The Star Trilogy *Giveaway*

The Star Trilogy by Donald Samson

The Dragon Boy - Book One

Orphaned twice by the time he was nine, he was living on the streets and did not even know his own name. He was not allowed to set foot in the one place he was determined to find work. To complete the disaster of his young life, he was in love. The object of his affections was Star, an immense, emerald-green dragon. But here good fortune finally smiled upon him: Star was a Luck Dragon. Suddenly he was admitted as a barn boy into the elite Dragon Compound. He was given three warm meals a day, work, and even a name. And best of all, Star took him on as his own secret apprentice. 

The Dragon Of Two Hearts - Book Two

The curse of the wild dragon, Scorch, lies heavy upon the land of Gladur Nock. Scorch holds the people hostage to his ravenous and bloody demands. Michael, who has wandered for years as a knight errant, hears of the dragon’s bane and realizes that the Luck Dragon Star had trained him for this moment. Full of foreboding he rides to their aid. However, before the knight can reach the kingdom he is ambushed and imprisoned in the dungeons of the very king he wanted to help. He becomes part of a forced training of arms camp. Most of the other men in the dungeons will be absorbed into the king’s army. The best warriors, however, receive further training to prepare them to fight the dragon. Oddly, King Worrah is in no hurry to free the land from the dragon’s curse. The actions of the princess Aina are even more bewildering. She is a fierce warrior-maiden who oversees the men who will inevitably die in single combat with the dreaded dragon. With whom can Michael align himself? The only way out of prison is to step forward as the next victim to go face Scorch. 

The Dragon, The Blade, And The Thread - Book Three

Frustrated by his father's expectations to follow in his footsteps, Prince Corin prefers sewing to sword fighting. His Cousin Elinor has the eagerness for skills at arms which he lacks and, by a stroke of luck, uncoverrs a plot to overthrow the crown. Both cousins are befriended by a marketplace magician, whom the queen suspects is a master of the black arts and the cause of their Luck Dragon's baffling illness. When their lives and the desitiny of the kingdom are at stake, Corin must choose either to trust this mysterious old man or heed the warnings of his parents.

My Thoughts On The Trilogy:

This is a very well written trilogy! I flew through the three books, because I enjoyed them so much. These will be great books to read to Callan when he is older, or for him to read as chapter books. The author is very descriptive, and he creates the characters and scenes very well. This was such an enjoyable series to read. Also, as a fantasy book, this is very kid-friendly, and nothing is too wild or "religious". It would appeal to all families and children!

About The Author:

I have been a teacher since 1990 working in the Waldorf school system. In the Waldorf schools, teachers have the opportunity to accompany a group of children through their elementary and middle school years, grades one through eight. Part of my role as teacher is to be a storyteller. Nearly every morning, I tell the children a story that relates to the subject we are studying. In first grade it may be a fairy tale. In eighth grade it may be the biography of Thomas Edison. Every day, a new story to meet the souls of the children and fill them with powerful imaginations.

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