School Library Journal recommends this read for kids who enjoyed, but have since outgrown, Christopher Paolini's Eragon. Alanna of Trebond; The Dragon’s Hoard ; Tag Archives: YA books. It currently has five books out. We're giving away a $250 gift card to Barnes and Noble. into a realm of castles and quests, of loss and love, adventure, perseverance, and of course ... dragons. This is going to be more specific for you all! Start with: Prophecy. In Dragonborn, we find ourselves with a dragon hunter chasing the woman who carries the last golden dragon egg. She then is caught by the most feared and respected of the Wyrkind, Dragos, but he spares her life, claiming her as his own. She introduces a new character, Tess, who is a troublemaker. They don’t have to be the protagonists, but they have to be in the story throughout the whole series (as companions, evil creatures, shifter love interests, etc.) Ages 8 - 12, In the world of Talon, dragons were hunted to near extinction by a group of dragon slayers called the Order of St. George; then the dragons disguised themselves in human form, secretly growing their numbers and planning to take over the world. Pre-K Growing Reader Tween Teen A Puff of Magic for Your Shelves: 13 of the Best Dragon Books for Kids by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich. A Dragon’s Guide to Making Your Human Smarter is filled with school stories, suspense, and the wonders of true friendship. 37. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day.”. Terminator, but with dragons. Lots of drama, romance, and epic fantasy in this one. Posted on November 24, 2014 by Kelly. And these dragons, they’re not just mindless beasts, though most people would prefer to think of them that way. I will say it’s just as thrilling as the first book, setting up Melissa to have to choose between humans and dragons, and finally decide what side she wants to be on. Book two picks up with Seraphina looking for more people like her, a mixture of dragon and human, with their powerful gifts. All in all, they’re a great introduction to the genre. It picks up where Talker 25 left off, with Talker Melissa Callahan trying to piece her life back together. A Jewish inspired fantasy series, the Mangoverse has all the things you are searching for: female friendship, a Queen who loves women, her bodyguard and her dragon companion and so much humor. Fate will bring him his dead friend’s kid sister to his doorstep at the exact moment he is entering the phase. “Children will embrace this accessible, timeless story about the evil of greed and the joy of gratitude,” wrote Booklist in a review. Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman: Oh, Seraphina.My favorite dragon book of all time. The author has said she has plans for more books, but currently there are only four out. Dragons in Regency England. ABOUT ME. And, by the end, they both have a newfound appreciation for the joy of writing. Rogue by Julie Kagawa: The second book in Julie Kagawa’s Talon series, which is definitely a good fit for fans of Hartman and McCune’s books. After dragons were hunted to extinction, Dr. Jack and Dr. Kamala resurrect the first dragon anyone has seen alive since the 15th century. The two share much about their lives, their favorite hobbies and classes, and a mutual distaste for writing. No. What more could you ask for? No. She sets out into the wild world after upsetting her family and finds friends (dragons!!) The Teravinea Series. Ages 13+, First published in 1968, this classic sci-fi/fantasy novel featuring a heroine has endured. Skip to content. I have talked about this series a lot I can feel it. The two races have been warring since forever, and Echo, a young human girl, gets thrown into the mix. Get reading picks, tips, and activities in your inbox. Soon the two cousins are at the baby dragon’s beck and call, trying to figure out what to feed her. However, the world at large doesn’t really know about the dragons, and they fight a secret war with the Order of St. George, a battle that’s spanned centuries. Finished? If you love Game of Thrones and Khaleesi's trio dragons, then you'll love these fantasy books featuring winged, fire-breathing beasts. So maybe after picking up Talker 25 and the sequel Invisible Monsters, check out these dragon books, all out this year. After treason, Kira is on the run with the young prince to find out if he truly is the one written in the prophecy. Have a listen to our mystery/thriller podcast, Read or Dead. This is the first book in the Pern series and, while some of the themes are admittedly dated, the imaginative and believable depictions of dragons will win over any young reader. So it didn’t work for this list in that way. Rachel Hartman is gracing us with a new duology set in her fascinating world from Seraphina. Musings about YA Books, Heroines, and Culture. They range in size and color, some of them incredibly intelligent and telepathic. We're doing it, seriously. It’s also a good year for YA and dragons. The story focuses on a young girl who can communicate with dragons. And that’s where the title, Talker 25, comes in. Escape. The Avicen, bird-like people, have been fighting the Drakharin, dragon-like people, for a while now. Such an acclaimed novel, Sorcerer to the Crown mixes magic and the British elite inside its pages. By submitting my email, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Dragons can appear in this genre but not all the time. Warren and Dragon’s wonderfully silly stories are great for early chapter book readers looking for a laugh. It tells the story of Zacharias, magician and Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers and how he met a woman with inmense power. Ages 4 - 8, by Ariel Bernstein, illustrated by Mike Malbrough, Dragon is Warren’s "pet." They include sort of a level of out-of-this-world type of wonder. Ages 13+. A Dragon lord who she knows she can’t trust. But I won’t say much else. Ages 8 - 12, by Laurence Yep and Joanne Ryder, illustrated by Mary GrandPré, Readers first met Winnie and Miss Drake in A Dragon’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans; in this second book in the Dragon’s Guide series, Winnie is excited to be taught science by Sir Isaac Newton at The Spriggs Academy. She wants out of the war, but that just isn’t in the cards. so this was quite hard to find. Halloween books & activities for all ages! A boy at the beach finds that “if you build a perfect sandcastle, a dragon will move in.” When it just happens to be the kind of dragon that enjoys exploring, kite-flying, and toasting marshmallows, it seems that he’s found the perfect playmate! In Talker 25, society has since crumbled quite a bit since the emergence of dragons from within the Earth. Both a Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, three stories were published in a 50-year anniversary edition as Three Tales of My Father's Dragon. Ages 8 - 12, Minli, whose name means “quick thinking,” is a vibrant and compassionate heroine determined to help her family in this gorgeous Newbery Honor-winning tale that makes for a wonderful read-aloud. Yes. Enormously fun and imaginative, this interactive picture book will have readers blowing, tamping down, and flapping pages to help put out the fire. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. Ages 8 – 12, This was one of my daughter’s favorite books in second grade.