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“Outstanding way to spend time together with the ones you love!!” – “Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book ” by J.S. Burke

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De-stress and unwind with hand-drawn mandalas. 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. The Fantasy Snowflakes coloring/activities book was inspired by the award-winning “Dragon Dreamer” series: science fantasy adventure with dragons and an undersea world.

5-star review

Buk crzy
Outstanding way to spend time together with the ones you love!!

This is an excellent way to spend time with your (grand)children. I’m a fan of the Dragon Dreamer series, but you don’t have to be. Through this coloring book, we have also had conversations about the sea animals or mystical creatures in the pictures. There is always a situation to learn more about the world in which we live. Thank you for these beautifully created art pieces that we can color.

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“More dragons and octopuses!!” – “Dragon Lightning” (Dragon Dreamer, Book 2) by J.S. Burke

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Dragon Lightning is a stand-alone book and the second in The Dragon Dreamer series. It’s a fast-paced adventure with flying dragons, an undersea world, and unlikely friendships. This science fantasy is layered for readers age 9 to adult.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 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?
5-star review

W. Stuart
More dragons and octopuses!!

I read J. S. Burke’s first book about dragons and octopuses (Dragon Dreamer) a while back. When she released Dragon Lightning, it hit my TBR list immediately. As a bonus, J. S. Burke is a Georgia author, so I got to read another of my fellow authors. Here is my review!

Synopsis (from the author): Dragon Lightning is a stand-alone book and the second in The Dragon Dreamer series. It’s a fast-paced adventure with flying dragons, an undersea world, and unlikely friendships. This science fantasy is layered for readers age 9 to adult.

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?

What I liked: Dragon Lightning was an excellent book! The familiar heroes from Dragon Dreamer return with new adventures starting with the search for the ice dragons of legend. Arak and Scree grow as characters and Drakor adds an interesting twist. The undersea science woven throughout provides cool information, and the trials faced by the unlikely friends entertained me. All in all, a good read!

What I didn’t like: I only had a couple of minor issues with Dragon Lightning. First, Drakor stuttered at times and didn’t at others. It seemed inconsistent. Secondly, the battle between Drakor and his leader was predictable.

Overall impression: Dragon Lightning by J.S. Burke was a great read. Although written for ages 9 and above, I enjoyed the characters’ growth, the science behind the story, and the story itself. If you like dragons, octopuses, and the occasional squid, this is a book for you!

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“… this delightful fantasy for middle school age children and enjoyed it. The author incorporated life lessons on relationships” – “The Dragon Dreamer” (Book #1) by J.S. Burke

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5-star reviewPygmy 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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“The Dragon Dreamer”
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“Beautiful Coloring Book!” – “Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book” by J.S. Burke

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5-star reviewMelissa Williams
Beautiful Coloring Book!

J.S. Burke’s Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book is a unique and beautiful coloring/activity workbook. It contains snowflake designs inspired by the meditative practice of mandala drawing and by the events and characters from the author/artist’s science fantasy children’s Dragon Dreamer series. Each snowflake pattern is accompanied by facts about the animal or plant featured in the design and occasionally references quotations from the series. At the end of the book, the designs are re-featured as ornament-sized drawings, so one might color, laminate, and hang in a window or on a tree.

I love all of the designs, but my favorites are the Tree-of-life, Mangrove Roots, and the Edelweiss Fairy snowflakes. I am, however, a bit concerned about coloring in the smaller ornament versions, as one would need a very fine pointed medium with which to color in the details. But, I still love the ornament concept, even if I wish they were slightly bigger.

I would recommend this to any child or adult who loves to color and loves craft making. It may even inspire you to learn more about The Dragon Dreamer books.

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“Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book”
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“The Most Unique, Fully-Realized Dragon Books Ever” – “Dragon Lightning” (Dragon Dreamer, Book 2) by J.S. Burke

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Dragon Lightning is a stand-alone book and the second in The Dragon Dreamer series. It’s a fast-paced adventure with flying dragons, an undersea world, and unlikely friendships. This science fantasy is layered for readers age 9 to adult.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 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?
5-star review

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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“Dragon Lightning”
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112 5-star reviews!! “I loved this story.” – “The Dragon Dreamer” (Book #1) by J.S. Burke

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5-star reviewI loved this story.
By Michael R. Stern
The Dragon Dreamer, by J. S Burke, is a warm, enchanting tale of friendship. It is also a lesson in embracing differences. The protagonists are a dragon and an octopus, and how they are able to find a common benefit in the community. This story is a must-read. The author ‘s expertise in the study of the underwater world enhances this adventure. There are many themes skillfully interwoven throughout. And what I most loved about The Dragon Dreamer is that in spite of challenges to its characters, it is ultimately a happy book. All the way through. Read it and enjoy the ride.
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“The Dragon Dreamer”
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“Beautiful and elegant designs.” – “Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book” by J.S. Burke

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5-star reviewBarbara Chioffi
Beautiful and elegant designs.J. S. Burke’s Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book is a delight. Each snowflake, accompanied by quotes from her Dragon Dreamer series, is beautiful and elegant. There are also ornaments to color and cut out as well as directions for creating your own snowflakes. Thank you, Ms. Burke, for this outstanding book of designs. 🙂

About the author

J. S. Burke is the creator of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series. This Science Fantasy Adventure has flying dragons and an undersea world. Burke has worked as an author, artist, and marine biologist, studying creatures of the dark abyss and diving on coral reefs. Her stories blend imagination with real science and author experiences.

The Dragon Dreamer series grew from her years at sea, a fascination with the alien, intelligent octopuses, and a love of dragons. The deadly sea storm that threatens Arak, a young dragon, is one that the author survived. “The Dragon Dreamer” and “Dragon Lightning” are layered for readers age 9 to 99.

“Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book” has hand-drawn snowflake mandalas with original nature-themed patterns, inspired by the Dragon Dreamer series. Many of these snowflakes serve as illustrations in the novels. Burke loves chocolate and so do her dragons! She lives in Georgia with her family and rescue pets.line 2JS snowflakes.jpg

“Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book”
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“A unique and beautiful world” – “The Dragon Dreamer” (Book #1) by J.S. Burke

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5-star review
A unique and beautiful world
By Angela
The second book in this series is another fun foray into the world of octopi and dragons. This time, we get to meet the legendary ice dragons. Burke again presents a unique and vivid world that is both magical and scientific at the same time. The peaceful democratic society of the golden dragons is contrasted with the dictatorial society of the ice dragons. Drakor the ice dragon, like Arak the golden dragon in the previous story, must convince his clan to trust him and the information he has that will save their society. It’s an adventurous tale with an emphasis on community and unlikely friendships that can be enjoyed by all ages.
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“The Dragon Dreamer”
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by J.S. Burke
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“The Most Unusual and Unique Fantasy World — a Far Cry from Your Typical “Dragon Story”!” – “The Dragon Dreamer” (Book #1) by J.S. Burke

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5-star reviewBy Nikki B. Williams
This story is incredibly well-written and, best of all, put a unique and unusual spin on the typical dragon world and story. Loved the inclusion of octopi as main characters with their highly detailed culture and world. Such an unexpected combination of creatures in a story — but it works, and works well. The characters are developed fully, and the dragon society was unique and unusual — hard-to-find elements in today’s overabundance of dragons! Best of all, the author incorporated all significant elements of culture: art, celebration, trade, tradition and more, to spin a comprehensive and “believable” world. I can’t wait for the next book in what I hope will be an extensive series!
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“The Dragon Dreamer”
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“Spend an afternoon with these spectacular designs and feel the stress melt away!” – “Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book” by J.S. Burke

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5-star reviewNikki B. Williams
Spend an afternoon with these spectacular designs and feel the stress melt away!

You don’t have to be a fan of the Dragon Dreamer series (although I am) to appreciate the intricate designs in this beautifully designed coloring book. You can spend blissful hours coloring these kaleidoscopic designs that include sea creatures, fantasy creatures, and more. I spent a whole afternoon completely lost in the process — a great way to power down when you need a moment to de-stress. I was delighted to see the designs offered in ornament form, too, perfect for the upcoming holidays and a great way to entertain my young nieces and nephews!

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“Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book”
by J.S. Burke
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