Dragon Rider Review
NO SPOILERS
First things first, Dragon Rider is not exactly a scholarly achievement, but it's a nice entertaining story good for kids 7 and up, depending on the maturity of the reader.
I first read this book when I was 10 or 11 years old, still in Germany, and read it in German, its original language, but I've also recently read it in English.
DRAGON RIDER STORY LINE:
Firedrake, a brave young dragon, his loyal brownie friend Sorrel and a lonely boy called Ben embark on a magical journey to find the legendary place where silver dragons can live in peace for ever. Along the way, they discover extraordinary new friends and a courage they never knew they had. Just as well, for the greatest enemy of all is never far behind them - a heartless monster from the past who's been waiting a very long time to destroy the last dragons on earth.
Review:Overall, enjoyable book, with some positive messages and role models
It has some positive messages, some people might see them as very positive messages, and kinda positive role models. What is for sure is that there are worse and better books, in every sense.
I hate books, where children take on roles only adults could and should take on, like saving the world, being the best agent in MI6, CIA, FBI or whatever. In Dragon Rider, Ben isn't alone, and he isn't trying to save the world or something of the sort. On the other hand, it could be better...Or maybe not? This kind of story can only feature kids, and not really adults. At least that's what I think.
Overall, pretty good book! Here's the Amazon UK link:
