Dragon Secrets (Outcast) [Paperback]

Christopher Golden (Author), Thomas E. Sniegoski (Author)

Book Description

Series: Outcast

After learning how his powerlessness can be used as a weapon in the world of magic and defeating Nicodemus's plan to overthrow the government, Timothy travels to a war-torn dimension to help the Wurm: fierce magicians and warriors descended from an ancient dragon race. But while covertly gathering information on the age-old feud between the bloodthirsty Wurm and the Parliament of Mages, Timothy unearths a conspiracy - and a very different story about those he's investigating...But that's not his only problem: despite Nicodemus's death, mages are still disappearing ...and this time someone is painting Timothy as the villain.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6–This sequel to The Un-Magician (S & S, 2004) continues the adventures of Timothy Cade, the only person in Arcanum who does not possess magical capabilities. Not only is Timothy considered a freak, but he is also a threat to the mages because he can actually negate magic. After Verlis, a dragonlike creature of the Wurm clan from another dimension, is imprisoned by Constable Grimshaw because the mages believe the Wurm is a threat to the safety of their city, Timothy vows to rescue his friend. Dungeons and Dragons fans are the most likely audiences for this ornate, suspense-filled installment in the series. Reluctant readers will probably stumble over the copious adjectives, and the themes of xenophobia and "preventive war" are unmistakable and ever present. Purchase if the first book is in high demand.–Farida S. Dowler, Mercer Island Library, WA
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About the Author

Christopher Golden is the award-winning, bestselling author of such novels as Wildwood Road, The Boys Are Back in Town, Of Saints and Shadows, and the Body of Evidence thriller series. He has cowritten a number of novels and comic books set in the worlds of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. There are more than eight million copies of his books in print. He lives in Massachusetts with his family.

Originally a comics writer, Tom Sniegoski grew a large fan base with his work on titles including Jeff Smith's bestselling BONE, Mike Mignola's HELLBOY, and the currently wildly popular GOON series.

His YA book series THE FALLEN for S&S was turned into a series of TV movies that have aired to strong ratings on the ABC Family Network. SLEEPER CODE AND SLEEPER AGENDA, a YA two-part story for Razorbill/Penguin, was an ALA *Top Ten* Quick Pick in 2006.

Tom lives in Stoughton, Massachusetts with his wife and their dog, Mulder.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin; Original edition (November 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689866623
• ISBN-13: 978-0689866623
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,924,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars From a mom - of interest to kids AND adults, August 2, 2005

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This review is from: Dragon Secrets (Outcast) (Paperback)

I didn't have anything to read so I started reading my son's books. Many I just couldn't make myself read. But this series is interesting, well written, and very imaginative. My 12-year old son and I have read the first 3 and are anxiously awaiting the next.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outcast Dragon Secrets, May 28, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Dragon Secrets (Outcast) (Paperback)

I loved this book as much as I loved the first book. The way it ended makes me want to read Ghostfire the next book in the Outcast series!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dragon Brawl, April 4, 2006

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Little Willow (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dragon Secrets (Outcast) (Paperback)

Timothy thought that being the only person in his world without any magical abilities was a curse. But what if it is a blessing in disguise? On one hand, he cannot wield magic; on the other, perhaps he cannot be harmed by spells cast by others.

As he discovers more about his own skills, he also uncovers another dimension. There, he encounters warrior dragons have a war-torn past which is tangled up in that of Arcanum - Timothy's own dimension.

Dragon Secrets, the second in the OutCast quartet, is imaginative and interesting. It picks up where the first book, The Un-Magician, left off. The action in the Wurm world moves the series right along, and the introduction of new characters is smooth, never overshadowing those we met earlier.

I am a bookseller who has seen my fair share of reluctant readers, especially young boys - and I have had a great deal of success with this series, seeing those kids come back into the store, asking me for the next book! OutCast is an inventive series that something that can be enjoyed by all ages, so don't miss out.