Temple of the Dragonslayer (Dragonlance: The New Adventures, Vol. 1) [Paperback]

Tim Waggoner (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dragonlance: the New Adventure

The first title in an all-new Dragonlance series for young readers!

Temple of the Dragonslayer launches a new series of Dragonlance adventures written specifically for readers ages 10 and up. Sized to fit the young reader market, the series features a new band of young companions who band together for friendship and excitement during the golden age of the Dragonlance world. To ensure the appeal of these titles to the proper age group, young readers will be involved in the development of this novel at the manuscript stage. Author Tim Waggoner has written frequently for young readers, and his novels and short stories have been nominated for numerous writing awards.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 3-6. Timed to coordinate with the twentieth anniversary of the Dragonlance novels, this first volume in the Dragonlance: The New Adventures series introduces children to the venerable fantasy environment. The setting of this quick read is a basic sword-and-sorcery world, complete with dragons and goblins. The action is fast paced, and the text is simple. Young Nearra wakes up in a forest clearing with no memory of who she is or how she arrived there. She is told that answers can be found in a distant temple, where healers may be able to bring back her memory. A ranger, a warrior, an elf, and a wizard offer to accompany her, but they may have sinister motives for wanting to be her guides. Fantasy fans will probably find the story a bit thin, but it is a competent starting point for children new to the genre. Carlos Orellana
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About the Author

Tim Waggoner writes fiction for both teen and adult readers. He has published five novels, a story collection, and over 70 short stories. His first novel, Necropolis, won first place in the Authorlink! 1998 New Author Awards Competition in the Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror category. He lives in Dayton, Ohio, and teaches creative writing at Sinclair Community College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Mirrorstone (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786933216
• ISBN-13: 978-0786933211
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #460,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I write fantasy and horror for both adults and young readers. I also teach creative writing at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed it!, December 27, 2004

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Miriam L. A. Gunn (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Temple of the Dragonslayer (Dragonlance: The New Adventures, Vol. 1) (Paperback)

My husband and I have both read the original Weis & Hickman Dragonlance books, and so were curious about this new "young adult" series. We borrowed a copy of this first book to read, and were both pleasantly surprised! We definately enjoyed it, and now intend to add the set to our Dragonlance collection.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting!, July 12, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Temple of the Dragonslayer (Dragonlance: The New Adventures, Vol. 1) (Paperback)

It's a great book to read because you can't put it down. I am 12 years old, and I just loved this book. I'm getting the next one now. This book is a story with a lot of suspense.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recipe for Fantastic Adventure!, April 25, 2005

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Daniel R. Robichaud II (Worcester, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Temple of the Dragonslayer (Dragonlance: The New Adventures, Vol. 1) (Paperback)

Nearra awakens in a forest to discover that she has lost her memories. In moments, she is attacked by goblins and then a green dragon, all intent on hurting her. She manages to escape with the help of others, and assembles a band of curious companions who wish to help her answer several questions, the most important of which is: will she ever get her memories back?

Add these ingredients: a great cast of characters, a sizeable helping of high adventure, an equal sized helping of fun, a smackeral of romance and a pinch of humor in the right places. What you get is this book, a fine example of quest fiction for most ages (10 and up, the back cover says).