I like dragons and enjoy books that include them. When I saw Dragonfriend (Leonard the Great Book One) by Roger Eschbacher at bragmedallion.com, I added it to my TBR list. Here are my thoughts!
Synopsis (from the author):
The fate of Camelot rests in the hands of Leonard, a lowly page to a kind knight, and he must go on a daring quest to find the legendary wizard Merlin and rescue King Arthur from a secret castle dungeon. As he travels through a dangerous world of hungry monsters, wicked villains, and grumpy dragons, Leonard has to use his wits to restore peace and honor to Camelot.
What I liked about Dragonfriend:
Dragonfriend introduces us to Leonard, a page in the service of a mediocre (though nice) knight. Leonard’s adventures begin when he befriends a dragon on his way to Camelot. Leonard is an engaging character, and his exploits are imaginative and humorous. Add Merlin (yes, that Merlin), Leonard’s friend Hubert, and Piffle, a Brownie, and you have a good collection of characters that support the story. The tale moves along quickly and is an easy-to-read and enjoyable book!
What I didn’t like about Dragonfriend:
I couldn’t find much to dislike about Dragonfriend.
Overall impression of Dragonfriend:
I enjoyed the fun twist on the Arthurian legend. Leonard and his friends are well-developed characters. The adventures are humorous, with enough action to keep both kids and adults interested, and the story has a satisfying ending. If you like fantasy and Arthurian tales, read this one!
My rating:
5 Stars
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Find out more about Roger Eschbacher, Dragonfriend, and all of his work. Visit his website, Amazon Author page, or his Goodreads page for more information.
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