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Dive into the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series by J.S. Burke! – #DRAGONS, #FANTASY, #SCIFI, #OCTOPUS, #YoungAdult

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy
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A wounded dragon, an undersea misfit, and a dangerous dream.
Arak could quest for hours in trance, his mind far away. He was different, a worthless dreamer, and so he was tormented by other young dragons. Arak left the clan, flying far over the sea, and crashed in a fierce storm. Scree, a shape-shifter octopus, found and healed him. A great friendship begins . . .
Arak returns to the Winter Festival, where dragons carve glaciers with fire and toss lightning bolts in the clouds. But a terrible illness strikes the clan. When Zarina falls ill, he vows to save her. Then an undersea volcano erupts, which triggers a towering tsunami and a deadly chain of events. Can Arak use his unique gifts and a dangerous dream to save the dragons?
“The Dragon Dreamer”
is a stand-alone book I of the Dragon Dreamer series: Young Adult Science Fantasy. “The Dragon Dreamer” received IAN First Place for Best First Novel. It’s also an IAN Finalist for Best Science Fiction and for Best Fantasy Book. This series is written for ages 9 and older.
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A wonderful fantasy wrapped in an exciting story!!

By Frst1free
I absolutely loved this book!! I won a copy of this book in a contest. As a dragon lover I had to read this book. But as I got started I knew this was a much bigger story than just about a dragon. Arak is a dragon with an usual gift who has been teased by bullies most of his life. He befriends Scree, a lovely octopus who also is a healer for her clan. The friendship these two develop is one we all dream of having. Added into the mix is Arak’s awakening when he realizes that he loves his lifelong friend Zarina. The author does an amazing job bringing the story to life so much that I can picture the beauty that surrounds them. I really would like to see this made into a movie. The life lessons taught in this book are ones that everyone should know and possibly get a refresher course for. I’m no stranger to snowflakes but the ones described in this book in vivid detail makes me want to catch one and examine it under a microscope just to witness the beauty. I can see where this book would appeal to school-age kids as I have my daughter now reading it; plus she is also reading it to the patients at a nursing home she volunteers at. They are loving it and always eager to know what is going to happen next!! Kudos to this author for building this magical world and reeling us all in for the ride of a lifetime!!Line video
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Science Fantasy Adventure with dragons &
undersea world.

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Love to #color, #unique, #fantasy, #art, #Animals, #Wildlife, #Plants&Animals, #Mandalas&Patterns

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy
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De-stress and unwind with hand-drawn mandalas woven from wildlife.

These original snowflake designs are created from animals and plants, with a nature theme. Color 24 pictures and 24 ornaments. Let your imagination soar! Drawings range from simple to detailed. Learn to fold and cut out lacy paper snowflakes to hang as unique decorations. “Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book” was inspired by the award-winning “Dragon Dreamer” series: science fantasy adventure with dragons and an undersea world.
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A creative, imaginative coloring book for all ages!

By Rebecca S.
I am excited to have received my “Fantasy Snowflake Coloring Books,” having ordered one for myself and several for gifts! I am having so much fun deciding on colors and decorating these amazing snowflake designs. There are even Ornament sized pictures to color. I know that my nieces and nephews will love them. J.S. Burke has an amazing gift for creating these designs. Many are based on her Dragon Dreamer Book Series. All of her books seem designed to stretch children’s imagination and knowledge.
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See colored versions from
“Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book” here:

http://www.jennysburke.com/snowflakes.html

Amazon universal:
http://relinks.me/0996042555

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Want a good way to get away? Escape to a new world in Dragon Lightning! – #Dragons, #Fantasy, #SciFi, #Octopus, #YoungAdult

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy
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Drakor foresees the doom of dragons . . .
Drakor seems like a normal young ice dragon with a talent for making lightning swords. But he alone feels the changing heart of his island Volcano. It destroyed his beloved sire. Now he foresees their doom, but none will listen. As he seeks proof, the Volcano shakes him off into the frozen sea.
Arak was mocked as a worthless dreamer until he and Scree, a fearless undersea misfit, saved the dragons. Now dragons and octopi sail north in search of mythical ice dragons. They find Drakor and a terrifying reality. When Scree enters the abyss to check his volcano, she discovers everyone is in peril. Can this crew of unlikely friends save three realms?
“Dragon Lightning” is stand-alone book II of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series: science fantasy adventure with dragons, an undersea world, and unlikely friendships. This upbeat, young adult book is for readers age 9 and older. “Dragon Lightning” won the Pinnacle Award for Best Science Fantasy and the IAN Award for Best Science Fiction.
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Anna K.
The Most Unique, Fully-Realized Dragon Books Ever

This is the second Dragon Dreamer book. If you haven’t read the first one, you can still completely enjoy Dragon Lightning. If you have read the first one, you’ll be happy to meet your favorite characters again when they return for a new adventure that introduces the legendary ice dragons.

Drakor, an ice dragon, is the hero of this new story. Coming from a dragon culture where might makes right, he is burdened with foresight that a disaster awaits his island, but no one will listen to him because he’s not the strongest. Can he, with the help of his new friends and the new skills they share with him, help him to save his clan?

So, why the claim that this series is, has the most unique and fully-realized dragons? The world-building has scientific, instead of magical, underpinnings. The author creates complex cultures for her creatures in which all the details, from how dragon lightning is generated to how the intricate, beautiful dragon nests are created, are explained by physics, chemistry, and biology. Also, the reader gets full immersion into the art, history, social norms and foods of several different cultures on a level that other books/series just don’t match. How these cultures clash and come together in complicated ways is one of the author’s favorite themes.

But, the real question is if this is a good story? Yup. You’ll be cheering for Drakor!

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Dive into the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series by @J.S. Burke! – #DRAGONS, #FANTASY, #SCIFI, #OCTOPUS, #YoungAdult

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy
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A wounded dragon, an undersea misfit, and a dangerous dream.
Arak could quest for hours in trance, his mind far away. He was different, a worthless dreamer, and so he was tormented by other young dragons. Arak left the clan, flying far over the sea, and crashed in a fierce storm. Scree, a shape-shifter octopus, found and healed him. A great friendship begins . . .
Arak returns to the Winter Festival, where dragons carve glaciers with fire and toss lightning bolts in the clouds. But a terrible illness strikes the clan. When Zarina falls ill, he vows to save her. Then an undersea volcano erupts, which triggers a towering tsunami and a deadly chain of events. Can Arak use his unique gifts and a dangerous dream to save the dragons?
“The Dragon Dreamer”
is a stand-alone book I of the Dragon Dreamer series: Young Adult Science Fantasy. “The Dragon Dreamer” received IAN First Place for Best First Novel. It’s also an IAN Finalist for Best Science Fiction and for Best Fantasy Book. This series is written for ages 9 and older.
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A wonderful fantasy wrapped in an exciting story!!

By Frst1free

I absolutely loved this book!! I won a copy of this book in a contest. As a dragon lover I had to read this book. But as I got started I knew this was a much bigger story than just about a dragon. Arak is a dragon with an usual gift who has been teased by bullies most of his life. He befriends Scree, a lovely octopus who also is a healer for her clan. The friendship these two develop is one we all dream of having. Added into the mix is Arak’s awakening when he realizes that he loves his lifelong friend Zarina. The author does an amazing job bringing the story to life so much that I can picture the beauty that surrounds them. I really would like to see this made into a movie. The life lessons taught in this book are ones that everyone should know and possibly get a refresher course for. I’m no stranger to snowflakes but the ones described in this book in vivid detail makes me want to catch one and examine it under a microscope just to witness the beauty. I can see where this book would appeal to school-age kids as I have my daughter now reading it; plus she is also reading it to the patients at a nursing home she volunteers at. They are loving it and always eager to know what is going to happen next!! Kudus to this author for building this magical world and reeling us all in for the ride of a lifetime!!Line video
1 JS the dragon dreamer

Science Fantasy Adventure with dragons &
undersea world.

Click here to go to Amazon

Also on:

Apple iBooks
Rakuten-Kobo

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Love to #color, #unique, #fantasy, #art, #Animals, #Wildlife, #Plants&Animals, #Mandalas&Patterns

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy
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De-stress and unwind with hand-drawn mandalas woven from wildlife. 

These original snowflake designs are created from animals and plants, with a nature theme. Color 24 pictures and 24 ornaments. Let your imagination soar! Drawings range from simple to detailed. Learn to fold and cut out lacy paper snowflakes to hang as unique decorations. “Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book” was inspired by the award-winning “Dragon Dreamer” series: science fantasy adventure with dragons and an undersea world.
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A creative, imaginative coloring book for all ages!

By Rebecca S.

I am excited to have received my “Fantasy Snowflake Coloring Books,” having ordered one for myself and several for gifts! I am having so much fun deciding on colors and decorating these amazing snowflake designs. There are even Ornament sized pictures to color. I know that my nieces and nephews will love them. J.S. Burke has an amazing gift for creating these designs. Many are based on her Dragon Dreamer Book Series. All of her books seem designed to stretch children’s imagination and knowledge.

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See colored versions from
“Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book” here:

http://www.jennysburke.com/snowflakes.html

Amazon universal:
http://relinks.me/0996042555

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Want a good way to get away? Escape to a new world in Dragon Lightning! – #Dragons, #Fantasy, #SciFi, #Octopus, #YoungAdult

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy
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Drakor foresees the doom of dragons . . .
Drakor seems like a normal young ice dragon with a talent for making lightning swords. But he alone feels the changing heart of his island Volcano. It destroyed his beloved sire. Now he foresees their doom, but none will listen. As he seeks proof, the Volcano shakes him off into the frozen sea.
Arak was mocked as a worthless dreamer until he and Scree, a fearless undersea misfit, saved the dragons. Now dragons and octopi sail north in search of mythical ice dragons. They find Drakor and a terrifying reality. When Scree enters the abyss to check his volcano, she discovers everyone is in peril. Can this crew of unlikely friends save three realms?
“Dragon Lightning” is stand-alone book II of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series: science fantasy adventure with dragons, an undersea world, and unlikely friendships. This upbeat, young adult book is for readers age 9 and older. “Dragon Lightning” won the Pinnacle Award for Best Science Fantasy and the IAN Award for Best Science Fiction.
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Another inventive tale
By S.O
This is a wonderfully imagined story with characters I’ve come to really like. I love Scree. She’s brave and adventurous. She also tries to bring peace to dangerous situations. There are beautiful and vivid descriptions of the sea, sky, land, and jewels that the dragons find on their journey, and I love the blend of fantasy and real science.
There is an inventive dragon version of ‘rock, paper, scissors’ which I can imagine children wanting to play but what I love most about this book is that the characters choose to learn from the other dragons/octopuses/squid that they meet, adapting and using those skills to improve their own and combining resources to make life better for all. I’ve also enjoyed the growth of the characters through the first book and this sequel.
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Dive into the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series by @J.S. Burke! – #DRAGONS #FANTASY #SCIFI #OCTOPUS #YoungAdult

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy
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A wounded dragon, an undersea misfit, and a dangerous dream.
Arak could quest for hours in trance, his mind far away. He was different, a worthless dreamer, and so he was tormented by other young dragons. Arak left the clan, flying far over the sea, and crashed in a fierce storm. Scree, a shape-shifter octopus, found and healed him. A great friendship begins . . .
Arak returns to the Winter Festival, where dragons carve glaciers with fire and toss lightning bolts in the clouds. But a terrible illness strikes the clan. When Zarina falls ill, he vows to save her. Then an undersea volcano erupts, which triggers a towering tsunami and a deadly chain of events. Can Arak use his unique gifts and a dangerous dream to save the dragons?
“The Dragon Dreamer”
is a stand-alone book I of the Dragon Dreamer series: Young Adult Science Fantasy. “The Dragon Dreamer” received IAN First Place for Best First Novel. It’s also an IAN Finalist for Best Science Fiction and for Best Fantasy Book. This series is written for ages 9 and older.
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Pygmy Amazon Reviews
this delightful fantasy for middle school age children and enjoyed it. The author incorporated life lessons on relationships

I read this delightful fantasy for middle school age children and enjoyed it. The author incorporated life lessons on relationships, social responsibility, diplomacy, and learning to accept those who are different both physically and culturally. There were the effects of certain geological events on the environment and subsequent ramifications beyond the initial impact. All these woven into a delightful story without being a dry educational text.

The story is wonderful and aimed at youth who are just beginning to develop abstract thought. This book should be in school and public libraries. It would make an excellent supplemental reading for social studies or English with class discussions on trade, diplomacy, and social issues we deal with in our daily lives. The Dragon Dreamer would make an excellent book to help teach children how to think for themselves through these class discussions.

The two main protagonists, one is a dragon who is different from most and is the basis for the title, he’s a dreamer and is often teased because of it. The other is an octopus who is the healer in her pod. These two become friends after an unfortunate event that requires the octopus’ skills as a healer.

Antagonists are predators and beings who have to search for other sources of prey after a major geological event destroys their natural source of food.

The author was accurate in her descriptions of earth sciences. For example in the search for copper the dragons look for areas where turquoise is found, knowing that where there is turquoise there will be copper.

I highly recommend this book for sixth through eighth graders. A precocious fourth or fifth grader would enjoy it too. Older teens and adults who enjoy fantasy would also like this book. Even as a grandma I really enjoyed the book.

Dragon Dreamer is well written, the characters are well developed and it was easy to become emotionally involved with them. Great read even for an adult that enjoys children’s books.

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Science Fantasy Adventure with dragons &
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Love to #color #unique #fantasy #art?

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy

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See colored versions from
“Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book” here:

http://www.jennysburke.com/snowflakes.html

Amazon universal:
http://relinks.me/0996042555

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Need a vacation? Escape to a new world in Dragon Lightning.

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy

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Drakor foresees the doom of dragons . . .

Drakor seems like a normal young ice dragon with a talent for making lightning swords. But he alone feels the changing heart of his island Volcano. It destroyed his beloved sire. Now he foresees their doom, but none will listen. As he seeks proof, the Volcano shakes him off into the frozen sea.

Arak was mocked as a worthless dreamer until he and Scree, a fearless undersea misfit, saved the dragons. Now dragons and octopi sail north in search of mythical ice dragons. They find Drakor and a terrifying reality. When Scree enters the abyss to check his volcano, she discovers everyone is in peril. Can this crew of unlikely friends save three realms?

“Dragon Lightning” is stand-alone book II of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series: science fantasy adventure with dragons, an undersea world, and unlikely friendships. This upbeat, young adult book is for readers age 9 and older. “Dragon Lightning” won the Pinnacle Award for Best Science Fantasy and the IAN Award for Best Science Fiction.

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“I was looking for a positive read to get me out of the doldrums and the Dragon Dreamer books filled the ticket nicely. Wonderful story, filled with adventure and the joy of discovery. Very nicely fleshed out characters and interesting storyline. Solid five stars.” ~ Amazon review

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Dive into the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series by J.S. Burke!

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy

Science Fantasy Adventure with dragons &
undersea world.

#DRAGONS #FANTASY #SCIFI #OCTOPUS #YoungAdult

 Click here to go to Amazon