Rowan is a bit of a coward and a weakling; he knows this, and so do the people of Rin, who are known for their courageous nature. More than anything Rin wants to be able to live up to his father, who died a hero saving his family. His chance comes when something is disturbing their source of water from the mountain, and the six bravest citizens of Rin dare to climb the mountain and fight the dragon that lives there. They have a map, but only Rowan can see it; when anyone else holds it, it disappears. Will Rowan be able to keep up with the brave members of the expedition to fight the dragon and save Rin and its citizens?
I don't typically read these types of stories, but I really enjoyed this one. I could empathize with Rowan; who hasn't felt scared at one time or another? Even though the people (even his mom)doubt him, he is determined to help save Rin at any cost. I think students would like this story, especially if they enjoy reading fantasy stories that involve fire-breathing dragons.
Carina,
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this book, but it sounds good for some of my younger students. Thank you for your review.
Kathleen