Books with title Rise of the Dragons

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

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.From the Hardcover edition.

Emily loves the Girl Scouts, and she loves dragons even more. That’s why she is so excited to make her design-your-own badge about dragon watching. But then she learns that dragon watching is one of the original Girl Scout badges—with rather daunting requirements. Will she convince her fuddy-duddy daddy to travel the world seeing dragons to earn her badge? Will Wendy Fossils, the world record holder for seeing the most dragons in a year, stop at anything to keep Emily from breaking her record? Will her new friend, social media star Christian Winter, be a help or hindrance on the adventure of a lifetime? Will Humphrey Chimpden Earwicker prove there are no dragons on Antarctica, or at the very least wipe the wax out of his ears? These are only some of the mysteries that are solved in The Year of Dragons.

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.

It’s just after 2 am, and one the rocks Mark Arthur found the previous day near an old Welsh castle is glowing in his bed. Mark and his brother Jonathan are gobsmacked to discover a little green dragon hatches from the egg. The two brothers soon embark on an educational journey, discovering what dragons really eat, honing its hunting skills, teaching it how to fly and the many dragon secrets, as it matures into a powerful and loyal fire-breathing dragon they call, Flash. But trying to keep the little green dragon hidden from their parents during summer holidays, the boys discover raising a baby dragon is not all it’s cracked up to be.Mark and Jonathan’s secret starts to unravel, when Dr. Nastric, a competitive coworker of their father, breaks into their house to steal company secrets. Things start to heat up, when Flash surprises the unsuspecting intruder and teaches Dr. Nastric that crime doesn’t pay. With the secret of the dragon now compromised, the boys must confide in their uncle, Dr. George Merrit, a professor of Medieval Arts at the local university, to save Flash from the vengeful Nastric, who will stop at nothing to collect on the enormous dragon bounty. Join the two brothers in their high-flying dragon adventure filled with thrilling action, nail-biting suspense, family humor and heartbreaking drama.

In this third book in the Dragon Hollow Trilogy, young Peter Cole has just taken the throne of Mirabeau, but being king is not what he expected. In addition to the city’s financial crisis that left knights and workers unpaid, King Peter is also faced with the disappearance of a friend; a dragon bent on revenge; a call for help from an ally; and a horde of barbarians on the march for his city. Meanwhile, his two friends, Sebastian and Alexandra, face problems of their own. Alexandra is coming to grips with being scarred by dragon burns and Sir Sebastian is learning to be a knight while dealing with a bully in Knight School. Peter’s destiny as the foretold Dragon King is linked to whether he can navigate these difficulties and fulfill his calling.

Dragons — of all sorts — make for marvelous fun, and this collection of madcap tales is filled with them. Some of the legendary monsters are funny and mischievous, others are downright frightening, and a number of them are wild and unpredictable. There's a dragon made of ice, another that takes refuge in the General Post Office, a scaly creature that carries off the largest elephant in a zoo, and even a dragon whose gentle purring comforts a tiny tot.And who challenges these amazing creatures? Why, daring heroes, of course, as well as a wicked prince, and even an entire soccer team — which, unfortunately, meets its fate with a fire-breathing brute that flies out of the pages of an enchanted book.E. (Edith) Nesbit (1858–1924) was one of the pioneers of fantasy fiction for children. Her classic novels — such as The Railway Children and Five Children and It — have remained popular for more than a century. 24 illustrations.