Kira (Shadow of the Dragon) [Paperback]

'a rollercoaster of an adventure' -- The Book Bag 'an action packed, gripping adventure story bringing the world of fantasy directly to a young female readership. Kate O'Hearn is perhaps the Anne McAffrey for the twenty-first century.' -- School Librarian '... packed with action' -- Carousel 'This is a fine tale of high fantasy ... catches your imagination and heart.' -- Kiss the Book 'This exhilarating story captures the reader's interest from the opening interaction between Kira and her parents to the breathless conclusion.' -- VOYA 'exciting and fast paced' -- School Library Journal

'a rollercoaster of an adventure'

(The Book Bag )

'an action packed, gripping adventure story bringing the world of fantasy directly to a young female readership. Kate O'Hearn is perhaps the Anne McAffrey for the twenty-first century.'

(School Librarian )

'... packed with action'

(Carousel )

'This is a fine tale of high fantasy ... catches your imagination and heart.'

(Kiss the Book )

'This exhilarating story captures the reader's interest from the opening interaction between Kira and her parents to the breathless conclusion.'

(VOYA )

'exciting and fast paced'

(School Library Journal )

Under no circumstances are girls EVER to be allowed anywhere near dragons.  THE PENALTY FOR ANY GIRL CAUGHT BREAKING THE FIRST LAW IS DEATH.  

Kira is twelve, and strong willed. The daughter of a retired dragon knight, she yearns for adventure and dreams of following in her father's footsteps astride her own magnificent mount. But this can never happen. According to the 'stupid laws' of the kingdom, she must be married by thirteen.

Kira hates it, but being a girl she has no choice. Then Lord Dorcon arrives, in a whirl of destruction and fire and Kira knows the real fight is just beginning. To stand a chance of seeing her family again, and to protect the life of her younger sister, she will need every bit of willpower she can find. Let the battle commence.

Kate O'Hearn was raised in the heart of New York City. Throughout her life, she has always had an active and vivid imagination. As a child walking down 5th Avenue, she would envision herself soaring among the city's canyons on the back of a wild dragon.
While in Florida, looking over the sea, she could imagine living amongst the whales and beaching in the heavy swells.
At night, a star studded sky was yet another playground.
These dreams and ideas never faded. Instead they grew until they spilled over into the books she loves to write.