In the Shadow of the Dragon King

June 1, 2016

Gr 9 Up-The first installment of this trilogy introduces two boys from different worlds who must join forces to save those they love. Eric, a squire training to become a powerful knight, comes from a land filled with magic, dragons, and war. He yearns for a quest that will prove to all that he is no longer a child but a man ready to take his place with the other knights. David, a teen from the modern world, is trying to get through school and not ruin his friendship with Charlotte, whom he secretly loves. When David and Charlotte are transported to another world, their lives are devoted to saving the world from the Dragon King. Considering they just learned that dragons are real, this seems like quite a daunting task. They must learn whom to trust and how to achieve their goal in a foreign land. To succeed in this quest, the two boys must put aside their egos and learn to fight as one. Keller Ford's debut novel will have YA fantasy readers thrilled to enter this new realm of dynamic characters and creatures. VERDICT Teens who love J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Paolini will especially enjoy this series.-Jessica Strefling, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit Library

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