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In a world where magic has become wild, and evil is afoot, can the forces for good prevail?
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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.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book will entertain adults and children alike. Strong characterisation, dark story telling, nuanced plotting and beautiful writing. The story of Sam and his dragon and their battles with many foes hooks you in from the start. This is not a book that condescends the younger reader. Instead its wry humour, twisted plot and adult handling of good and evil will captivate and entertain. I thoroughly recommend this and eagerly anticipate the next.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a beautifully dark yet uplifting story, it hooked me in and I read it in a day. This is the perfect book for anyone, young and old, with a soft spot for dragons, magic and an adventure.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dragonborn is an amazing book and is a must have. Once you start to read it, you will not be able to put it down. It is about a boy called Sam who is being taught magic but his master Flaxfield. When Flaxfield dies, Sam is made to feel that he is a failure so he runs away. He is instantly in great danger. Wiil he survive and be able to learn magic? If you want to know, read this fantastic story. I can guarantee that you will love the book. I can't wait for the other books in the quartet. Definitely a 5 star read!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A new classic
I was hooked from the first page. This is writing of the first calibre, on a par with Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' series. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Margaret Murphy
lovely book
I loved this book. As others have mentioned there are some bits that remind me of the Earthsea books but I much prefer this book especially if reading it to reluctant readers. Read more
Published 10 months ago by jesa
Enchanting
This story has one of the best opening sentences I have read for a very long time. And from that moment on, you feel safely in the hands on a gentle and controlled master of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ms. A. S. Dunn
Wonderful Book!
I have not read a book about dragons and magic since 1976 when I was eleven years old. Dragonborn came highly recommended by a good friend. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Romann
A great book for all the family
The whole family read this book and we all loved its fantastic characters and plot. I started reading it and couldn't stop. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Harry Tarquin
A brilliant read
I think this book is brilliant and as I read it, I felt that I was Sam. One reason why I enjoyed it was I found certain parts funny. Read more
Published 15 months ago
a terrific read
If you like your fantasy with it's feet set in believability, this is perfect - takes you out of yourself with requiring any major suspension of belief. Read more
Published 16 months ago by nogginthenog
Loved this!!!
I've read books like Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr which i have all loved. Allot of other books which have tried to involve dragons rarely work and i often find them cheesy, however... Read more
Published 16 months ago by HazzaMac
An instant classic
I am of the steadfast opinion that children should not be 'written down' to; that children's fiction should be approached with the same high standards as adult fiction. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Moptop
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