It had been sitting on our shelves for years. Barely looked
at save in idle curiosity, all but entirely forgotten. A hidden gem forgotten
not just by us, but by the world at large. We have NEVER read a more criminally
UNDERRATED book.
My Father and I just finished Dragonworld by Byron Preiss
and Michael Reaves (illustrated by Joseph Zucker).
A book filled with the quiet grace and power of antiquity
coupled with passionate emotions and devious court intrigue, Dragonworld ranks
alongside the works of Patricia A. McKillip, Diana Wynne Jones, J.K. Rowling,
and even J.R.R. Tolkien. Do not let the unimaginative title fool you. It is a book that tells of how precious our children
are, how easily people are misled to war and the value of talking first. It
tells of Dragons.
Fondest farewells to Amsel the inventor, Dayon, Elders
Jondalrun, Tamark, Pennel, Tenniel, and Lagow of Fandora. And to Monarch
Hawkwind, Lady Ceria, Monarch-Emeritus Ephrion, Willen, General Vora, Baron and
Baroness Tolchin and Alora, and Prince Kiorte of Simbala. And to the coldrakes
and the Last Dragon.
May peace and a future for the Dragons find you well.
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