The Dragons of Krynn (Dragonlance Dragons, Vol. 1) [ILLUSTRATED] (Mass Market Paperback)

by Margaret Weis (Editor), Tracy Hickman (Editor) "In the burning house in a scattered country you will see us rising the shadow of wings crossing your sunlight obscuring the moon as the..." (more)
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The Dragons of Krynn

In this one-of-a-kind collection, you'll find:

* An elite corps of bridge-building draconians.
* A solamni stalking a dangerous spectre.
* A minotaur captured by a dark wizard and put to a cruel and unusual test.
* Kender who pilfer magic, gully dwarves who cook a delicious rat sstew, and gnomes who invent whatchamacallits that wreak spectacular havoc.
* Plus, all manner and hue of dragons, good, evil, and just plain mischievous.

These exciting and other-worldy short stories are by authors of the Dragonlance saga, one of the world's best-selling fantasy series. Authors include Nancy Varian Berberick, Jeff Grubb, Richard A. Knaak, Roger E. Moore, Douglas Niles, Nick O'Donohoe, Michael and Teri Williams, and Margaret Weis.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 390 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (March 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560768304
• ISBN-13: 978-1560768302
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #480,647 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Getting to Know the Dragons, June 12, 2000

By	"kenderkin" (Manila, Philippines) - See all my reviews

Here's a collection of Dragon stories. Some very good, some just so-so. Interesting pieces include "The Final Touch", "The Best", "Kaz and the Dragon's Children", "Dragon Breath", "The Middle of Nowhere." "The First Dragonarmy Bridge..." introduces us to the pitiful draconian brigade whom one will meet in greater detail in "The Doom Brigade". Some of the stories end abruptly ("Into the Light" is one) while I find "Honor..." a bit tiresome to read. The rest of the stories are worth reading. All in all, this is a good book to get acquainted with the most popular and most awesome creatures in Krynn - dragons.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Majesty and Horror of the Elder Race, October 25, 1998

By A Customer

This book offers a diverse look at both the good and the bad of the most ancient and mythical creatures: Dragons. From the most honorable to the most cunningly evil, they are here, and you will love it. Great for new fans and those searching for more of Krynn's history!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Collection of Stories, October 24, 2003

By	Tommy Jeffers (Pana, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Dragons of Krynn is a fantastic collection of short stories that focus on the many hued dragons of the world of Krynn. Most of the stories are entertaining short reads. This review will focus on two of the stories that stand out as the best of the collection.
Night of Falling Stars by Nancy Varian Berberick is an excellent story about a young man, Ryle, that is haunted by the death of his father. He blames himself for being afraid. In this tale, he has sworn an oath to himself to never allow fear to rule his heart again. His true enemy seems to be the fear he has of allowing his terror to cause the death of another. When a burly dwarf, Tarran, shows up to enlist the young swordsman to help him in a quest of vengeance against a dragon, Ryle's resolve is tested.
This story is excellent and full of uncommon character development. Ryle is a complex person that has powerful issues to deal with. Tarran is also a great character with his own past. A reader will gain a sense of these two while they are treated to a rip-roaring, spine-tingling adventure. The end leaves one begging for more of Berberick's work.
Another story deals with Richard A. Knaak's famous minotaur, Kaz. Kaz and the Dragon's Children is a tale written in Knaak's normal, excellent style. Kaz is portrayed consistently with his sense of minotaur honor and bravery intact.
This tale deals with the ancient past and quiet possibly the first attempt by a mage to dabble in draconian making. Kaz must pretend to be a servant of the Dark Queen while he tries to figure out a way to free a large silver dragon and liberate her eggs from a powerful dark mage.
The story reminds one of Robert E. Howard's works and the barbarian exploits of Conan. Kaz is the warrior fearful of magic, to proud to show it, and forced by his own nobility to make an impossible situation right again. The story resolves in a very unique way and is full of great fight scenes. Of course, it is always nice to see Kaz in action again. Knaak does a superb job.
All in all, this collection of short stories makes for many hours of excellent reading. The authors cover many topics from a draconian bridge building team to a Kender that is magically transformed into a dragon. It is a fun book that deals with both lighthearted and serious issues. As editors, Weis and Hickman have assembled delightful collection of short stories that will keep any fan of Dragonlance turning pages until the end.