Dragon Flight (Jessica Day George)

Author Biography

Jessica Day George has written sixteen fantasy novels for children and young adults, including the Dragon(skin) Slippers trilogy, the Princesses of Westfalin trilogy, and the Tuesdays at the Castle series. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Published By: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

Year: 2008

ISBN-13: 978-1-59990-110-7

ISBN-10: 1-59990-110-2

Reading Level: Grades 8 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

When an army of dragons threatens to destroy the kingdom of Feravel, Creel and her own dragon friends must try to stop them… and to solve the mystery behind the unprovoked attack.

Eona/The Necklace of the Gods/Eona: Return of the Dragoneye (Alison Goodman)

 

Author Biography

Alison Goodman is an award-winning author of YA fiction, including Singing the Dogstar Blues, the Eon/Eona duology, and The Dark Days Club. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Published By: HarperCollins

Year: 2011

ISBN: 978-0-670-06311-6

Reading Level: Grades 10 and up.

Reader’s Annotation:

As the only surviving Dragoneye allied with the exiled Pearl Emperor Kygo, Eona must strive to save the Empire of the Celestial Dragons from a usurper’s deadly reign. But can she succeed amid the many dangers, both external and from within herself?

The Hero and the Crown (Robin McKinley)

Author Biography

Robin McKinley has won multiple awards for her young adult fantasy novels, including the 1985 Newbery Medal for The Hero and the Crown. She lives in Hampshire, England.

Published By: Greenwillow Books

Year: 1984

ISBN: 0-688-02593-5

Reading Level: Grades 8 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Awkward, unfeminine, of questionable blood, and with no magical skills, Aerin is an outcast in the royal court despite being the king’s daughter. But when a deadly dragon and wicked wizard threaten the kingdom, she just might prove herself a hero.

The Two Pearls of Wisdom/Eon (Alison Goodman)

Author Biography

Alison Goodman is an award-winning author of YA fiction, including Singing the Dogstar Blues, the Eon/Eona duology, and The Dark Days Club. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Published By: HarperCollins

Year: 2008

ISBN: 987-0-7322-8800-6

Reading Level: Grades 10 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

No man in the Empire of the Celestial Dragons has more elemental power than a Dragoneye. Can the newest Dragoneye, the crippled, unassuming Eon, possibly fulfill all his duties – and do so without revealing that “he” is actually a girl?

Shadow Scale (Rachel Hartman)

Author Biography

Rachel Hartman is a Vancouver-based comic book artist and music lover. Seraphina and Shadow Scale are her first two novels.

Published By: Random House

Year: 2015

ISBN: 978-0-375-86657-9

Reading Level: Grades 10 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

As a dragon war rages, Seraphina sets out on a quest to find other half-dragons like herself. But can she elude a powerful villainess who aims to hijack her mission for her own sinister purpose?

The Fires of Merlin/Merlin, Book 3: The Raging Fires (T.A. Barron)

Author Biography

T.A. Barron is a prolific author of books for children and young adults, particularly in the fantasy genre, as well as an active founder and supporter of conservation causes. He lives in Colorado.

Published By: Penguin Group USA

Year: 1998

ISBN: 0-399-23020-3

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up.

Reader’s Annotation:

The terrible dragon Valdearg has reappeared, and according to prophecy, only Merlin can vanquish him. But does the young wizard stand a chance after his powers are stolen from him? And even if he does, what will the cost of victory be?

Dragon Slippers/Dragonskin Slippers (Jessica Day George)

Author Biography

Jessica Day George has written fifteen fantasy novels for children and young adults, including the Dragon(skin) Slippers trilogy, the Princesses of Westfalen trilogy, and the Tuesdays at the Castle series. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Published By: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

Year: 2006

ISBN: 978-07475-8718-7

Reading Level: Grades 8 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

After bargaining with a dragon for her life and a pair of  shoes, Creel sets out to achieve her dream of dressmaking. But her new slippers are more than what they seem… if they fall onto the wrong feet, the kingdom will be doomed!

The Seven Songs of Merlin/Merlin, Book 2: The Seven Songs (T.A. Barron)

Author Biography

T.A. Barron is a prolific author of books for children and young adults, particularly in the fantasy genre, as well as an active founder and supporter of conservation causes. He lives in Colorado.

Published By: Penguin Group USA

Year: 1997

ISBN: 978-0-399-25021-7

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

When young Merlin’s reckless use of magic puts his mother in danger, he sets out on a quest to save her. On this quest, he must master the Seven Songs of Wizardry, and learn what it means to be a great wizard and a wise man.

Seraphina (Rachel Hartman)

Author Biography:

Rachel Hartman is a Vancouver-based comic book artist and music lover. Seraphina and its sequel Shadow Scale are her first novels.

Published By: Random House

Year: 2012

ISBN: 0375866566

Reading Level: Grades 10 and up.

Reader’s Annotation:

In a world where dragons can take human form, secret half-dragon Seraphina serves as a musician at the royal court. What will happen when the kingdom faces a draconian enemy, who might be Seraphina’s own flesh and blood?