Dragon's Nest


Book Description

The evil Shadow Lord has been banished, but famine still stalks Deltora, and only monsters thrive. As the starving people weaken, Lief, Barda and Jasmine discover a terrible secret. The Enemy left the seeds of death behind him. Four vile creations of sorcery called the Four Sisters are hidden in the land. They are slowly killing it while the Shadow Lord gloats, awaiting his triumphant return. The companions must find the deadly Sisters and destroy them. Their only clue is a fragment of an ancient map. Their only hope of help lies with seven unlikely allies-the last of Deltora's dragons.




Called To Dragons Nest


Book Description

This novel chronicles the journey of an adolescent girl, from her living innocently in a virtual paradise to leading an army in a rebellion. The fantasy story line features dragons and their people, who possess magical powers to make and control fire. At its core, though, this story is about a group of young adults who struggle to do the right thing when confronted by unspeakable evil. The lead character, Rose, endures physical hardships and both mental and emotional anguish on her journey. Throughout the journey, one question persists: Can she save her kind by betraying them? In the same way that Rose is called to Dragons Nest to fulfill her destiny, we each are called to stop oppression, discrimination, and exclusion.




Shadowgate


Book Description

The Four Sisters, evil creations of the Shadow Lord, are poisoning Deltora and starving its people. Lief, Barda and Jasmine have found and destroyed the first of the Sisters. Now they must find the second, hidden within the mountains that border the Shadowlands itself. And they know that only the Dragon of the Emerald can help them. The Shadow Lord is now aware of their quest. Deep in the Shadowlands, he plots their destruction. Hidden enemies and trickery await as the companions travel towards the Sister of the North and its terrible guardian, the dread place called Shadowgate.




The Dragon Keeper's Handbook


Book Description

Here be Dragons... Not the slavering, whimsical monsters from childhood fancies, but real Dragons—fierce, complex, wondrous, and wild. They do not require our belief; they never have. With hard science and myth, empirical wisdom, and original line drawings, The Dragon Keeper's Handbook is the draconic enchiridion for the modern world, providing everything you need to know about these extraordinary beings. From disparate theories of Dragon evolution and the golden geometry of their form to modern conservation efforts and how to release a well-weaned orphan back into the wild, this book answers all your questions, even those you didn't know to ask. From awe-inspiring Cosmic Creators to wee pisuhänds guarding hearth and home, discover the habits and habitats of Dragons and pseudo-dragons both familiar and rare. The Dragon Keeper's Handbook shows us how human and Dragon lives are bound together and why Dragons are now and ever-will-be relevant: In their wildness lie lessons for us all.




A Nest Is Noisy


Book Description

From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests. From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and will spark the imaginations of children whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.




Do Not Disturb the Dragons


Book Description

Two intrepid girls go from ladies-in-waiting to knights-in-action when they rip up the rule book and go searching for adventure! Wondermere is the luckiest kingdom in the land, all thanks to the dragons that nest on top of the castle. Nobody wants them to fly away, so everyone has to FOLLOW THE RULES and make sure everything STAYS THE SAME to keep the dragons HAPPY. Princess Grace HATES the rules. They stop her doing everything she loves, like PLAYING TROLL-O and WEARING TROUSERS and training to be a BRAVE KNIGHT. Why do boys get all the FUN! Determined to prove that the rules are a LOAD OF OLD SWAMP ROT, Grace and her sister Princess Portia secretly enter the year's BIGGEST TROLL-O TOURNAMENT. A couple of rule-breakers couldn't possibly disturb the dragons ... could they? Cheeky, charming and laugh-out-loud funny, the debut young fiction series from bestselling picture book author Michelle Robinson is chock-full of chuckles (and grumpy unicorns). Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell, Pamela Butchart and Emer Stamp.




Dragon War


Book Description

Roman Soldiers, armed with guns, are trying to kill the dragons. My name is Tyler. I’ve managed to survive my dragon-shifting adventure, and now I’m at the Time Academy, a place where the students hate me and the professors are up to something. The only thing I really like here is Rosemarie. She’s a fellow student, and the woman destined to be my mate. She has all these sexy tattoos. You wouldn’t believe what they do. Rose and I risk the wrath of the Academy when we team up to fight Alexander Argyros. The dragon-slaying maniac has gone back to ancient Britain and armed a Roman legion with guns. They’re killing anything with two leathery wings. What did those poor dragons ever do to him? "THE ULTIMATE DRAGON SHIFTER ADVENTURE." From USA Today bestselling author Shay Roberts comes the second book of Tyler’s Saga, a riveting dragon novel set in the popular Heartblaze world. "Exceptionally vivid and uniquely creative." – Sinsational ★★★★★ "Great plot and characters, full of action and twists!" – Startime ★★★★★ "I adore this series." – Oscar ★★★★★ Join Tyler and Rose on their forbidden journey into the past to face a time-traveling supervillain.




Mysterious Monarch In The Mortal World


Book Description

When the mysterious phone call appeared, Qin Feng was faced with a life and death situation: if he answered it, he could save people, but he would be controlled; if he rejected it, it seemed like he would be free, but someone would definitely die. Faced with these mysterious calls, he turned into a nameless hero, a female teacher, a low-key security guard, and saved all of the people who deserved to die. But why was it that the mysterious phone calls had been terrible?




Llewellyn's Little Book of Dragons


Book Description

Majestic, mighty, and mysterious, dragons teach us how to rise above the mundane and shine like beacons in the dark. This beautiful hardcover book provides everything you need to become a cryptoherpetologist--a student and researcher of these fantastic creatures. Discover the different dragon species and their histories. Learn about dragon life cycles and how to live harmoniously with them. Explore vacation spots for dragon watching in America and Europe. Celebrate seasonal dragon festivals and meet the most famous dragons from literature and lore. Dragon expert Shawn MacKenzie guides you on an epic journey into the world of dragons--all in this convenient little book.




The Flight of Dragons


Book Description

On Gracie Gillypot's birthday, greedy, chocolate-hungry twins awaken the banished Old Malignant One, and unless Gracie can find a powerful, long-forgotten dragon's egg, the Five Kingdoms may succumb to evil magic and Total Oblivion.