Visit my blogs:
dreamwalks
Library Lions Roar
Book Party photos:
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November 7, 2012
Reviewed by Theresa L. Stowell for TeensReadToo.com
Janet Lee Carey continues the enthralling story of Miles and Hanna in this second book of the Noor saga, following THE BEAST OF NOOR.
In this new piece, the walls between Oth and Noor are crumbling and the trees that guard them are dying. When a strong wind blows through the land and carries away the children, Hanna feels she must find the reason for the theft. She seeks guidance from the deyas, but Tymm, her eight-year-old brother, sneaks out of the house to follow her and the wind steals him, as well.
Hanna sets off on a quest to discover what is going wrong with the kingdom. Miles leaves Othlore, where he is studying magic, to help rescue Tymm and the other missing children. Going along to help is Taunier, their father's sixteen-year-old helper who understands Hanna's unusual abilities. The teens join with a group of dragons, whose interest in solving the mystery could mean the difference between permanent exile and a return home.
This enchanting tale takes readers on a journey they will neither be able to put down nor forget. Carey's characterization is charming, her plot addictive, and her settings beautiful. THE DRAGONS OF NOOR is a must-read for fantasy lovers of all ages!
Janet Lee Carey continues the enthralling story of Miles and Hanna in this second book of the Noor saga, following THE BEAST OF NOOR.
In this new piece, the walls between Oth and Noor are crumbling and the trees that guard them are dying. When a strong wind blows through the land and carries away the children, Hanna feels she must find the reason for the theft. She seeks guidance from the deyas, but Tymm, her eight-year-old brother, sneaks out of the house to follow her and the wind steals him, as well.
Hanna sets off on a quest to discover what is going wrong with the kingdom. Miles leaves Othlore, where he is studying magic, to help rescue Tymm and the other missing children. Going along to help is Taunier, their father's sixteen-year-old helper who understands Hanna's unusual abilities. The teens join with a group of dragons, whose interest in solving the mystery could mean the difference between permanent exile and a return home.
This enchanting tale takes readers on a journey they will neither be able to put down nor forget. Carey's characterization is charming, her plot addictive, and her settings beautiful. THE DRAGONS OF NOOR is a must-read for fantasy lovers of all ages!
December 29, 2011
This should probably be a 5-star book, it's just that I was a little too impatient when I read it, so I wasn't totally captivated. But the characters and the world and the plot are completely brilliant. This is extremely well done.
January 19, 2015
As i said on the first book, this one was absolutely astounding!!! this is my Second favorite book, following the Beast of Noor XD, and i want to own both of these books in the future!!!!! <3
September 12, 2016
Awesome, like all of Carey's books :D
February 2, 2025
DUPLICATE REVIEW (I lost access to my original account): honestly so much better than the first. While I loved the fantasy and adventure of the first. I really enjoyed the growth in character for both Miles and Hannah. This story is such a beautiful fantasy story told with such reverence to earlier fairytales.
December 5, 2019
Honestly so much better than the first. While I loved the fantasy and adventure Of the first. I really enjoyed the growth in character for both Miles and Hanna. This story is just a beautiful fantasy story told in a tone reverent of something older.
August 26, 2021
A wonderful fantasy with ties to reality. Characters captured me from the start, and though there were some spots where it moved slowly, I always wanted to know what was going to happen. I believe this will stay with me and that is a sign of a story well told.
January 11, 2011
I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! While I've not read the first book in this series, The Beast of Noor, I had no problems reading The Dragons of Noor with out being lost at all in the story. It's a fantastic fantasy that both young readers and older readers a like will enjoy.
I really enjoyed the characters. Hanna has this amazing ability as a Dream Walker, Miles her brother is a shapeshifter and his best friend and wonderful love interest Taunier is a fire worker. Together the three of them are out to find their younger brother and find the rest of the missing children who have been swept away by the winds. The three will soon find out they are also the ones who will solve an ancient prophecy, with the help of The Dragons of Noor.
Not only is the adventure these three go on engaging and fun, but I really enjoyed watching how much each of their characters grow. I loved the family dynamics between Hanna and Miles who will do anything to protect each other and find their younger brother. I also enjoyed watching the romance between Hanna and Taunier grow from friends into something much more, as it's sweet, innocent romance. I really admired the fact that they both knew of each other's secrets and have been there to support one another long before they fell in love, and their acceptance of one another is something I loved.
The prophecies are a wonderful mix to their adventures to save the ancient lands and protect the magic that lies there, but it wouldn't be complete with out the dragons. I fell in love with the dragons, as each of their personalities and characters really shown through in the story as well. I'm picky when it comes to reading dragons stories, and I'll admit it wasn't hard to fall in love The Dragons of Noor. It's also the blend of other magical creatures that made the story, like the tree spirits from the waytrees. The waytrees in this story are also characters in their own rights, but I can't say more or it may spoil some of the plot.
Combing a fierce loyalty to the Queen of the dragons, Damausaun, and the bond forged from a close family, and friendship made for relatable characters with not only Hanna, Miles and Taunier, but also the Dragons. I adored the world that Janet created. Set in a beautiful land, with mythological creatures, magic and strong, the characters made this story I would highly recommend. I am looking forward to reading more of Janet's books and I'm hoping there will be more books in this series.
I really enjoyed the characters. Hanna has this amazing ability as a Dream Walker, Miles her brother is a shapeshifter and his best friend and wonderful love interest Taunier is a fire worker. Together the three of them are out to find their younger brother and find the rest of the missing children who have been swept away by the winds. The three will soon find out they are also the ones who will solve an ancient prophecy, with the help of The Dragons of Noor.
Not only is the adventure these three go on engaging and fun, but I really enjoyed watching how much each of their characters grow. I loved the family dynamics between Hanna and Miles who will do anything to protect each other and find their younger brother. I also enjoyed watching the romance between Hanna and Taunier grow from friends into something much more, as it's sweet, innocent romance. I really admired the fact that they both knew of each other's secrets and have been there to support one another long before they fell in love, and their acceptance of one another is something I loved.
The prophecies are a wonderful mix to their adventures to save the ancient lands and protect the magic that lies there, but it wouldn't be complete with out the dragons. I fell in love with the dragons, as each of their personalities and characters really shown through in the story as well. I'm picky when it comes to reading dragons stories, and I'll admit it wasn't hard to fall in love The Dragons of Noor. It's also the blend of other magical creatures that made the story, like the tree spirits from the waytrees. The waytrees in this story are also characters in their own rights, but I can't say more or it may spoil some of the plot.
Combing a fierce loyalty to the Queen of the dragons, Damausaun, and the bond forged from a close family, and friendship made for relatable characters with not only Hanna, Miles and Taunier, but also the Dragons. I adored the world that Janet created. Set in a beautiful land, with mythological creatures, magic and strong, the characters made this story I would highly recommend. I am looking forward to reading more of Janet's books and I'm hoping there will be more books in this series.
January 11, 2011
I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! While I've not read the first book in this series, The Beast of Noor, I had no problems reading The Dragons of Noor with out being lost at all in the story. It's a fantastic fantasy that both young readers and older readers a like will enjoy.
I really enjoyed the characters. Hanna has this amazing ability as a Dream Walker, Miles her brother is a shapeshifter and his best friend and wonderful love interest Taunier is a fire worker. Together the three of them are out to find their younger brother and find the rest of the missing children who have been swept away by the winds. The three will soon find out they are also the ones who will solve an ancient prophecy, with the help of The Dragons of Noor.
Not only is the adventure these three go on engaging and fun, but I really enjoyed watching how much each of their characters grow. I loved the family dynamics between Hanna and Miles who will do anything to protect each other and find their younger brother. I also enjoyed watching the romance between Hanna and Taunier grow from friends into something much more, as it's sweet, innocent romance. I really admired the fact that they both knew of each other's secrets and have been there to support one another long before they fell in love, and their acceptance of one another is something I loved.
The prophecies are a wonderful mix to their adventures to save the ancient lands and protect the magic that lies there, but it wouldn't be complete with out the dragons. I fell in love with the dragons, as each of their personalities and characters really shown through in the story as well. I'm picky when it comes to reading dragons stories, and I'll admit it wasn't hard to fall in love The Dragons of Noor. It's also the blend of other magical creatures that made the story, like the tree spirits from the waytrees. The waytrees in this story are also characters in their own rights, but I can't say more or it may spoil some of the plot.
Combing a fierce loyalty to the Queen of the dragons, Damausaun, and the bond forged from a close family, and friendship made for relatable characters with not only Hanna, Miles and Taunier, but also the Dragons. I adored the world that Janet created. Set in a beautiful land, with mythological creatures, magic and strong, the characters made this story I would highly recommend. I am looking forward to reading more of Janet's books and I'm hoping there will be more books in this series.
I really enjoyed the characters. Hanna has this amazing ability as a Dream Walker, Miles her brother is a shapeshifter and his best friend and wonderful love interest Taunier is a fire worker. Together the three of them are out to find their younger brother and find the rest of the missing children who have been swept away by the winds. The three will soon find out they are also the ones who will solve an ancient prophecy, with the help of The Dragons of Noor.
Not only is the adventure these three go on engaging and fun, but I really enjoyed watching how much each of their characters grow. I loved the family dynamics between Hanna and Miles who will do anything to protect each other and find their younger brother. I also enjoyed watching the romance between Hanna and Taunier grow from friends into something much more, as it's sweet, innocent romance. I really admired the fact that they both knew of each other's secrets and have been there to support one another long before they fell in love, and their acceptance of one another is something I loved.
The prophecies are a wonderful mix to their adventures to save the ancient lands and protect the magic that lies there, but it wouldn't be complete with out the dragons. I fell in love with the dragons, as each of their personalities and characters really shown through in the story as well. I'm picky when it comes to reading dragons stories, and I'll admit it wasn't hard to fall in love The Dragons of Noor. It's also the blend of other magical creatures that made the story, like the tree spirits from the waytrees. The waytrees in this story are also characters in their own rights, but I can't say more or it may spoil some of the plot.
Combing a fierce loyalty to the Queen of the dragons, Damausaun, and the bond forged from a close family, and friendship made for relatable characters with not only Hanna, Miles and Taunier, but also the Dragons. I adored the world that Janet created. Set in a beautiful land, with mythological creatures, magic and strong, the characters made this story I would highly recommend. I am looking forward to reading more of Janet's books and I'm hoping there will be more books in this series.
September 1, 2011
Even if it were not the author's intention and this book were solely fanatically based on the struggles of magical creatures and their human counterparts, there's still the fact that each group of characters in this book can be replaced with a group of people/things in the real world. The ignorant group of kings-men, whose only motivation for felling all the ancient trees of Noor is to satisfy a king who wishes to rebuild his city with the best wood; would represent all the people who have ravaged the wilderness in the pursuit of expansion. The trees protectors or the dragons would be the people who are aware of our impact and who are taking little steps to improve our lives. The children themselves who go on a perilous journey to save the trees - passing between the worlds - are the countless organizations whose sole purpose is to protect the land and its creatures.
In the book the ancient azure waytrees serve as not only home to their spirits but as a bridge between the rifting human world of Noor and the magical world of Oth - once combined and NoorOth. Without Oth, Noor is losing all sense of anything magical. The people become somewhat of a shell of themselves, losing their ability to dream and to use their imagination. Soon their own existence would be threatened.
In our own world progress is what motivates us, smoothes the path of the future. But the smooth pavement we walk on is the very pavement destroying us. Janet Lee Carey weaves all this into a beautiful story of the main character Hanna who uses her power of Dream-walking to help the dragons along with her friend/love interest and her brother who chose to help the dragon's who were bound by their ancient "contract" that would grant them their home back once fulfilled.
I found it interesting on how the author used this spinoff of dragons. We are used the beautiful, horrifying strength of dragons and their overwhelming size. But int his book they are depicted as defenseless. They are unable to take charge of their own lives and abilities to protect their home and waytrees due to their treaty of peace (they are not allowed to kill humans for 500 years). Yet each character is rightfully terrified of these creatures when they first meet and keep their council as well as respect despite the dragons' boundaries. I love to read books that change up the stories that we're used to and think that this is a good example of it.
July 18, 2013
Ill prophecies are coming true in the land: the trees holding together the ethereal world of Oth and earthly world of Noor are drying, dragons are coming out into the open in expectation of ending their exile from Oth, and Noor children are being stolen away by a violent wind. It is up to Hanna and Miles to find solutions to all these events, especially after their younger brother is stolen. Finally, their quest leads them to the mighty dragons. With the dragons’ help, they are able to breach the fading connection between the two worlds to discover the stolen children, return the dragons back to their homeland of Oth, and heal the original World Tree to rebuild the connection between the two worlds.
Miles, Hanna, and the worlds of Oth and Noor return again in this companion book to The Beast of Noor. Readers will see how the events of the first book shape the lives of Hanna and Miles as they face even more chaos and catastrophe. They are the only people alive on Noor to have experienced a connection to Oth. That connection sets them apart to handle the task of healing the two worlds. Carey is a master world-builder in creating a place unlike anything readers have ever seen, with worlds that have emotion, heart, and drive. In this case, Carey’s worlds are more characters than settings. The Dragons of Noor is a totally engrossing, past-paced read that any fantasy fan would enjoy.
(Found on Children's Book and Play Review)
Miles, Hanna, and the worlds of Oth and Noor return again in this companion book to The Beast of Noor. Readers will see how the events of the first book shape the lives of Hanna and Miles as they face even more chaos and catastrophe. They are the only people alive on Noor to have experienced a connection to Oth. That connection sets them apart to handle the task of healing the two worlds. Carey is a master world-builder in creating a place unlike anything readers have ever seen, with worlds that have emotion, heart, and drive. In this case, Carey’s worlds are more characters than settings. The Dragons of Noor is a totally engrossing, past-paced read that any fantasy fan would enjoy.
(Found on Children's Book and Play Review)
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January 26, 2012
I liked this book better than the Beast of Noor, which is the first book. It had a better feel to it, the Beast of Noor was very dark. This carries on the story of the brother and sister and how they help their world with the magic they have been given. The language would be difficult for younger readers so this would be 13 and up. There is a little violence and a kiss so it's very clean.
January 13, 2012
A fantasy with dragons and magic, yet with very real implications for today's world. In order to save their land, Noor, Hanna and Miles must find a way to save the Waytrees which bind the worlds together, and which have been harvested almost to extinction.
February 15, 2011
I read this before it's prequel but it was still good.
February 25, 2011
I read this without knowing it was the second book. It wasn't too hard.
June 23, 2011
i LOVED THIS BOOK ALOT THE DRAGONS ARE COOL
December 16, 2015
Oops, didn't realize this was a sequel to Beasts of Noor...
July 18, 2011
Did not hate it or loved it. After reading a bit, I could not really get in to it. Might try again later.
December 9, 2011
interesting
March 14, 2012
This was a wonderful dragon story. I was fascinated with the characters and how their gifts helped to not only save the dragons but save their world. Love it!
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