Dragon Seer
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On Sale:
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08/06/2009
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Formats:
Hardback | Paperback
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Enslaved since early
childhood, Madoca is astonished to be chosen as dragon seer, one who will care
for the dragons of Orkney. But people now question the age-old traditions that
placed the dragons at the very heart of her society, and one of the older dragon
seers has made enemies among the chieftains. When the Vikings arrive with a
malevolent seer who has vowed to destroy all dragons, new alliances form and the
people’s way of life is threatened. As Madoca’s powers emerge, strong but
uncontrolled, she faces the fight of her life. How can she save her beloved
dragons?
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Author Extras
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Critical Praise for
Dragon Seer
"...evocative new novel....Readers will be captivated by Dragon Seer and its strong young heroine. And while it’s aimed at the 12-plus crowd, slightly younger readers would enjoy having it read to them."
— The Chronicle Herald
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"A fanciful interpretation of the Orcadian Picts, the story's strengths lie in its bringing this ancient people to young readers' attention, while showing the moral development of an earnest, likable girl."
— Toronto Star
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Exciting and moving. . . . Blake Raintree is a complicated,
quietly inspiring heroine who will assuredly keep resonating in readers’ minds.”
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Quill & Quire on The Raintree Rebellion
“A masterful work that should join The Day of the Triffids
and The Chrysalids. . . .Are you reading, Steven Spielberg?”
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The Georgia Straight on The Secret Under my Skin
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