The vivid characterization and constant action make this an enjoyable read. Dragonspell, the dragonkeeper chronicles, book 1, by. Christian beliefs dragonspell is an overt allegory of the christians faith journey. Paul is the author of the dragons of chiril, dragons of the valley, and the bestselling dragonkeeper chronicles, with more than a quarter million books in print. Best known for her fantasy dragonkeeper chronicles series, she won a finalist medal in the christy awards for the first installment of the dragonkeeper chronicles, dragonspell. Dragonspell would make an excellent choice for family reading, book reports, or just personal reading for fun, no matter what age you are. No one will ever be able to read this and doubt that christian fantasy is a viable genre for spreading. To ask other readers questions about dragonspell, please sign up.
Get dragonspell, the dragonkeeper chronicles, book 1, by donita k. Feeling afraid and unprepared, kale embarks on a perilous quest to find the dragon egg stolen by the foul wizard risto. My husband read this book to both of my boys as bedtime reading. Its fantasy, not my favorite genre, and its the fifth and last book in a series. As a christian, i love the christian aspects in the book but it is not overpowering so people who are not christian can also read it. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 339 pages and is available in paperback format. Donita was a school teacher, but retired early and ended up getting bored.
With those two strikes against it, i decided to give it a couple of chapters before giving up on it entirely. I have read the whole series and have found that is is a great mix of fantasy and combines some christian values in it as well. This was proven in our household when our elevenyearold son snatched up the book and devoured it. She submitted a romance novel she had written for her thirteenyearold. Although the author uses different names for the god in this book. A dragonkeeper of paladin, kale is summoned from the hall to the bogs by the wizard fenworth to serve as his apprentice and tend his newly hatched meech dragon. Paul has created an amazing world of fantasy adventure. Dragonspell is a christian novel with obvious allegories.
Dragonspell introduces fourteen year old kale, a slave girl who has been sent to vendela by the village that raised her due to. And with a message of identity transformed from slavery to servanthood, its a book families will love reading and discussing. Christian fiction book recommendations for parents, schools, and librarians for young adults. Paul retired early from teaching school, but soon got bored. My first 7 books were christian romance, but i came over to the dark side when i heard there w. Jun 22, 2004 dragonspell is a fine, wellwritten tale guaranteed to entertain both old and young alike. The last book had a good climax, but the climax wasnt based off of the events that the author had already developed. Paul, following the adventures of a young former slave girl named kale, and in the later books, a knightintraining called bardon. Dragonspell was honored as a finalist for the christy awards for visionary novels for 2005. Top ten books that would be on my syllabus if i taught christian.
These are christian books about a boy trying out for superhero reality tv show. Donita kathleen paul born november 20, 1950 is a bestselling contemporary christian fiction novelist. Another thing i enjoyed in this book were the baby dragons that kale hatches. Dragonspell introduces fourteen year old kale, a slave girl who has been sent to. Rescued by a small band of paladins servants, kale is turned from her destination. Lewiss narnia books harpercollins, christian allegories and messages are clearly presented and easily found, but it is equally possible to read. Dragonspell dragon keepers chronicles, book 1 9781578568239.
The elders in her village free her from slavery since, after all, she now owns a dragons egg, and send her far away to the hall to learn. Once a slave, kale is given the unexpected opportunity to become a servant to paladin. Aug 25, 2015 the dragonkeeper chronicles by donita k. My favorite dragonkeeper moment would be the very first moments in the dragonkeeper series when you brought kale to life. I could see things much more clearly in this book and felt a much stronger bond to the old characters as well as the new. It parallels with christian life in many ways and is fun and exciting to read. Paul is a fantasy about kale, a slave girl who finds a dragons egg. The book is a great christian fiction book, very exciting, with lots of plot turns and lots of truth. Dragonspell is an overt allegory of the christians faith journey. Ill start off by saying i enjoyed dragonquest quite a bit more than dragonspell, the first book. This book just reminds me why i dont like 99% of christian fiction, and most of that remaining 1% is taken up by c. Weaving together memorable characters, daring adventure, and a core of eternal truth, dragonspellthe first book in the dragon keepers chroniclesis a finely crafted and welcome addition to the corpus of fantasy fiction. Free download or read online dragonspell pdf epub book. She has also written romances and juvenile novels under the name kathleen paul.
Emilie 1272014 dragonspell, the first in a 4 book series, is an easy, fun and exciting read. Wulder represents god and paladin represents jesus. Other than dragonspell what are some good christian books. Centered download dragonspell dragonkeeper chronicles. Paul online or find other paperback products from due to current volume, some online orders are delayed. She enjoys cooking, beading, stamping, knitting, and her grandsons. Dragonspell, the dragonkeeper chronicles, book 1, by donita k. From riding on dragons to jumping off cliffs to moving mountains, this story is sure to spark a readers imaginationyoung and old. Other than dragonspell what are some good christian books that include magicdragonsfantasy. The dragonkeeper chronicles are a fivebook christian fantasy series by american author donita k.
Another thing i enjoyed in this book were the baby dragons that kale. Kale lives as a slave at the beginning, and she spends the book examining who wulder god is, why he chose her to serve him, and how she can learn to trust his will and timing. Donita kathleen paul is a best selling contemporary christian fictional novelist. A delightful allegory of what it means to be a follower of god, well written as a story of challenge and conquest as a young girl, raised as a slave, learns to find her stength in. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about dragonspell by donita k. Paul has nailed a complex and engaging fantasy world. The dragonkeeper chronicles are a five book christian fantasy series by american author donita k. Set in a land called amara, a slave girl embarks to the capital city vendela. Paul, your books have been great series on my shelves, and i am very glad you have taken up the challenge of writing.
Now she is an awardwinning novelist writing christian. But within the first few pages, kale and her army of tiny dragons enchanted me. Weaving together memorable characters, daring adventure, and a core of eternal truth, dragonspell is a finely crafted and welcome addition to the corpus of fantasy fiction. Dragonspell dragon keepers chronicles, book 1 by paul, donita k. Dragonspell is an overt allegory of the christian s faith journey. Cleverly and compellingly wrought, dragonquest is a terrific sequel to dragonspell that is sure to delight readers of all ages. Paul is available at in several formats for your ereader. A delightful allegory of what it means to be a follower of god, well written as a story of challenge and conquest as a young girl, raised as a slave, learns to find her stength in her relationship with paladin. She won finalist medal at chirsty award for first book of dragonkepper chronicle series, dragonspell. Dragonspell, dragon keepers chronicles, book 1 disclaimer.
I am looking forward to the sequel and will be one of the first to buy it. If i had one complaint about this book, it probably be the drastic change in tone from the rest of the series. The christy awards are presented annually for what i have called faith fiction, that is, fiction that tells a story that is designed to appeal to conservative christian readers, and, generally, is. Donita kathleen paul is a bestselling contemporary christian fiction novelist. It is also a book i think i would have liked better when i was younger. This aspect of the novel especially attracted me to this book. How nice it was to find a book which not only indulged that but had a good message. Dragonquest dragon keepers chronicles, book donita k.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dragonlight. Kale lives as a slave at the beginning, and she spends the book examining who wulder god is. I love books like dragonspell and the rest of the series. With the help of paladin christ and kimens angels, kale and her comrades battle the evil, deceptive wizard risto satan. The dragon keeper chronicles dragon keeper wiki fandom. Dragonspell is a fine, wellwritten tale guaranteed to entertain both old and young alike. The first edition of the novel was published in june 1st 2004, and was written by donita k. But on her way to the hall, where she was to be trained, kale runs into danger. Very good read overall and i co up l could not put it down. A small band of paladins servants rescue kale from danger but turn her from her destination. The main characters of this fantasy, christian story are kale allerion. Weaving together memorable characters, daring adventure, and a core of eternal truth, dragonspell the first book in the dragon keepers chroniclesis a finely crafted and welcome addition to the corpus of fantasy fiction. I think my favorite thing about this book were the new characters. Dragonspell one dragon egg holds the key to the future.
Dragonspell is a finely crafted and welcome addition to the. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Kathleen morgan, author of consuming fire and all good gifts dragonspell has a heartthumping, pageturning plot that is sure to captivate and enthrall even the most reluctant reader. Christian fiction book recommendations jill williamson. Now she is an awardwinning novelist writing christian romance and fantasy. May 20, 2008 weaving together memorable characters, daring adventure, and a core of eternal truth, dragonspell the first book in the dragon keepers chronicles is a finely crafted and welcome addition to the corpus of fantasy fiction. Jun 01, 2004 dragonspell is a good book, but it was actually the first book ive read with my eyeballs this year that i struggled to get through. The dragon keeper chronicles a personal favorite series of mine an easy read, yet full of depth and character. Paul is an american author of christian romance and ya fantasy novels. Paul is a book filled with magical creatures, characters you will love, and of course a biblical point of view. Pauls dragonquest continues the story of kale and her welldrawn compatriots, who set out on yet another quest in service to god by serving his people. The message does not beat you over the head as some christian fiction does, but is much more subtle at least for the kids.
Dragonspell, the first in a 4 book series, is an easy, fun and exciting read. The dragonkeeper chronicles are a fivebook christian fantasy series by. Christian 159 classic literature 383 christian living 4320. Paul is the author of the bestselling dragonkeeper chronicles with over a quarter of a million books in print. Great for ages 12 and older dragonspell, dragonkeeper. As soon as i read it i ordered copies for christmas gifts and a copy for our library. Paul dragon spell one dragon egg holds the key to the future. Dragonspell is a good book, but it was actually the first book ive read with my eyeballs this year that i struggled to get through. Nov 15, 2010 magic a christians pointofview disclaimer. If you want an exciting adventure, a delightful cast of characters, based on a christian foundation, read dragonspell. When kale, a slave girl, finds a dragon egg, she is given the unexpected opportunity to become a servant to paladin. I specify read with my eyeballs because im not counting the two audiobooks i listened to this year that were also difficult to get through.