Books with author Sarah J. Burke

A wounded dragon and an undersea misfit. Bullied as a worthless dreamer, Arak flies away on a dangerous quest and crashes at sea. A fearless shapeshifter octopus heals the young dragon, and an unexpected friendship begins. Arak returns to the dragon clan, but a terrible illness strikes. Then an undersea volcano erupts, which triggers a deadly chain of events! How can two misfits save the dragons?Dive into a new fantasy world!Science Fantasy with dragons and an undersea world, for young adults 9 to 99. "The Dragon Dreamer" won IAN (Book of the Year) First Place for Best First Novel; Finalist for Best Science Fiction and Best Fantasy. It's stand-alone book I of the Dragon Dreamer series.This Book is a Real Page Turner"This book is a real page turner. As for the writing, I was amazed...crafted so well you feel as if you are in this world...I will personally recommend this book to all readers." ~ Amazon ReviewerUnique Book with Highly Imagined Dragon World "This is an extremely unique book that combines action and adventure with a deep understanding of real ocean life and a highly imagined dragon world. For anyone who has ever been curious about the mysteries of the depths or enchanted with dragons, this book will engage you. If you are drawn to both, the Dragon Dreamer will become your favorite book ever." ~Amazon ReviewerFantastic Tale for All Ages "A fantastic tale woven with dynamic characters and brilliant scenery. This book is one for all ages, you can read it yourself, with your children or with your grandchildren. It is a fantasy built for all ages." ~ Amazon Reviewer

Drakor foresees the doom of dragons. Drakor seems like a normal young ice dragon with a talent for making lightning swords. But he alone foresees their doom, and none will listen. As he seeks proof, the waking Volcano shakes him off into the frozen sea. Meanwhile, Arak and Scree sail north in search of mythical ice dragons. They find Drakor and a terrifying reality--everyone is in peril! How can this crew of unlikely friends save three realms?Dive into a new world!For young adults 9 to 99. "Dragon Lightning" is stand-alone book II of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series: Science Fantasy with dragons, an undersea world, and unlikely friendships. "Dragon Lightning" won the Pinnacle First Place Award for Best Science Fantasy and the IAN (Book of the Year) First Place Award for Best Science Fiction. It's also an IAN Finalist for Best Fantasy and Best Young Adult book.What reviewers are saying:I had trouble putting the bookdown"The plot unfolds with a masterful blend of science, fantasy, and wonderfully developed characters. I had trouble putting the book down." ~ Amazon ReviewerTruly remarkable"This book is beyond good and goes into the category of truly remarkable. Few books have reached that height with me: this one does!" ~ Amazon reviewerBrilliant book"Dragon Lightning is a brilliant book and I haven't read anything quite like it with its beauty, heart and creativity. I thoroughly recommend it." ~ Amazon ReviewerStarts out with a bang"This book starts out with a bang. Lightning and a Dragon on thin ice, literally. It grabs your attention and never lets go. The descriptions are so detailed that you can picture everything in your mind, but not so detailed that it slows the story." ~ Amazon ReviewerThe Most Unique, Fully-Realized Dragon Books Ever"The reader gets full immersion into the art, history, social norms and foods of several different cultures on a level that other books/series just don't match.But, the real question is if this is a good story? Yup. You'll be cheering for Drakor!" ~ Amazon Reviewer

A wounded dragon and an undersea misfit.Bullied as a worthless dreamer, Arak flies away on a dangerous quest and crashes at sea. A fearless shapeshifter octopus named Scree heals the young dragon, and an unexpected friendship begins. Arak returns to the dragon clan, but a terrible illness strikes. Then an undersea volcano erupts, which triggers a deadly chain of events! How can two misfits save the dragons?Dive into a new fantasy world!Science Fantasy with dragons and an undersea world, for young adults 9 to 99. "The Dragon Dreamer" won IAN (Book of the Year) First Place for Best First Novel; Finalist for Best Science Fiction and Best Fantasy. It's stand-alone book I of the Dragon Dreamer series.This Book is a Real Page Turner"This book is a real page turner. As for the writing, I was amazed...crafted so well you feel as if you are in this world...I will personally recommend this book to all readers." ~ Amazon Reviewer Unique Book with Highly Imagined Dragon World"This is an extremely unique book that combines action and adventure with a deep understanding of real ocean life and a highly imagined dragon world. For anyone who has ever been curious about the mysteries of the depths or enchanted with dragons, this book will engage you. If you are drawn to both, the Dragon Dreamer will become your favorite book ever." ~Amazon ReviewerFantastic Tale for All Ages"A fantastic tale woven with dynamic characters and brilliant scenery. This book is one for all ages, you can read it yourself, with your children or with your grandchildren. It is a fantasy built for all ages." ~ Amazon Reviewer

Drakor foresees the doom of dragons. Drakor seems like a normal young ice dragon with a talent for making lightning swords. But he alone foresees their doom, and none will listen. As he seeks proof, the waking Volcano shakes him off into the frozen sea. Meanwhile, Arak and Scree sail north in search of mythical ice dragons. They find Drakor and a terrifying reality--everyone is in peril! How can this crew of unlikely friends save three realms?Dive into a new world!For young adults 9 to 99. "Dragon Lightning" is stand-alone book II of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series: Science Fantasy with dragons, an undersea world, and unlikely friendships. "Dragon Lightning" won the Pinnacle First Place Award for Best Science Fantasy and the IAN (Book of the Year) First Place Award for Best Science Fiction. It's also an IAN Finalist for Best Fantasy and Best Young Adult book.What reviewers are saying:I had trouble putting the bookdown"The plot unfolds with a masterful blend of science, fantasy, and wonderfully developed characters. I had trouble putting the book down." ~ Amazon ReviewerTruly remarkable"Thisbook is beyond good and goes into the category of truly remarkable. Few book shave reached that height with me: this one does!" ~ Amazon reviewerBrilliant book"Dragon Lightning is a brilliant book and I haven't read anything quite like it with its beauty, heart and creativity. I thoroughly recommend it." ~ Amazon ReviewerStarts out with a bang"This book starts out with a bang. Lightning and a Dragon on thin ice, literally. It grabs your attention and never lets go. The descriptions are so detailed that you can picture everything in your mind, but not so detailed that it slows the story." ~ Amazon ReviewerThe Most Unique, Fully-Realized Dragon Books Ever"The reader gets full immersion into the art, history, social norms and foods of several different cultures on a level that other books/series just don't match.But, the real question is if this is a good story? Yup. You'll be cheering for Drakor!" ~ Amazon Reviewer

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