- Paperback: 262 pages
- Publisher: iUniverse (2 Feb 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 059542967X
- ISBN-13: 978-0595429677
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,526,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Secret of the Dragon's Eye is a tale of fantasy for all ages, with a high-spirited dragon named Thaddeus Osbert and three adolescents who befriend him. Faced with danger and intrigue, the children band together with the dragon, to thwart a German top-secret mission, aimed at seizing the mystical and magical sword of King Arthur-Excalibur. By combining their wits, their courage, and their imagination, the children overcome many obstacles to forge friendships as solid as time itself. Yet there is a price to pay for their brave intervention against the forces of evil. Will they be willing to once again battle incredible odds to make amends? What sacrifices will be required to save their mythical, fire-breathing friend from his pre-ordained fate?
About the Author
Derek Hart brings his readers something entirely new, with a historical fantasy for all ages, filled with action and adventure. Secret of the Dragon?s Eye is his 16th novel published by iUniverse.
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Format:Paperback
When I discovered Secret of the Dragon's Eye 1. is set in World War II Britain and 2. features one of my favourite mythical beasts, a dragon, my curiosity was raised and I couldn't wait to read the novel.
Mr. Hart has done his research well: in the first half of the book, life in wartime Britain is described with a lot of convincing detail and a little (British?) humour thrown in for good measure.
I couldn't wait to meet the dragon, and I wasn't disappointed: Sir Thaddeus Osbert is anything a dragon should be: he has charisma, wisdom, heart, and buckets full of dragon charm. He also has a weak spot (for sugar) which, like his fondness for humans has gotten him into trouble in the past.
It doesn't take long for Thaddeus' young friend Gavin to experience the horror and futility of war and revenge first-hand, and Gavin and his friends learn important lessons about love, courage and friendship as they are caught up in the battle for the legendary sword Excalibur, coveted by both the British wartime government and the Nazis. And just as they think all battles are done, Sir Thaddeus' past catches up with him.
A charming and exciting children's / YA historical fantasy adventure that will also appeal to adults who are young of heart!
Mr. Hart has done his research well: in the first half of the book, life in wartime Britain is described with a lot of convincing detail and a little (British?) humour thrown in for good measure.
I couldn't wait to meet the dragon, and I wasn't disappointed: Sir Thaddeus Osbert is anything a dragon should be: he has charisma, wisdom, heart, and buckets full of dragon charm. He also has a weak spot (for sugar) which, like his fondness for humans has gotten him into trouble in the past.
It doesn't take long for Thaddeus' young friend Gavin to experience the horror and futility of war and revenge first-hand, and Gavin and his friends learn important lessons about love, courage and friendship as they are caught up in the battle for the legendary sword Excalibur, coveted by both the British wartime government and the Nazis. And just as they think all battles are done, Sir Thaddeus' past catches up with him.
A charming and exciting children's / YA historical fantasy adventure that will also appeal to adults who are young of heart!
Format:Paperback
What happens when a writer combines three children, Excalibur and meticulous research? A page-turner.
I was totally absorbed by the information about village life for British children in WWII England before the US joined the fight. Talk about tough - bacon grease on bread for dinner. But Gavin, Emily and Bunty have more to worry about than empty stomachs. The threat of a Nazi invasion is very real. So is Thaddeus Osbert, a sugar-loving, fire-breathing dragon.
It's hard for us, who have so much, to imagine the hard times these children experienced. Hart takes us there but, instead of the heavy hand that some writers would bring to the subject, Hart keeps it light.
I had fun with this book. The history is fascinating, the children are fun and the dragon is delightful.
I was totally absorbed by the information about village life for British children in WWII England before the US joined the fight. Talk about tough - bacon grease on bread for dinner. But Gavin, Emily and Bunty have more to worry about than empty stomachs. The threat of a Nazi invasion is very real. So is Thaddeus Osbert, a sugar-loving, fire-breathing dragon.
It's hard for us, who have so much, to imagine the hard times these children experienced. Hart takes us there but, instead of the heavy hand that some writers would bring to the subject, Hart keeps it light.
I had fun with this book. The history is fascinating, the children are fun and the dragon is delightful.
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Fascinating and Fun
3 Jun 2007
Format:Paperback
What happens when a writer combines three children, Excalibur and meticulous research? A page-turner.
I was totally absorbed by the information about village life for British children in WWII England before the US joined the fight. Talk about tough - bacon grease on bread for dinner. But Gavin, Emily and Bunty have more to worry about than empty stomachs. The threat of a Nazi invasion is very real. So is Thaddeus Osbert, a sugar-loving, fire-breathing dragon.
It's hard for us, who have so much, to imagine the hard times these children experienced. Hart takes us there but, instead of the heavy hand that some writers would bring to the subject, Hart keeps it light.
I had fun with this book. The history is fascinating, the children are fun and the dragon is delightful.
I was totally absorbed by the information about village life for British children in WWII England before the US joined the fight. Talk about tough - bacon grease on bread for dinner. But Gavin, Emily and Bunty have more to worry about than empty stomachs. The threat of a Nazi invasion is very real. So is Thaddeus Osbert, a sugar-loving, fire-breathing dragon.
It's hard for us, who have so much, to imagine the hard times these children experienced. Hart takes us there but, instead of the heavy hand that some writers would bring to the subject, Hart keeps it light.
I had fun with this book. The history is fascinating, the children are fun and the dragon is delightful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Take That Harry Potter!
27 July 2009
Format:Paperback
Suppose you took Harry Potter and combined him with a history lesson.
Crazy, huh? Especially if you wanted to grab the attention of the junior high school crowd that this book targets. But Derek Hart pulls it off beautifully in his fantasy novel, combined with 1940s Britain, in "Secret of the Dragon's Eye: Book One".
I'm a WWII buff and thoroughly enjoyed Hart's depiction of the war and war time England. Adding a fantasy element to history is an effective and sneaky way to educate kids about history. Parents take note. Get this for your young adults. And as an educator, one of my life's many manifestations, teachers can use this book to teach how it was like to live in war time England to reticent students.
Hart provides and entertaining and - don't let the kids know - historical educational tale that offers a dragon, Sir Thaddeus Osbert, with a sweet tooth, children growing up in war-torn Britain and Nazis who are in search of Excalibur. Your think they would have quit after Indiana Jones denied them the Lost Ark. Anyway, in the process, the three children learn the meaning of friendship and the meaning of sacrifice.
I won't spoil that part for you but the children learn an important lesson from rescuing their fire-breathing friend from his pre-ordained fate.
Oh, and by the way. See that "Book One" in the title? Thaddeus the dragon will return in the next book to wreak havoc on those nasty Nazis. The Bismarck, the terror of the seas at the time, will be located - with the help of a wily dragon.
If Harry Potter was getting a real education, this would be it.
Crazy, huh? Especially if you wanted to grab the attention of the junior high school crowd that this book targets. But Derek Hart pulls it off beautifully in his fantasy novel, combined with 1940s Britain, in "Secret of the Dragon's Eye: Book One".
I'm a WWII buff and thoroughly enjoyed Hart's depiction of the war and war time England. Adding a fantasy element to history is an effective and sneaky way to educate kids about history. Parents take note. Get this for your young adults. And as an educator, one of my life's many manifestations, teachers can use this book to teach how it was like to live in war time England to reticent students.
Hart provides and entertaining and - don't let the kids know - historical educational tale that offers a dragon, Sir Thaddeus Osbert, with a sweet tooth, children growing up in war-torn Britain and Nazis who are in search of Excalibur. Your think they would have quit after Indiana Jones denied them the Lost Ark. Anyway, in the process, the three children learn the meaning of friendship and the meaning of sacrifice.
I won't spoil that part for you but the children learn an important lesson from rescuing their fire-breathing friend from his pre-ordained fate.
Oh, and by the way. See that "Book One" in the title? Thaddeus the dragon will return in the next book to wreak havoc on those nasty Nazis. The Bismarck, the terror of the seas at the time, will be located - with the help of a wily dragon.
If Harry Potter was getting a real education, this would be it.
A charming and exciting adventure
12 Nov 2009
Format:Paperback
When I discovered Secret of the Dragon's Eye 1. is set in World War II Britain and 2. features one of my favourite mythical beasts, a dragon, my curiosity was raised and I couldn't wait to read the novel.
Mr. Hart has done his research well: in the first half of the book, life in wartime Britain is described with a lot of convincing detail and a little (British?) humour thrown in for good measure.
I couldn't wait to meet the dragon, and I wasn't disappointed: Sir Thaddeus Osbert is anything a dragon should be: he has charisma, wisdom, heart, and buckets full of dragon charm. He also has a weak spot (for sugar) which, like his fondness for humans has gotten him into trouble in the past.
It doesn't take long for Thaddeus' young friend Gavin to experience the horror and futility of war and revenge first-hand, and Gavin and his friends learn important lessons about love, courage and friendship as they are caught up in the battle for the legendary sword Excalibur, coveted by both the British wartime government and the Nazis. And just as they think all battles are done, Sir Thaddeus' past catches up with him.
An exciting children's / YA historical fantasy adventure that will also appeal to adults who are young of heart!
Mr. Hart has done his research well: in the first half of the book, life in wartime Britain is described with a lot of convincing detail and a little (British?) humour thrown in for good measure.
I couldn't wait to meet the dragon, and I wasn't disappointed: Sir Thaddeus Osbert is anything a dragon should be: he has charisma, wisdom, heart, and buckets full of dragon charm. He also has a weak spot (for sugar) which, like his fondness for humans has gotten him into trouble in the past.
It doesn't take long for Thaddeus' young friend Gavin to experience the horror and futility of war and revenge first-hand, and Gavin and his friends learn important lessons about love, courage and friendship as they are caught up in the battle for the legendary sword Excalibur, coveted by both the British wartime government and the Nazis. And just as they think all battles are done, Sir Thaddeus' past catches up with him.
An exciting children's / YA historical fantasy adventure that will also appeal to adults who are young of heart!
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