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The Crouching Dragon [Hardcover]

Len Lamensdorf (Author), Leonard Lamensdorf (Author)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Hardcover: 278 pages
Publisher: Seascape Press Ltd. (December 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0966974158
ISBN-13: 978-0966974157
Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14 x 2.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 567 g

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,168,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Grade 7-9-In 1959, William Montreux, 14, lives with his mother and abusive father in Bonville, France, near the site of the Normandy invasion in 1944. On the hill above the village is a rundown castle known as the "Crouching Dragon." On occasion, unusual sounds and smoke come from it. Willi is drawn to the mysterious structure and eventually meets its reclusive resident, Roger Guiscard. From him, the teen learns that his mother and Guiscard worked for the French resistance during the war. Other students are drawn to the castle and embark on a restoration project that includes displaying collections of World War II weapons as well as medieval spears, swords, and armor held within. Simultaneously there is a cattle-rustling operation in the area and the mayor blames Willi for the missing animals. Although the novel is interesting and compelling, it has some flaws. The fact that Charles de Gaulle, who is in the area to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Normandy, mediates the problem between the town's people and the students over the future of the castle is too convenient and unbelievable. This story has elements of realistic fiction, historical fiction, and mystery, and, basically, it's all too much for one novel.
Debbie Feulner, Northwest Middle School, Greensboro, NC
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

School Library Journal, December, 1999

"...interesting and compelling..."

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4.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing story of post-war France, Aug 29 2002

Karen Yingling "K. Yingling, Librarian" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Crouching Dragon (Hardcover)

_The Crouching Dragon_ by Len Lamensdorf has a tight yet descriptive prose style, a good sense for movement and pace, and an intriguing story line that compels the reader to follow William with interest.
The book has many of the hallmarks of a young adult book with staying power. The protagonist is confronted with a situation in which he must act independently of parents and other adult authority (and in many cases, in spite of them) he is involved in an alternate world (somewhat removed from any particular time-- keeps the story from becoming dated), and he experiences personal growth.
I look forward to reading _The Raging Dragon_ and _The Flying Dragon_.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for everyone!, Jun 28 2000

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This book is so good it's impossible to describe how good it is with words but I'll do my best. first of all it takes place a while back, that's what makes it unique. it has somthing for everybody who reads it. it has a mild love story. but if you don't like that it has some mystery on the edge of your seat things about it. it also has adventureous parts of the book. this book has many overwhelming things to it but I want to point one out to you, it isn't a fake book when pigs can fly and dogs can talk. no it's all realistic. well I would recomend this book to everybody in the world seeya

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Crouching Dragon, Mar 2 2000

Christen Faltermeier (Bainbridge Island, Wa) - See all my reviews

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The Crouching Dragon is an enchanting fable of fantasy, adventure, ancient history, romance and competition . In a small French town in 1959, William and his friends help create a half-fantasy kingdom out of the mysterious castle called the Crouching Dragon. In the castle they help in restoring a hidden Kingdom, discovering real medieval artifacts. The teenagers solve a mystery of puzzling disappearances in their town with the help of the President de Gaulle.

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