Book Description
Three things have the power to destroy the Secret Country: the Border Magic, the Crystal of Earth, and the whim of the dragon. The cousins have faced the first two; now they face the third. The Country's most trusted counselors know that the five are impostors, but no one knows who has been playing with their destinies. They must find and speak with Chryse the unicorn and Belaparthalion the dragon in order to learn the truth.
About the Author
Pamela Dean is one of the most respected writers in the fantasy genre. Many acclaimed authors name her books among their favorites.
Whim of the Dragon FROM THE PUBLISHER
Three things have the power to destroy the Secret Country: the Border Magic, the Crystal of Earth, and the whim of the dragon. The cousins have faced the first two; now they face the third. The Country's most trusted counselors know that the five are impostors, but no one knows who has been playing with their destinies. They must find and speak with Chryse the unicorn and Belaparthalion the dragon in order to learn the truth.
Author Biography: Pamela Dean is one of the most respected writers in the fantasy genre. Many acclaimed authors name her books among their favorites.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Kathleen Karr
Dragon is the third and final installment of "The Secret Country Trilogy." Unfortunately, it's one of those sequels which is very difficult to follow without intimate knowledge of the books which preceded it—and in the world of fantasy this is critical. Ted and his little sister Laura arrive back home in Real World, USA, from their recent adventures to discover that there's been a bit of a time discrepancy. They've landed months past the promised few lapse of minutes promised between the Hidden Land and reality. What to do? Return, of course, and sort it out. Thus they once more become enmeshed in the Byzantine politics and chaotic magic of the place behind mirrors. Pamela Dean recreates this world with zeal, enthusiastically mixing pseudo-medieval settings with her concept of "Shakespearian English." Better read parts one and two first if you've the strength for it. 2003 (orig. 1989), Firebird, Ages 10 to 14.
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