The Legend of Oescienne - The Finding (Book 1) [Kindle Edition]

Jenna Elizabeth Johnson (Author)

Book Description

When the dragon Jaax receives word that a human infant has been found in the province of Oescienne, he doesn’t dare believe it. Humans have been extinct for centuries, trapped by a terrible curse and left to live out their existence in the form of dragons. Despite his doubts, however, Jaax assumes responsibility for the baby girl only to discover that what he has been seeking for so many years has finally been found . . .
Jahrra knows all about the legends and sagas of Oescienne, but never in her wildest dreams would she believe that she played a part in one of them. She’s far too busy dodging the bullies at school and seeking out new adventures with her friends to worry about what secrets her dragon mentor might be keeping from her, or that her every move is being watched by something living in the forest surrounding her home.
But the secrets run deep, and as Jahrra fights to earn her place in this extraordinary world, she will begin to unravel the truth of it all: that she isn’t as safe as she thought she was, that danger lurks around every corner, and that her role in this unfurling tale is far more significant than she could possibly imagine.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jenna Elizabeth Johnson grew up and still resides on the Central Coast of California. She later received a BA in Art Practice with a minor in Celtic Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. It was during her time in college that she decided to begin her first novel. She has drawn inspiration for her book not only from the landscape of her home town, but also from such works as Beowulf, The Mabinogi and The Second Battle of Maige Tuired. Besides writing and drawing, Miss Johnson enjoys reading, gardening, camping and hiking. She also loves animals and bird watching and has many bird feeders set up in her garden at home. She currently works as a teacher's aid at a local elementary school, but in her spare time she continues to work on her many book projects.

Product Details

• File Size: 453 KB
• Print Length: 506 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1449952356
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B002J9HMQA
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,789 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
  • #28 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Teens > Literature & Fiction

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An exiting beginning! February 6, 2010

By D. Řkland

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The Finding is the first book in what I hope will be a long series!

I really enjoyed reading it, and I hope everyone that love fantasy will give this book a shot! I recommend it a lot!

The story about Jahrra and her friends will have you eagerly waiting for more! The author has her own webpage [...] where she have lots of information about the world she has created! She even draws her own images, and it really puts color to The World of Ethöes!

Do yourself a favor, crawl up with a cup of hot chocolate and this wonderful book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read October 21, 2012

By Malinda

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Lately I have found myself going through a YA/Fantasy phase (ok, not lately, it's an ongoing thing for as long as I can remember), so when I stumbled on this book, despite the odd cover picture, I decided to give it and the other books in the series a try. I must say I am very pleased that I did.

I will not give any spoiler alerts or go into depth on what this book and the series is about, but I will urge any fans of YA fantasy fiction to add this to your reading list. I enjoyed it so much that I found the author herself on goodreads.com, followed her, and have had a few conversations with her about the books. I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book and can't wait for the third one!! :) July 8, 2011

By blacksoul1385

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I love fantasy books and I actually read this book and the sequel The Beginning out of order but the story is so intriguing and well written!! If you like fantasy, try this book out!! :)

More About the Author

Jenna Elizabeth Johnson grew up and still resides on the Central Coast of California, a place she finds as magical and enchanting as the worlds she creates.

Miss Johnson received a BA in Art Practice with a minor in Celtic Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. It was during her time in college that she decided to begin her first novel, 'The Legend of Oescienne - The Finding'. Reading such works as Beowulf, The Mabinogi and The Second Battle of Maige Tuired in her Scandinavian and Celtic Studies courses finally inspired her to start writing down her own tales of adventure and fantasy.

Miss Johnson also enjoys creating the many images and maps for her various worlds. Besides writing and drawing, she is often found reading, gardening, camping, hiking and bird watching.

Jenna Elizabeth Johnson is currently working on her second book in the 'Oescienne' series entitled 'The Beginning'. For more on the author and her books, and for contact information and to sign up for the author's newsletter, visit: www.jennaelizabethjohnson.com or send an email to: [e-mail]