Review by Booklist Review
Drake doesn't like digging onions, but he's resigned to that future. That is, until one of the king's men scoops him up and whisks him away to the castle to become a Dragon Master. When faced with the door to the dungeon, Drake thinks the onion field might be the better choice. But then he sees the dragons. Disappointment strikes again when he meets his particular dragon: the Earth Dragon. It's not flashy, can't fly, and looks like a snake. Still, Drake senses a connection and names it Worm. The two form a bond and save the other dragons and their masters when they attempt to break the rules. In this first of the Dragon Masters series, vocabulary is accessible; sentences, paragraphs, and chapters are short; and dialogue moves the story along rapidly. Black-and-white sketch-type drawings add depth to the story and feelings to the characters (both children and dragons). Emergent readers will find happy success here.--Petty, J. B. Copyright 2014 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-In this heavily illustrated chapter book series for newly independent readers, eight-year-old Drake is chosen by the magical Dragon Stone to train dragons along with three other Dragon Masters-in-training. The four students must learn to connect with their dragons and discover their unique powers. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Drake, son of an onion farmer, joins three other children at the castle to secretly train dragons (Rise). Next, the Dragon Masters must cure the sun dragon (Saving) and quest to reclaim a magic stone (Secret). These short chapter books are heavy on action and light on characterization and subtlety. The illustrated format will appeal to children unready for Harry Potter. [Review covers these Dragon Master titles: Rise of the Earth Dragon, Saving the Sun Dragon, and Secret of the Water Dragon.] (c) Copyright 2015. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Drake has been selected by the king to serve as a Dragon Master, quite a change for an 8-year-old farmer boy.The dragons are a secret, and the reason King Roland has them is a mystery, but what is clear is that the Dragon Stone has identified Drake as one of the rare few children who have a special connection with dragons and the ability to serve as a trainer. Drakes dragon is a long brown creature with, at first, no particular talents that Drake can identify. He calls the dragon Worm. It isnt long before Drake begins to realize he has a very strong connection with Worm and can share what seem to be his dragons thoughts. After one of the other Dragon Masters decides to illicitly take the dragons outside, disaster strikes. The cave they are passing through collapses, blocking the passageway, and then Worms special talent becomes evident. The first of a new series of early chapter books, this entry is sure to attract fans. Brief chapters, large print, lots of action, attractive illustrations in every spread, including a maplike panorama, an enviable protagonistwho wouldnt want to be a Dragon Master?all combine to make an entertaining read.With plenty left to be resolved, the next entry will be eagerly sought after. (Fantasy. 7-10) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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