Dragonborn
1st Edition
Published on 2. February 2012
978-1-4063-4207-9 (ISBN)
Description
In a world where magic has become wild, and evil is afoot, can the forces for good prevail?
When Flaxfield the great wizard dies, his apprentice Sam is left without a master. As the wizards gather for his Finishing, Sam does not know whom to trust and whom he should fear. He sets off alone with only his dragon Starback for company, little realizing the perils that lie in wait. This powerful opening book of the Flaxfield Quartet is an adventure story told with great lyricism and power.
When Flaxfield the great wizard dies, his apprentice Sam is left without a master. As the wizards gather for his Finishing, Sam does not know whom to trust and whom he should fear. He sets off alone with only his dragon Starback for company, little realizing the perils that lie in wait. This powerful opening book of the Flaxfield Quartet is an adventure story told with great lyricism and power.
Reviews / Votes
Forward's novel has it's own voice and strength...the prose is readable and accessible. The ground has been enticingly prepared for the three volumes which will follow * Books For Keeps *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 to 14 years
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-4207-9 (9781406342079)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Toby Forward has worked full time as a children's writer for many years. He is the author of The Wolf's Story, The Christmas Mouse, The First Day of School and Travelling Backwards. Dragonborn is the first novel in Toby's new series, the Flaxfield Quartet.
