Fireborn: A Dragonborn Novel - Softcover

Forward, Toby

3.9

331 ratings by Goodreads

9781619634398: Fireborn: A Dragonborn Novel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1619634392 ISBN 13: 9781619634398

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2015

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Cabbage is an apprentice wizard, and it is harvest time, when wizards travel to make the harvest safe. But when Cabbage and his master, Flaxfield, try to work the harvest spells, they encounter magic that turns the field to flames.

Bee is an apprentice wizard, and tomorrow is her twelfth birthday, when apprentices learn their true names. Bee's is Flame, a powerful name that her greedy master wants to steal. But doing so will disturb the universe, and it's hard to say what might be born out of the fire that results. . . .

In this companion to Dragonborn, Toby Forward creates an enchanting adventure set in a world out of balance-and introduces us to the marvelous characters who will set it right again.

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About the Author:

Toby Forward is the author of the acclaimed Dragonborn series, which begins with the Carnegie-nominated Dragonborn, and continues in Fireborn and Doubleborn. He also wrote the picture book The Wolf's Story, the middle-grade novel Traveling Backward, and several other books for children in his native England. Visit Toby online at www.tobyforward.co.uk.

Review:

“Lyrical prose of lapidary precision and restraint etches a character-driven narrative of intimate enchantments. . . . Terrifying, moving, inspiring and enthralling.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“An intelligent, down-to-earth wisdom runs throughout, as enriching as any magic. . . . Humble, earthy . . . and thought provoking--making this excellent middle-grade fantasy a rich mix of character, seriousness, comic foibles, and loving exactitude.” ―The Horn Book Magazine

“This stand-alone prequel to Dragonborn is distinguished by its vivid cast of characters and multilayered relationships . . . The fine writing and compelling plot are sure to enthrall readers of high fantasy.” ―School Library Journal

“Dark elements, however, are what make this book compelling . . . Fans of high fantasy may . . . simply immerse themselves in the adventures and friendships and enjoy the read.” ―VOYA

“This beautifully written fantasy . . . masterfully balances humor with deadly serious content in a manner reminiscent of Lloyd Alexander at his best . . . This lovely tale, first in a series, should strongly appeal to fantasy aficionados.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Dragonborn

“Accessible, full-of-surprises fantasy. . . . Forward's fantasy has glimmers of Tolkien, Alexander, [and] Rowling.” ―The Horn Book Magazine on Dragonborn

“Forward can tell a story . . . the next three volumes hold great promise for fans of adventure, fantasy, and dragons.” ―Booklist on Dragonborn

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