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Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke
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Dragon Rider (original 1997; edition 2005)

by Cornelia Funke

Series: Dragon Rider (1)

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After learning that humans are headed toward his hidden home, Firedrake, a silver dragon, is joined by a brownie and an orphan boy in a quest to find the legendary valley known as the Rim of Heaven, encountering friendly and unfriendly creatures along the way, and struggling to evade the relentless pursuit of an old enemy.… (more)
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Title:Dragon Rider
Authors:Cornelia Funke
Info:The Chicken House (2005), Paperback, 560 pages
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Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke (1997)

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  BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |
Inkheart is my favorite. ( )
  JRobinW | Jan 20, 2023 |
Flashing back to HS- I saw a dragon, and that was enough for me to grab it off the library's shelf and read it. I remember eating frozen pizza and reading away my afternoons with this book. (I can still smell frozen pizza whenever I see this book cover) Whimsical, well-written, at times sassy, and all around a delightful read. I think it covers all the emotional ranges, so it is a fun rollercoaster. It's a long read, but it isn't slow or boring at all. I think any fan of How to Train your Dragon or Eragon (movie or books) would also love this book. I believe this would be a good children's bedtime story if you are looking for a chapter-style book to try out (That is, if your kids don't snatch it and finish it themselves.) Enjoyable for all ages! Enough there to hold the attention of both a busy adult and an energetic child. ( )
  am08279 | Oct 23, 2022 |
If you are reading the print version, STOP! Get your hands on the audio version read by Brendan Fraser. He breathes life into the characters with a variety of voices and even sound effects. Though intended for children, this adventure story is entertaining and exciting for all ages. It’s a sad time for dragons. Firedrake, a young dragon, must flee his home because humans are planning to destroy the valley where he resides. He must find the Rim of Heaven, but he is being pursued by a monster dragon, Nettlebrand, who was created by can alchemist. During his quest, Firedrake meets Ben, a young boy, as well as others, who come together to try to help the dragons. It’s quite a tale of courage and perseverance, of good versus evil, and of love and friendship. To get the most of this fine tale, listen to the audio version - Brendan Fraser’s outstanding performance adds much to the enjoyment of the adventure. ( )
  Maydacat | Dec 18, 2021 |
Wow! Cornelia Funke, why have I not known about you until now! Fantasy and fun and feelgood story, this is.
When humans begin to invade one of the last safe places for silver dragons to live in peace, one young dragon, Firedrake, begins a journey to find a land where they can go to escape the humans once and for all to live peacefully without worry of humans ever bothering them again.
Along with his friend, the brownie Sorrel, Firedrake flies off in the night to find the Rim of Heaven. He meets a young human boy, Ben, who becomes the Dragon Rider, and is key to the prophecy that says a Dragon and his Rider will rid the world of the Evil Golden Dragon and ensure peace for the Silver Dragons well into the future.
The story tells us the adventures these three go through in search of the Rim of Heaven. Their meeting with a mystical mouse who gives them their map and a giant jinn with a million eyes who gives them even more detailed information, are two meetings the adventurers encounter.
Throughout, the evil golden dragon is tailing them... he wants to hunt and devour all the silver dragons, so it is very dangerous!

OK. So my description isn't so fantastic. I think the boo is, though/ I love the feelgood nature of the story telling, the positive interactions between the characters. I would love for all the Harry Potter fans to discover this story. and this author. ( )
  PallanDavid | May 20, 2021 |
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Cornelia Funkeprimary authorall editionscalculated
Bell, AntheaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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After learning that humans are headed toward his hidden home, Firedrake, a silver dragon, is joined by a brownie and an orphan boy in a quest to find the legendary valley known as the Rim of Heaven, encountering friendly and unfriendly creatures along the way, and struggling to evade the relentless pursuit of an old enemy.

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