The Druid and the Dragon
The Druid and the Dragon
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Sixteen-year-old Fraser Campbell knows what it's like to face bullies — high school has made sure of that. But standing up to a few teenagers is nothing compared to facing a dark wizard.
When Nightwind, a grouchy old dragon, whisks Fraser away to the magical realm of Terranaught, he's thrust into a world he never knew existed and a destiny he never asked for: defeat the powerful wizard Lord Borath. The problem? No one, least of all Fraser, believes he can do it — except Nightwind.
To have any chance at all, Fraser must push past his fear and self-doubt to master the ways of both Guardian and Druid in only a few short months — not the years it usually takes to learn. But even if he manages that, how can a kid who's never believed in himself and a dragon a hundred years past his prime stand against the greatest evil Terranaught has ever known?
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About the Author:
A lifelong reader of Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paul Burns has a great affinity for spaceships and dragons. His first two books, Owen and the Dinosaur and Emily Finds a Dragon, were for younger readers; the latter was nominated for the Hackmatack Children's Choice Award.
Paul lives in Riverview, New Brunswick with his wife, Gail, their dog Stryker, and their two black house panthers, Merlin and Luna. He is a member of the Writers' Federation of New Brunswick and SF Canada, Canada's National Association of SF Professionals.
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This witty, fast-paced romp of a gangly teenager suddenly thrust into a world of magic, mayhem, and dragons is sure to captivate those who love YA Fantasy. A solid adventure that contains the perfect amount of humour and snappy dialogue to read aloud to a group or enjoy while curled up in a cozy spot. The confrontation between the hero and the villain, which follows the anticipated pattern of most epic sagas in this genre, contained an unexpected twist that I did not see coming yet thoroughly enjoyed! Paul Burns excels at ending his chapters in such a way that “Just one more chapter” has a way of becoming a need to hide under the covers with a flashlight to find out what happens next.
For all those who have longed to discover their hidden gifts, The Druid & the Dragon provide a glimpse into one young man’s journey of self-discovery. May we all find our deepest talents within as Fraiser does… our real world has need of them as much as this magical one.