Books with title The Dragons of Decay

Discover the classics with Looking Glass Library, a series that offers the world’s finest literature, with introductions by some of the foremost writers of today.In eight highly imaginative tales, beloved children’s author E. Nesbit gives us an extraordinary view of how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens, and ordinary children alike. With an introduction by Lisa May from the original 1901 edition, this middle-grade fantasy classic will enchant all ages.

Mega bestselling author Angie Sage takes flight with an epic adventure that imagines dragons in the modern world.The first in a thrilling multi-author series.Once our world was full of dragons who lived in harmony with humans. Dragons counseled kings and queens. They fought in human battles. And they gave humans the most precious gift of all: magic. But after a group of rogue dragons, the Raptors, tried to take over Earth, all dragons were banished to another realm.Most humans forgot about the dragons, claiming they never existed. Eleven-year-old Sirin knows the truth-she grew up with stories passed down through the generations. However, when her mother falls ill, even Sirin has trouble believing in magic . . . until she sees a mysterious streak of silver in the night sky. Sirin becomes the first child to "lock" with a dragon in centuries-forming a deep friendship unlike anything she's ever imagined. But Sirin learns that not all dragons returned with good intentions, and soon she finds herself at the center of a battle between the dragons who want to protect the humans . . . and those who want to destroy them.

The adopted daughter of a distinguished starship commander, young Celine is a brilliant student, a promising cadet – and a secret witch. When a psychotic criminal, bent on revenge against her father, teleports Celine randomly out into the cosmos, she finds herself stranded on the forbidden planet Nibiru, in the lair of Fianna – last princess of a dying race of noble dragons. Fianna and Celine face dire perils and overwhelming odds in their quest for the key to the Dragon race’s survival, and the lives of everyone Celine holds most dear.

The year is 1940 on Earth. It's the Year of Joining on Aerth. Two worlds set to collide thanks to the German Reich and their occult research program. World War II is just starting. The Germans are rolling through France, the Brits are planning to evacuate from Dunkirk, and a few of the French generals are already considering the quickest way to surrender. Then it all changes. The Germans open up a gate to Aerth over Rotterdam and it doesn't go as they plan. Aerth's armies, under guidance from the human wizard Hagirr, march into our world to take it from us. Soon the war as we know it in our timeline is over. The Germans and the Allies are scrambling for solutions. A truce is called between the Axis and the Allied powers. But nobody told our dead. The dead of WWI rise up to fight on the side of Aerth, and all any living soldier on either side can ask for is to make it to tomorrow. If you love WWII and Fantasy novels, you'll love this mashup. It's unlike anything out there.

Seven months ago nineteen-year-old Iren Saitosan saved the continent of Raa, but victory had its price: his Dragoon transformation left him unable to use magic. In a culture that relies on spells just to open doors, the impairment has crippled him. Unwilling to live dependent on his friend Minawë, Iren departs in search of a cure.Meanwhile, Minawë faces a greater loss. She had to watch her mother’s murder, and she has yet to overcome her grief. She will have to find the strength to move on, though, because a ruthless pair is hunting Iren. They know about the Dragoon, and they’ll stop at nothing to gain its power. If they succeed, they’ll plunge Raa into its most devastating war in a thousand years. Only Minawë can rescue Iren before that happens. But even if she finds him in time, a secret from the past may turn him against her.Praise for The Wings of Dragons: Book One of the Dragoon Saga“An exciting new fantasy world.” – Kirkus Reviews“The compelling story line, characters, and myths are certain to intrigue adventurous readers andleave them eagerly anticipating book two.” – Foreword Reviews

A dreamwalker who has lost her way. A shape shifter who fears his own dark power. A fire herd punished for his magic. Can these three teens keep the human world of Noor and the magical world of Oth from splitting apart? The ancient trees of Noor are dying. If the blight kills the last azure trees whose deep roots bind the worlds, the bridge between Noor and Oth will split apart forever. Already as Hanna, Miles, and Taunier sail to the source of the blight, the rent between the worlds is widening, and magic is going out of Noor. The quest deepens when a strange wind blows across Noor stealing young children, and Hanna is powerless to protect her younger brother from the stealing wind. The Three journey east to the azure forests of Jarrosh. East to the dragon lands. East to the place where the wind-stolen children were taken. In Jarrosh, among dragons, the Three will be challenged to discover their hidden powers. Each of them must break beyond the boundaries of self to discover the ancient magic joining all to all.

Discover the classics with Looking Glass Library, a series that offers the world’s finest literature, with introductions by some of the foremost writers of today.In eight highly imaginative tales, beloved children’s author E. Nesbit gives us an extraordinary view of how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens, and ordinary children alike. With an introduction by Newbery Award winner Ruth Stiles Gannett and line illustrations by H. R. Millar from the original 1901 edition, this middle-grade fantasy classic will enchant all ages.

In the future, there are no Dragons. During the Midsummer celebration, Pohevol informs the assembled tribes of what he has seen. The Dragons of Durga, stunned with disbelief, must travel the Earth—to Iceloch, Jha’mah, and the Sands of Ochre—to convince their kin to go into hiding. Zor, Caduceus, and Ius lead a multifarious group—a green horned spider, a rat bent on unpredictability, a winged cat, and Lily, a shape-shifting human girl—on an unforgettable quest. They must bind the world’s Dragon tribes in a pact of understanding. They must create a future where Dragons exist.

The dragons of Morad have not been seen in many years.The Dragons is a dark but wildly invigorating tale from award-winning poet L.R. Patton, perfect for fans of Harry Potter, the Land of Stories, The Tale of Despereaux, and A Tale Dark and Grimm. Book 4 of the series, The Dragons of Morad continues the story of the lost children of Fairendale, still fleeing for their lives, have crossed the border between the Weeping Woods and the dragon lands of Morad—violating a sacred treaty that has been in place for nearly a century. The consequence of this violation is death.The king’s men—who continue to pursue the fleeing children, at the command of their king—are now faced with a decision: continue pursuit at the risk of waking an army of mighty dragons or give up and face the certain ire of their king? But the dragons may already have been awakened.The Dragons of Morad is the fourth book in the Fairendale series, a magical middle grade series that explores the world of fairy tales, dragons, wizards, and other magical creatures. The world of Fairendale revolves around villains and heroes—all on a quest for what they believe is right. But one cannot always know, at first glance, who is the villain and who is the hero. Throughout the series, the story of King Willis and his determination to keep the throne is woven into the story of his son, Prince Virgil, heir to the throne and friend to the village children, and the story of fairy tale children fleeing for their lives—children who become what we know as fairy tale villains, for one good reason or another. But, remember, one cannot always know, at first glance, who is the villain and who is the hero.

The award-winning Dragoon Saga trilogy concludes!Iren Saitosan and Rondel Thara used to be student and teacher, but now they’re at each other’s throats. Iren seeks vengeance for his parents’ murders, while Rondel believes that only by slaying Iren can balance on Raa be maintained. Caught between them is the Kodaman queen Minawë, who must decide whom to support: her best friend or her mother.As Iren, Rondel, and Minawë battle with each other, the Maantec lord Katashi Melwar sets in motion a plan to win him what he most desires: the restoration of his people through bloody conquest. Can Minawë stop those she cares about most from killing each other in time to prevent a genocide? Or will she have to watch Raa crumble around her?Love and hate, friendship and betrayal, forgiveness and revenge…they all collide in this epic finale.Praise for the Dragoon Saga“All the hallmarks of a great saga.” – Kirkus Reviews“The compelling story line, characters, and myths are certain to intrigue adventurous readers.” – Foreword Reviews