The Whim of the Dragon (The Secret Country Trilogy, Vol. 3) (Paperback)

by Pamela Dean (Author) "THAT was good," said Laura mournfully, and licked an escaped drop of ice cream from her elbow..." (more)
Key Phrases: time awry, stark house, bottle tree, Dragon King, Hidden Land, Lady Ruth (more...)

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Product 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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Firebird (November 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142501611
• ISBN-13: 978-0142501610
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #587,144 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantasy book that's not just for kids!, February 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Whim Of The Dragon (Paperback)

Once again, Pamela Dean questions where reality ends and fantasy begins. When The Hidden Land ended, Ted and Laura thought they had finally escaped from the Secret Country, only to discover that they hadn't. This, the final book of the trilogy, begins...Ah, but to tell anything would be to ruin the surprise and pleasure of this book. All that I will say is that the adventures of Ted, Laura, Ruth, Ellen, and Patrick are far from over. They have survived, so far, fencing lessons, unexpected knowledge of magic, the underworld, encounters with unicorns, and war. What other adventures do they encounter? That you must discover on your own. Enjoy!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Six stars!, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Whim Of The Dragon (Paperback)

_The Whim of the Dragon_ is the last book in the trilogy that begins with _The Secret Country_ and _The Hidden Land._ I cannot praise Pamela Dean's unique writing style highly enough. It sings. Magic and poetry are interwoven in a setting in which the mage's talent is essentially poetic; literary allusions, most commonly to Shakespeare, are everywhere. A superlative read for children and adults alike.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book should not be out of print!, January 8, 2000

By	shweta narayan (Berkeley, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whim Of The Dragon (Paperback)

The Whim of the Dragon is the final book in an incredible series, and it lives up to the first two splendidly.

In this book the children are forced to grow up, to realize that their game really has affected other people's lives. They have to take responsibility for their Secret. Dean pulls no punches. The book is bittersweet; it made me cry and laugh together, not sure which emotion was in control.

Definitely one of the best things I've read. I would recommend it to everyone, but since it's unavailable that's not very useful. It's now almost impossible to find, a fact which I find frustrating to the point of tragedy.