Dragons
in the Clouds
By
David Blair
“Dragons
in the Clouds’’ is a epic adventure that takes place during a time period when
Dragons were alive and freely roamed the land. The people during this time were
getting eaten by a vicious species of Dragon. The ruling King finally orders
the total annihilation
of all living dragons. A powerful wizard,
named Merlinus, who is a friend to the king, does not agree with the Kings
order, for Merlinus knows all Dragons are not what they seem. So he does what
he must to protect a family of Dragons that he had befriended. And to protect
his Dragon friends, Melinus performs the spell of weightlessness and tells the
Dragons to fly up and to hide in the cover of the Clouds. An unforeseen ability
of the Dragons weightlessness spell is that a Dragons fire now looks like that
of lightning and their roar is like that of thunder. Melinus tells the Dragons
to live within the clouds and to only come down at night to eat. An apprentice
to the wizard who has grandeur of his own has a plan for Dragons that he has
hidden deep within a mountain cavern. Now enters a widowed mother, her young
boy, who had also befriended a dragon, though a very young one. They suddenly
find themselves caught between the Kings order and a battle that has begun
between two species of Dragons. A battle that would determine control of the
skies above the Kingdom of Albian. This Apprentice’s plan has consequences that
may bring the Kingdom and perhaps the very world we live in today to an
devastating end.
“Merlinus
might be hiding dragons...”
On the orders
of King Arturus, all dragons are to be killed on sight. There have been too
many deaths, too many good men devoured by these loathsome beasts. It is time
to put an end to the dragons' unchecked reign of terror.
For the
powerful sorcerer, Merlinus, Arthurus’ decree is both troublesome and
disturbing. Not all dragons, kill. Not all are loathsome. But the King is set
upon driving the dragons to extinction and this Merlinus cannot allow. However,
to go against the king and the will of the people is a monumental risk. If it
is ever discovered that he is hiding dragons, then the consequences will be
severe.
Unbeknown
to Merlinus, he has an enemy. An enemy who will do anything to discredit the
renowned wizard.
Can
Merlinus save the dragons in time? And who is this enemy that would destroy
everything that Merlinus has worked so hard to achieve?
From a
dark and dangerous night in the Albion Forest to the dragons last stand high up
in the sky above Merlinus’ castle, Dragons in the Clouds by David Blair is the
unforgettable story about one man’s fight to save a species from annihilation
and the unbreakable friendship between a young boy and his dragon.
With
its easy prose style and a wonderfully compelling narrative, Dragons in the
Clouds is a real treat for children of middle grade reading age. The story is
compelling, without being overcomplicated, and there is enough action to keep
even the most reluctant reader entertained.
Set
within the backdrop of Arthurian legends, Dragons in the Clouds is a thoroughly
enchanting story and perfect for children to not only read alone, but it also
works as a great bedtime story. I thought the relationship between David, and
his best friend, Rago the dragon, was beautiful in its simplicity and enjoyable
in the telling. David has more reasons than anyone to hate the dragons, but
like Merlinus, he understands that not all dragons are the same. David will
defend Rago, no matter what that may cost him. David is a young hero that the
reader can really get behind, and his relationship with Rago helps drive this
story forward.
I
thought the characterisation of Merlinus was terrific. He is everything a wizard
should be. He is intelligent, cunning, and above everything else, he is someone
who will take a stand against injustice even in the face of considerable
opposition. His desire to help the dragons is marred only by the fear that the
dragons will be discovered.
I
thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had everything an excellent middle-grade book
should have. Younger readers of Cressida Cowell’s How to Train Your Dragon series will be utterly enchanted by David Blair’s Dragon in the Clouds.
I
Highly Recommend.
Review
by Mary Anne Yarde.
The
Coffee Pot Book Club.
Pick
up your copy of
Dragons
in the Clouds
David Blair
I am the creator and
writer of the original story, ''Dragons in the Clouds'' My most favorite and
influential writer would be Rod Sterling, of the fame television show ''The
Twilight Zone''. Also Charles Dickens, ''A Christmas Carol'' to this day has a
place in my heart. I was captivated watching that show. All my work has a
paranormal feel too it. I recently worked as a production supervisor for
EnterAktion Studios. I started my story telling at the young age of 14. A
student film called ''Destination Destiny''. I am so grateful to have this
opportunity.
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