Light-Hearted Fantasy With A Message Of Depth

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	• DragonSpell Donita K. Paul WaterBrook Press, 2004 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 80 reviews view larger image
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Light-Hearted Fantasy With A Message Of Depth

This books somehow achieves that elusive balance of light-hearted fantasy with a passionate message about the love of God in the midst of the hurts and confusions of life. A fun and entertaining read, the message is unobtrusive, but so integral to the story that you ache for a closer relationship with Palidan and his Father, Wulder.

It is a very rare talent to stimulate that hunger for a closer relationship with virtually no churchy language or theological jargon. It is rarer still to do so with simple language showing gripping and imaginative characters involved in a desperate battle - while keeping the tone upbeat and hopeful. The good dragons are a surprising and delightful twist against preconceived notions that all dragons must be evil.

Reminiscent of C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia in the imaginative creatures and characters, this has a tone and flavor all its own. Readers who loved the Chronicles will love this also. Yet they should come to it expecting something new and fresh. They won't be disappointed.

I am eagerly anticipating dipping into the sequel - savoring it - like a second helping of dessert that is just a bit too rich for one sitting.

Altogether a wonderful book

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Great Read

Wow, I'll admit, I was a little wary when I picked up the book, but then I got into it, and wow, I was blown away! Kale, the DragonKeeper who didn't know she was the DragonKeeper before the book began, discovers she has a gift for keeping dragons. Well, everyone's said the plot, I'll just skip to saying what I actually thought of the book. =)

It was pretty much awesome. There was so much "little stuff" in the book that helped make me even more interested. Everything, from Kale seeing a painting that actually happened later on, was fascinating. I really related to Kale, her hesitations, mistakes, and general doubts and confusions about Palladin and Wulder being the same person; all of these things really made Kale real to me.

I really appreciated the alligorical (sp?) parts of the book, I thought it was cool that Donita didn't just do a Bible story (which I have no problem with) but she did a story that illustrated truths from the Bible. Way cool.

I would highly reccomend this to anyone and everyone!

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A Delightful Read

Dragonspell is a delightful read for all ages. If you enjoy C.S. Lewis' 'Chronicles of Narnia' or John White's 'Archives of Anthropos', you will enjoy 'Dragonspell', as well. It follows young Kale Allerion and her companions on a quest, both corporeal and spiritual, to wrest a stolen dragon egg from the evil Wizard Risto, taking them through forest and marsh, under mountains, and even soaring through the air on a dragon's back, fighting bisonbecks and mordakleeps, while Kale struggles to understand the world around her. I highly recommend Kale's first adventure and look forward to her next. . . !

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