The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Vol 2) [Hardcover]

Gordon R. Dickson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1997

In the sequel to The Dragon Knight, a young mathematician from Earth travels to a parallel medieval world of sword and magic where he gains the ability to transform himself into a dragon and now must save his son, who has been kidnapped by his sworn enemies. 25,000 first printing."

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In this latest book in his humorous dragon series (e.g., The Dragon on the Border, Tor 1992), Nebula and Hugo award winner Dickson returns to the tale of the English professor who must adjust to life as a medieval dragon in a parallel 14th century world. When the King of the Gnarlies kidnaps Jim and Angela Eckert's adopted son Robert, Jim again assumes his dragon form to save the child. Jim and Angela bring their 20th-century sensibilities and his fledgling magical abilities to a medieval world of talking wolves and trolls. Dickson adds a sly touch of humor to make this a highly enjoyable read. Highly recommended for all fantasy collections.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

In the seventh tale of Baron James de Bois de Malencontri, the Dragon Knight, his adopted son is kidnapped by his longtime rival, the earl of Cumberland, in cahoots with the king of the Gnarlies, faeries with an agenda of their own and a taste for meddling in human politics. In both human and dragon forms, Baron James has his work cut out for him, and he and his wife, Angie, are still struggling to reconcile late-twentieth-century and medieval (also magical) realities. Faster paced than some of its predecessors, with more adventure and less humor, this series member is as well written, for Dickson is a writer who would never, even under threat of death, fail to do his homework. It will definitely hold series fans, even if it wins no new converts. Roland Green

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 380 pages
• Publisher: Tor Books; 1st edition (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312861575
• ISBN-13: 978-0312861575
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,172,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars what is wrong with you people?, July 1, 2000

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Laurie Drage - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dragon & the Gnarly King (Mass Market Paperback)

I really do not get you reviewers who are short changing this book by far. Dickson's Dragon Knight series is one of the best set of books out there! In this book I admire his development of the character of Hill, who changes from an anonymous play-thing of the Sea Devil, to one of the most key characters of the book. Also, I like the fact that in this book, Jim learns that his Master in Magick, Carolinus, is not invincible, and that he can be caught in a magickal situation that he is helpless to get out of.

I would definitly reccomend this book to all of my friends. In fact, I already have.

If you are a Fantasy reader, and you HAVE NOT READ Gordon R. Dickson's Dragon Knight series, you'd better get cracking! There are already nine amazing books in this series.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent., April 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Vol 2) (Hardcover)

I have just reread this book for the third time, and still found it enjoyable. It is a light, easily read book. It does have slight connection to a previous book but this does not detract from its readability or enjoyability. Anyone wishing to have a light, humorous read, and can cope with fantasy, should not go past this excellent series.

I found this series on par with Christopher Stasheff's 'wizard in rhyme' series.

5.0 out of 5 stars real nice book, May 2, 2011

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gayle - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Vol 2) (Hardcover)

hardcover book was in excellent shape.i read it and then passed it on to my local library..they were pleased to get it .worked out great for me and them.