Dragon and Soldier : The Second Dragonback Adventure

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Summary: GOOD FAST PACED ACTION FOR THE YOUNG ADULT
Review: As the sequel to DRAGON AND THEIF D and S continues the story of young Jack Morgan and his new symbiot Draycos as they try to discover the attacker's of Draycos' people before they are completely destroyed.

It is well written, and by that I mean it is written to a level that early teens will find easy and pleasant to follow. But not only that it has a simple, although interesting plot, with plenty of action to keep someone interested. I don't mean to infer that adults won't like it, if you like well crafted YA lit then you're probably going to enjoy D and S, especially if you enjoyed D and T.

Although Jack's and Draycos' don't evolve much in this volume we are introduced to another character, Alison, a girl about his age. It is plain to see Alison is not only going to be and interesting addition to the Dragonback sage but will play a critical role in the future.

A quick read D and S is a great complement to the first volume and I certainly RECOMMEND it. Not only was it fun to read but it definitely leaves you waiting expectantly for the next installment.


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Summary: Zahn rocks!
Review: This knock-your-socks-off, rip-roaring-adventure from a master storyteller continues the story of former thief, fourteen-year-old Jack Morgan who teamed up in a symbiotic relationship with Draycos, a dragon-like warrior-poet in Dragon and Thief. This self-contained story stands alone but is such fun that readers will definitely want to read its predecessor. Trying to find leads that may help them save the refugee fleet coming from Draycos's planet, Jack infiltrates a mercenary organization as a raw recruit and ends up in the middle of a war. The combination of high-tech adventure and the philosophy and moral stands of Draycos give it wide appeal. Recently I was asked if anyone was still writing the kind of grand space adventure like Heinlein's juveniles or Andre Norton's tales that enticed so many people into science fiction fandom. Now I have the answer and it is a resounding yes! Zahn rocks!