Unlike in many classic fairy tales, where dragons appear as dreadful, evil mythical creatures, dragons become the ones being hunted and threatened in Patrick Matthews' YA fantasy Bradley's Dragons. Learn more about this unique book and enter to win a fun prize pack!
My Review
Bradley's Dragons is a fast-paced, action-packed, well-written novel that keeps fascinating the reader from beginning to end. The story starts with a suspenseful encounter between Bradley and a mysterious man named Max trying in vain to abduct Bradley using magic. What's so special about Bradley? Why does Max want to take him away? How come Bradley has no memory of this incident afterwards? Why has he become so afraid of strangers? Why do Bradley's parents move to a trailer park in the swamp?
All these puzzling questions remain unanswered until three years later, when Bradley is about to turn 12 years old and when his family secret can no longer be concealed. As Bradley learns to come to terms with his new identity, a soon-to-hatch sky dragon, he is already thrown into a world with dangers lurking around. Will he win the race against the greedy and ruthless dragon hunters, including fairies that are indistinguishable from humans?
The story is full of surprising twists and turns, making it hard to predict what will happen next. The descriptions are vivid and engaging, while the characters are well developed with distinct personalities. I'm especially impressed with the thrilling battle between Bradley and Max. I feel so happy for Bradley when the love and support from his family help him overcome fear, discover his unique talent, and find his direction in life. This is an exciting story about courage, friendship, trust, and finding self-worth. Although written for young readers, the book can be entertaining and thought-provoking for the grow-ups too!
About the Book
The Hunters are Coming
The first time a hunter came for him, Bradley Nash was only nine years old. That was three years ago.
Now, he lives with his family in a Florida trailer park. He doesn’t remember the attack, doesn’t know anything about hunters, or dragons, or even magic.
As his twelfth birthday approaches, however, his peaceful life starts falling apart.
The hunters are coming, and if Bradley doesn’t figure out exactly who and what he is, everything he’s ever known will be destroyed.
Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Second Story Up | July 7, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-1733077743
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About the Author
A newspaper columnist, editor, and award-winning game designer, Patrick Matthews’ first novel was published by Scholastic in 2013. Bradley’s Dragons is his third published novel. Mr. Matthews writes fast-paced fiction that takes readers on exciting adventures but also gives them a chance to think about the world around them, to consider hard questions before they need to be answered.
One lucky grand prize winner will receive a Bradley's Dragons Prize Pack!
It includes:
- A hardcover copy of Bradley’s Dragons, autographed by Patrick Matthews.
- A Dragon Suncatcher, by the Glassy Geek.
Eight additional winners will each receive a hardcover copy of Bradley’s Dragons, autographed by Patrick Matthews!
Giveaway ends 9/30. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are thirteen years of age or older in their state or territory of residence at the time of entry. Please submit your entries below and good luck!
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