You'll see dragons after three or four
598310
Wow.  This cd is amazing.  Quite possibly the best cd of this decade in my opinion.  Pearl Jam once again prove to never disappoint, continually releasing great cd after great cd.  I loved all of the songs upon first listen.  So yeah I'm not going to write a real long review of this album.  But I will definitely tell you that you should pick this disc up-You won't be disappointed.
92214
For those of us who have waited to see what will happen after Thread stops falling, this book is the answer.  It also gives us some insight into what Dragons and their riders will be doing.  I was very satisfied with the plot, the development of the newer characters and even the romantic interest held my attention.  I especially liked seeing K'van and Heth again, as their story, "The Littlest Dragon Rider" (at least that's what I remember the title to be) is what started me on my journey to Pern.
The book also shows a developing society.  While some may nitpick with how dragons are referred to (calling Golanth Golly), I see this as an indication of an evolving people who are exploring their new found societal mores.  I find nothing wrong with having seperate classes, ie; Holders, Weyrfolk, Craftspeople, as this is the society that was put in place by the original settlers of the planet.  Instead of trying to put some type of modern PC spin on the series, readers should remember that it is a work of fiction, not a thesis on how to live.
If I had to complain about any one thing, it would be the way the Abominators are dealt with.  It seemed a bit deus ex machina for my taste, but one quibble in an otherwise terrific book doesn't stop me from wholeheartedly reccomending this book.
Go out and order this one, it is the prelude of great things to come on Pern.
2144235
Wonderful - and just as I remembered it from it's original showing on TV.  If you are at all interested in dragons this is for you.  It's a "Documentary" pretending to have discovered dragon fossils, and then proceeds very scientifically, and finally following the last dragon. So sad - you feel like you've really experienced the development of the original dragons' evolution to their demise as a species.  Loved it.  And afterwards a quick overview of the special effects magic used to produce this video.  Interesting.
417954
You know a series of books is good when the kids ask almost every day when the next one is coming out. That is what has happened to us and this series. After finishing this 4th book in the Dragon Masters series, every day for 2 weeks now they are asking and we have about three weeks to go. But back to this volume. As mentioned this is the 4 book in a series. The Dragon Masters are young children who the dragon stone indicates will be able to establish a connection with a dragon.

King Roland appears while the children and their Dragons are training. He has plans to King Roland wants to take his Dragons and show them to Queen Rose of the Kingdom of Arkwood. But during the demonstrations things go awry. The king gets mad and decides that Drake and Worm, and Rori and Vulcan must stay behind. The wizard Griffith will need to travel so his friend Diego will come stay with those left behind. Soon the castle is under attack, Maldred and he has his own dragon who has 4 heads. A battle ensues and Drake and Rori are desperate for back up. But to find out what happens you will need to read the book.

Again the illustrations by Graham Howells are awesome. My three children ages 5-9 love going over them again and again to see the details. Every page has embellishments to enhance the look and feel of the book. Wonderful illustrations and a great story combine for a winning combination.

This is a great little series. From my youngest to my oldest who can read them to us the whole family enjoys these books. We cannot wait for the 5th book to come out and desperately hope there will be more after that. The characters are fun to watch as they grow into a team and learn to work together and with their dragons. The dragons have surprises that always add for interesting twists. And the kids just love them. What more could you want. These are books that after we finished them the kids asked to read them again, which now that we are on chapter books does not happen as often. That is the best praise we can give them. These are great books for kids and those who read with and to them!
2568998
Reading the other 2 books before this makes it a more enjoyable experience.  That said, this could be a stand alone. I really love this after Apocalypse World where dragons have come through a rift and are maddened until they find their mate.  This one was especially touching. I will not give it away, but I will encourage you to go on the journey.
4142993
My daughters are obsessed with dragons.  There aren't many age-appropriate dragon books for the preschool/lower elementary set (especially picture books with realistic dragons).  This series begins with The Egg and moves on to 3 other related stories.  We loved The Egg and The Dragon Snatcher.  We liked The Great Dragon Rescue and The Dragon & the Gruesome Twosome.  All of the stories follow the adventures of a boy named George and the dragon that he hatches.  The illustrations are what makes this series so enjoyable; they are realistic and colorful and full of detail.  The story lines are fairly brief but appropriate for younger children.
76215
What if you were a top athlete and volleyball player.. What if your girlfriend was being experimented upon by a nerdy psychology student.. hey, hang on! No, she's been kidnaped by other dragons! *Other* dragons? Yes,  suddenly you're a dragon: big, strong, able to fly, with a craving for gold  and a reputation for being.. well, slow. The Dark Powers are closing in,  and you'll need all the help you can get, especially from Carolinus of the  Tinkling Water, to get out of this one..
Excellent fun, setting the  stage for a number of books which followed 'Dragon's success.
'G'  rating; good reading for all ages.
3861323
Anne McCaffrey never disappointed, and her son Todd is learning the rhthym of Pern.  This book follows Lora a as she moves through time to try to save Pern n and its drogon's from the effects of the plague.  Now that the plague has been eradicated and all the beings of Pern are safe from the illness, a way must be found to bring the number of dragons back up to full fighting strength for they down to less than a full weyer between all the weyers of the planet.
So Lorana goes forward in time to bring back dragons to help in the past.  That doesn't work, so she back only to meet a seer from the traders, then she starts her search for a place to take the young and injured back to grow and heal.
The story itself was good, the jumping time is getting a little old.  When Ms. McCaffrey used it in Dragon Flight it was new and exciting, then it was forbidden because you could lose yourself if not careful.  This generation bounces around time lines so much it is no wonder that they aren't permently muddledvand fuzzy head.  I give Todd points for keeping the story line cohesive enough that you always know 'when you are.  I just hope that it doesn't become a story line crutch for future book.
Good read if you like Pern and want to keep up with old friends in the characters.
4693884
I got really drawn into this story. It was a little low to start but most books are so stick with it. At first I thought this story would be mostly about Julia and was drawn into her character but these books are so much more and it turns out that Julia is the main character but not the main story. As the title of the series says, these books are about Devan and there are many story lines that Mark explores. The time period setting can be compared to a King Arthur style of culture with regards to technology, culture, and of course magic. There are power struggles between the many competing factions for power. The character Julia is a main stay throughout the tale and I enjoyed reading about her, but it took me awhile to realize that these  books aren't really about her but instead are about all of Devan. The surprise for me was that the books do not end with the trilogy and in fact after reading the forth book I wouldn't be surprised that will be at least two more books coming to complete the tale. Dragons are mentioned as a possibility in the first three books and become a reality in the forth book but only briefly. I am sure there is more to come about dragons in the next books and I am also certain that Julia will play a part with the dragons. Oh, and of course the dragons can talk.
2550463
Seraphina was a very good dragon fantasy. In a kingdom called Goredd, there is a forty-year old treaty between dragons and humans that has not eased mistrust all that much. Dragons transform into human shape, and teach at universities. But the treaty's expiration draws near. Seraphina Dombegh is a gifted musician, the court's assistant composer. She has reasons to fear both sides: for she is a half-dragon. Her mother was a dragon, her father is a human. A member of the royal family is murdered suspiciously, and Seraphina joins in the investigation with Prince Lucian Kiggs, the captain of the Queen's Guard. They begin to uncover a plot to destroy the fragile peace, while Seraphina struggles with her growing love for Kiggs and her terrible secret that could mean death if it is exposed.

There are a lot of names and terms that you have to remember in Seraphina. The first few chapters were kind of slow, as there was a lot of information thrown at you. But once I got the hang of the world and the terms, I liked this one a lot. Seraphina's garden inside her mind is quite interesting. If she doesn't "tend" to it each evening, she'll have visions.

I enjoyed the characters (isn't Seraphina such a beautiful name?), and the mystery. This one was a lot better than most dragon fantasies I've read. I liked the cover too; it's not too garishly bright like some YA covers can be. Understated, but elegant.

The plot gets more and more complicated as new developments and old histories come to light. I loved all the elements of Seraphina: the mystery, the dragons, the music, the romance.

All of my reviews can be read at my blog novareviews.blogspot.com.
3636471
A little scary for the younger viewer (4-5yrs). Good graphics.  But so scary with the bad guys. Same age viewer as for how to train your dragon #1, but this episode went a bit over the top I think.
2566663
Any one who likes dragons in fiction should find this story interesting.  It does leave the reader wanting to know more about this new land.
3985775
I've loved Jane Yolen's pit dragon trilogy since I was a kid. I was happy to see she continued the story along. What she does with the fourth book kind of opens it open to longer storyline. Toward the end there is still a lot left to conclude so I'm hoping there will be a 5th in the making.
3674937
Sit down, little children.

Let me tell you a story about a sad, sexy dragon. Named Grendel.

A long time ago, this dragon was searching for love and money in the usual ways. Reality shows. Casinoz. Bars. But then he found his true calling. Drag'n-o-sity.

Grendel decided to accentuate his drag'nized qualitais by picking a fight. With a hairy mushroom. Named Beowulff.

This is the high.middle.andlow point of the nov'l. It's scand'l in Scand'lnavia. Where the days are cold And the nights. Are steaming.

Have I convinced you dearies?

I sure hope. so.

Bye
2816553
This book is a lot like the cookies you sneak off the plate waiting for suppertime. A short story in the Dragons of Incendium between the first and second books, the story give you a glimpse of a key moment in time for the bad ass dragon princesses of Incendium. It should be read as part of the series to get the full effect and leaves you anxious for the next book in the series. I received a copy of this story from the author in exchange for an honest review.
1110309
I put the dragon on the top of a bed post... I have dragons on all 4 posts, and in decorations in my bedroom!
2241107
a very unique way to see the dragons world, the point of view of how and why a dragon should look like is very interesting in this book, and as a bonus they gave you tips on how to draw them...