- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: HarperTrophy; Reprint edition (Jun 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0064405257
- ISBN-13: 978-0064405256
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Format:Paperback
Laurence Yep's conclusion to the Dragon of the Lost Sea is as fine as any of his previous books, most notably Dragon Steel. Mr. Yep has captured the restless, jesting spirit of the monkey and the pride of the dragon from the Chinese myths and put them into a delightful series.
Our tale begins (or rather, continues) with the intrepid team of Monkey, the Dragon Princess Shimmer, and her companion Indigo on a quest to recover the dragon cauldron: a bowl that holds the future of a sea-a sea that is Shimmer's clan's past, present, and future. Captured by the Witch Civet, the Inland Sea can only be restored...with the cauldron. Trapped within the artifact is the soul of a human boy, Shimmer's friend Thorn. Now, however, the relic is no longer an instrument of importance to just the Inland Sea. The cauldron has fallen into the hands of a terrible entity, the Boneless King, and all must risk everything to thwart the King from boiling the dragon seas away.
But more than just battle awaits in this wonderfully magical and creative novel. Shimmer's brother has turned on her, and even though she is a high Princess of the dragons, Shimmer has been exiled for taking the Dream Pearl: the source of her only magic-by her brother's manipulations and lies, for their mother had willed the pearl to Shimmer. The group must face everything from living statues, flying mountains, and startling revelations of the past to recover Thorn...and the future of the entire dragon race, and the world for that matter, for before Thorn freed him (albeit unknowingly), the Boneless King has had time to plot his revenge...
This tale is one of Laurence Yep's finest, along with
the other Dragon of the Lost Sea books, Tongues of Jade, Dragonwings and Dragon's Gate.
Our tale begins (or rather, continues) with the intrepid team of Monkey, the Dragon Princess Shimmer, and her companion Indigo on a quest to recover the dragon cauldron: a bowl that holds the future of a sea-a sea that is Shimmer's clan's past, present, and future. Captured by the Witch Civet, the Inland Sea can only be restored...with the cauldron. Trapped within the artifact is the soul of a human boy, Shimmer's friend Thorn. Now, however, the relic is no longer an instrument of importance to just the Inland Sea. The cauldron has fallen into the hands of a terrible entity, the Boneless King, and all must risk everything to thwart the King from boiling the dragon seas away.
But more than just battle awaits in this wonderfully magical and creative novel. Shimmer's brother has turned on her, and even though she is a high Princess of the dragons, Shimmer has been exiled for taking the Dream Pearl: the source of her only magic-by her brother's manipulations and lies, for their mother had willed the pearl to Shimmer. The group must face everything from living statues, flying mountains, and startling revelations of the past to recover Thorn...and the future of the entire dragon race, and the world for that matter, for before Thorn freed him (albeit unknowingly), the Boneless King has had time to plot his revenge...
This tale is one of Laurence Yep's finest, along with
the other Dragon of the Lost Sea books, Tongues of Jade, Dragonwings and Dragon's Gate.
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Shimmer Fights the Final Battle -- a review by Vijay
27 Feb 2004
Format:Paperback
In the final book of the Dragon Series by Laurence Yep, Shimmer, the dragon princess, and Monkey and Indigo fight the last battle against the Boneless King to save Shimmers home. The Boneless King, disguised as the butcher, has evil men who try to kill Shimmer and her friends.The bonless Kings allies are very powerful and Shimmer and Monkey and Indigo nearly die When Thorn, the human boy, gets his soul stuck inside the dragon cauldron, Shimmer and her friends find it hard to continue. The Boneless King wants the cauldron because he wants to boil Shimmers home, the sea. Shimmer, Indigo, and Monkey make a long and dangerous journey to the dragon kingdom but things get worse, for Shimmers brother, Pomfret, has sided with the Boneless King.
The book starts out a little bit slowly but if you are patient you will love it. This is a great book -- it is my favorite book of the Dragon Series and maybe my favorite book ever. I rate this a five star because of Laurence Yeps great way of describing things, and of giving people actions that fit their personalities. Monkeys personality makes him the funniest character in the book -- he makes fun of Shimmer, cheats in games against her, and a lot more funny stuff. The story is full of surprises. People who like mystery, humor, and lots of adventure all in one will enjoy this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Amazing, satisfying conclusion to the fine series
12 April 1997
Format:Paperback
Laurence Yep's conclusion to the Dragon of the Lost Sea is as fine as any of his previous books, most notably Dragon Steel. Mr. Yep has captured the restless, jesting spirit of the monkey and the pride of the dragon from the Chinese myths and put them into a delightful series.
Our tale begins (or rather, continues) with the intrepid team of Monkey, the Dragon Princess Shimmer, and her companion Indigo on a quest to recover the dragon cauldron: a bowl that holds the future of a sea-a sea that is Shimmer's clan's past, present, and future. Captured by the Witch Civet, the Inland Sea can only be restored...with the cauldron. Trapped within the artifact is the soul of a human boy, Shimmer's friend Thorn. Now, however, the relic is no longer an instrument of importance to just the Inland Sea. The cauldron has fallen into the hands of a terrible entity, the Boneless King, and all must risk everything to thwart the King from boiling the dragon seas away.
But more than just battle awaits in this wonderfully magical and creative novel. Shimmer's brother has turned on her, and even though she is a high Princess of the dragons, Shimmer has been exiled for taking the Dream Pearl: the source of her only magic-by her brother's manipulations and lies, for their mother had willed the pearl to Shimmer. The group must face everything from living statues, flying mountains, and startling revelations of the past to recover Thorn...and the future of the entire dragon race, and the world for that matter, for before Thorn freed him (albeit unknowingly), the Boneless King has had time to plot his revenge...
This tale is one of Laurence Yep's finest, along with
the other Dragon of the Lost Sea books, Tongues of Jade, Dragonwings and Dragon's Gate
Our tale begins (or rather, continues) with the intrepid team of Monkey, the Dragon Princess Shimmer, and her companion Indigo on a quest to recover the dragon cauldron: a bowl that holds the future of a sea-a sea that is Shimmer's clan's past, present, and future. Captured by the Witch Civet, the Inland Sea can only be restored...with the cauldron. Trapped within the artifact is the soul of a human boy, Shimmer's friend Thorn. Now, however, the relic is no longer an instrument of importance to just the Inland Sea. The cauldron has fallen into the hands of a terrible entity, the Boneless King, and all must risk everything to thwart the King from boiling the dragon seas away.
But more than just battle awaits in this wonderfully magical and creative novel. Shimmer's brother has turned on her, and even though she is a high Princess of the dragons, Shimmer has been exiled for taking the Dream Pearl: the source of her only magic-by her brother's manipulations and lies, for their mother had willed the pearl to Shimmer. The group must face everything from living statues, flying mountains, and startling revelations of the past to recover Thorn...and the future of the entire dragon race, and the world for that matter, for before Thorn freed him (albeit unknowingly), the Boneless King has had time to plot his revenge...
This tale is one of Laurence Yep's finest, along with
the other Dragon of the Lost Sea books, Tongues of Jade, Dragonwings and Dragon's Gate
Dragon War bookreview
13 Mar 2003
Format:Paperback
There is an evil, boneless, and immortal king that of the powerful dragon cauldron with the soul of a powerless human soul. The soul of Thorn depends on a dragon princess, Shimmer. She is the last hope for Thorn's soul. Thorn is trapped inside an all out war on the dragonkind. The king(known as the "Boneless King") wants to use the cauldron for evil causes.First he wants to boil the seas. He is ready to also destroy the entire dragonkind if he has to. Else where the Dragons prepare for war agfainst the the Boneless king. The princess of dragons, Shimmer, is fighting to save her home. For this she has to ally with Promfet. It is a respite from
sword-and-sorcery stereotypes. The dragon princess, a wizard monkey and ,another human cihld Indigo transform themselves into guards, horses and even fleas to elude the Boneless king. In desperation they return to the kingdom of high kings to recruit with her kinmates in a fight for their lives and to save the inland sea. Thorn later becomes a part of the Cauldron to restore the home of Shimmer, the inland sea. They complete the task, but loose one of their mates in the battle. Then they flee. This is a wonderful ending to an even better series.
sword-and-sorcery stereotypes. The dragon princess, a wizard monkey and ,another human cihld Indigo transform themselves into guards, horses and even fleas to elude the Boneless king. In desperation they return to the kingdom of high kings to recruit with her kinmates in a fight for their lives and to save the inland sea. Thorn later becomes a part of the Cauldron to restore the home of Shimmer, the inland sea. They complete the task, but loose one of their mates in the battle. Then they flee. This is a wonderful ending to an even better series.
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