The Book of Earth

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Summary: I found this when it first came out
Review: I purchased this book while I was still in high school. I adored it. Not only did the girl on the front look like me, she was my age and had the same temprament as I did also. It is not only a story about dragon lore, the character in this book, Erde, evolves as the story develops. From a slightly selfish, self doubting child into a mature, questioning adult as the story progresses. I have all three books so far. It would be a wonderful read for anyone. I loaned it to my little sister, and she almost didn't give it back. The midival setting is depicted well along with the witch suspicion that is highlighted in this first installment of the epic. I would recomend this to anyone who was just looking into fantasy, or an experienced reader in this grenre.

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Summary: It was one of the best books I ever read.
Review: I really loved the book. I'm only 14 I read a year ago and I remember it like it was yesterday. Erde was really cool and I sort of wished she did get Rainer but it wouldn't have been as good. I can't wait to read the next book... The Book of Water. I hope it will be as good and even better.

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Summary: Not exactly epic--but definitely worth your time.
Review: It seems that there are many authors out there challenging the traditional storylines of fantasy, and this book is definitely one that pushes that boundary. It is set not in some strange fantasy world, but in a recognizably mideval Europe; its human heroine is three-dimensional, complete with inner conflicts and personal folibles; its dragon hero is far short of the popular image of the all-powerful, ravenous creature of greed and destruction, and has a distinct personality which grows along with the storyline. There were a few points in the story that I felt should have gone differently, but I'm definitely hooked for the rest of the series--and I can't complain too much about the book not working out as I expected, since the ending took me pleasantly by surprise! Highly reccommended for those who love dragons, and for those who like their fantasy more on the thoughtful, self-discovery side than in the swords-and-sorcery camp

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Summary: Excellent book, tightly written, wonderful characters.
Review: Marjorie Kellogg knows her stuff. She has woven a wonderous tale of fantasy which truly allows the reader to suspend his/her disbelief and enter the world on the page.The characters are perfectly believable, the writing is tight with excellent forward motion, and there is never a lag where you may be tempted to put down the book or skip forwardover a boring part. It is easy to sympathize with the heroes,and just as easy to hate the antagonists. I can't wait to read the next book in the quartet

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Summary: This book was awesome, and I can't wait for the next one!
Review: My younger sister found this book first,but once I read the back, I knew I would not be able to resist reading it. Dragons are a favorite fantasy topic of mine, and "Earth" didn't let me down. The characters are wonderfully rich, and the scenery is so well-described that I can actually believe that I'm there

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Summary: Great book...
Review: The Book of Earth was one of the few books I've had a desire to re-read. I especially liked how Earth kind of reminded me of a big clumsy puppy. I even found myself getting angry at Fra Guill, mostly because he said "oh my people" too much....I just ordered The Book of Water and I'm looking forward to reading it...

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Summary: A new link in dragon lore
Review: The first book in the dragon quartet series, is a unique new look at commonly held dragon lore. The first chapter in the story of four dragons; Earth, Water, Air and Fire; who are intrusted by God to create the world and who will thereafter sleep till the worlds end. But something has awakened the dragons early. The Book of Earth is the story of the dragon Earth, his mage Erde, and their remarkable journey toward the source of the dragons reawakening. This book is an exellent source of the legend and lore that surronds the dragons of myth.

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Summary: A new link in dragon lore
Review: The first book in the dragon quartet series, is a unique new look at commonly held dragon lore. The first chapter in the story of four dragons; Earth, Water, Air and Fire; who are intrusted by God to create the world and who will thereafter sleep till the worlds end. But something has awakened the dragons early. The Book of Earth is the story of the dragon Earth, his mage Erde, and their remarkable journey toward the source of the dragons reawakening. This book is an exellent source of the legend and lore that surronds the dragons of myth.

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Summary: A wonderful story
Review: The young heroine in this book is terrific. Kellogg avoids the usual cliches - this kid isn't the flirty self-centered brat or the rough and tumble tomboy that inhabit so many fantasy novels. Young Erde is thoughtful. We are watching her mature as the story unfolds. The dragon isn't typical either. Each peril they encounter feels real, not simply convienent to the plot, and magic is not the ultimate solution. The ending is touching and leaves you hungry for the next book in the series. When is that, by the way? I'm starving by now

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Summary: Fantastic
Review: There are some great ideas ih the book, but...

The beginning of this tale is nonsense. Lacks a really good reason.

And everything was so predictable. There are no real surprises in the book. You just know what's going to happen next.

I hope part II is better