Dragon Academy Diane Nelson 9780982979167 Books
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With high school finished for the summer, Nick looks forward to visiting his aunt and uncle in New Jersey. What awaits him is a heat wave like no other - and the two of the last Greywings on the planet. Nick has an innate ability to train horses but will he be able to translate his amazing skill to these teenage dragons? The steaming soup of mid-summer heats up tempers and tests resolve as Nick vies with fellow trainers, Keith and Maxie, for mastery over their new charges. The dragons, Nikita and Michael, typical teenagers themselves, have other ideas. Nick treads a torturous path through a minefield of competing demands the expectations of his aunt and uncle, recalcitrant horses, the Academy’s female students and the overwhelming egos of Nikita and Michael. One small mistake erupts into a conflagration that hurls everyone into a race against time and the overwhelming forces of nature.
Dragon Academy Diane Nelson 9780982979167 Books
I had to write a review for this book. It's one of those rare gems you come across and have to share.There seems to be only two genres for authors these days, characterized by Twilight and Harry Potter. There are no vampires in this book but it does have similar angst amongst its teen characters, at a younger level. In the vein of Harry Potter, this book is similar in that a teen has to deal with not only complications in maturity but also a mystical element. This book has more of a balance of fantasy to reality seen in the Percy Jackson books, the real world affected by, in this case, dragons.
Make no mistake, this book stands on its own in being fresh and original. The very likable teens and their academy instructors have depth, defining moments, and growth. I found myself really feeling for them, wanting to intervene, as they made some poor choices. The environment is detailed yet comfortable with just enough quirks to make it believable that dragons could exist in our reality. At no time did I feel I knew what would happen, there were many directions the story could take, and I look forward to seeing where this, (hopefully), series will go.
Just for reference I'm a guy in his (hate to say it) late thirties, so I feel this book can be enjoyed by anyone.
I would ask the author to please add the option of Amazon's CreateSpace publishing, so I can on-demand order a hard copy to add to my collection.
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Dragon Academy Diane Nelson 9780982979167 Books Reviews
There be dragons! In the world Diane Nelson has created, dragons exist. Although there aren't many left. Most species of dragons are extinct. So when a pod of Greywing dragons is found, it is considered a huge discovery. The scientists are ecstatic to find there may be a breeding pair in the group. But then it's quickly determined that the dragons are in danger. They are riddled with parasites and dying. Although a treatment is readily available, the dragons aren't having any of it. They have fiery tempers and will roast the very people trying to help them.
In an effort to try to save the breeding pair, Berit, one of the scientists tending the Greywing dragons has them moved to New Jersey from Nevada to a horse back riding school. The school is run by Dietrich and AnnaLise, Berit's brother and sister in law. As a condition of AnnaLise and Dietrich accepting the dragons, Nick, Berit's son, is allowed to spend the summer with them and attempts to train the dragons. Nick names the dragons, Nikita and Michael.
Training the dragons is the perfect distraction for Nick as he is grieving, having suffered the recent loss of his father. We watch Nick struggle with his grief, and readers will be pained at his attempts to numb the hurt. But the loss of his father doesn't absolve Nick from the other maladies of teenage life, like issues of confidence, friends, girls and angst.
Dragon Academy is very appropriate for teens, young adults and children of all ages. There's no "bad behavior," no sex, no profanity. The story is equally attractive to girls and boys as it is told from Nick's perspective. I liked Dragon Academy, but it's a slow read in the beginning. But, don't let that deter you; everything that follows is worth it.
Reviewed by
Sallie Lundy-Frommer
Author of Yesterday's Daughter
First off, I loved the appearance of this paperback when I received it, glossy browns and copper, and a great image of a dragon against a faded out forest. Most attractive.
The story did not disappoint. It is full of great characters that pull in the reader. Some real humour comes in with the truck-driver incidents, bordering on farce, a light touch to an exciting story. It is not like a fantasy book –there are dragons, but in an ordinary world. It winds up to a helluva climax, and a most satisfactory ending. I very much enjoyed this book.
Diane Nelson did a wonderful job on this book her ability to create a visual landscape is astounding. Her knowledge of the area makes for a great blend of visual interpretation and exciting reading.
After having had a chance to read this through, I'm very happy with the purchase and would definitely recommend this - suitable for both adults and teenagers.
The writer jumps right into the story, and the action and quick paced dialogue keep this moving from the start. I am very happy to see that the usual editing shortfalls so common in all written material today, even among paperbacks and hardcovers, does not exist here - this is a polished piece of work from an obviously established writer. Diane knows her stuff, and it shows.
More importantly, I as a reader, like realism, especially when it comes to fantasy. It sounds like an oxymoron, but I really have to believe in what I'm reading, and if I don't the author failed. The smart dialogue here, the descriptions of a very real environment we all know, such as this "The atmosphere shimmered on broil, desert and rock and sand danced in sworls of muted tans and beige, indistinct," helped me to immediately place myself, which made what was to happen next more believable.
The humour was perfectly applied and also believable, as when Berit's hair was burned off, the rabbits were suffocating and BobbyRay had his little issue with his pants. Not overdone in any way, just entertaining. Diane Seamlessly blends genres that would normally be at odds with each other - fiction, science fiction, fantasy, comedy, thriller and spy stuff into something for everyone, and has done it successfully.
In short, the read is engrossing, funny, sometimes an edge of your seat thing that is ridiculously entertaining. At a time when every penny counts, I (a bit of a self admitted penny pincher) was more than happy to drop my 990 for this, and certainly recommend it to all those who also like a good read.
Paul
This was hysterical. She nailed horsey people quirks, had gut-busting descriptions of a pair of long-haul truckers, and equally funny methods of getting rid of pompous asses. There was also a lovely story of kids learning to ride dragons.
I had to write a review for this book. It's one of those rare gems you come across and have to share.
There seems to be only two genres for authors these days, characterized by Twilight and Harry Potter. There are no vampires in this book but it does have similar angst amongst its teen characters, at a younger level. In the vein of Harry Potter, this book is similar in that a teen has to deal with not only complications in maturity but also a mystical element. This book has more of a balance of fantasy to reality seen in the Percy Jackson books, the real world affected by, in this case, dragons.
Make no mistake, this book stands on its own in being fresh and original. The very likable teens and their academy instructors have depth, defining moments, and growth. I found myself really feeling for them, wanting to intervene, as they made some poor choices. The environment is detailed yet comfortable with just enough quirks to make it believable that dragons could exist in our reality. At no time did I feel I knew what would happen, there were many directions the story could take, and I look forward to seeing where this, (hopefully), series will go.
Just for reference I'm a guy in his (hate to say it) late thirties, so I feel this book can be enjoyed by anyone.
I would ask the author to please add the option of 's CreateSpace publishing, so I can on-demand order a hard copy to add to my collection.
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