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Talking to Dragons (Turtleback)

by Patricia C. Wrede (Author) "Mother taught me to be polite to dragons ..." (more)

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Publisher: Demco Media (September 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0606286039
ISBN-13: 978-0606286039
Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 12.1 x 2.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 227 g

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

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Grade 4-7-Two rules one must always remember when traveling in the Enchanted Forest: always be polite and never say yes to a favor until you know what you're being asked to do. So begins this delightful rendition of Patricia C. Wrede's Talking to Dragons (Harcourt, 1985). In book four of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, the next generation starts as Queen Cimorene sends her 16-year-old son, Daystar, into the forest with nothing but a magic sword. His mission is to help King Mendanbar escape from an evil wizard's spell. But Daystar has yet to learn that the King is his own father. As the youth wanders around, he meets Shiara, a high-strung but loveable fire-witch, and a host of new and old characters from Cimorene's past. Produced and directed by Bruce Coville, the full-cast performance features sparkling dialogue, charming characters, and excellent sound quality. Listeners will not be disappointed in Daystar, the new main character and his companion Shiara, who has all the makings of a future princess. While this work can satisfy on its own, listeners may want to brush up on the previous novels in the series: Dealing with Dragons (Harcourt, 1990), Searching for Dragons (Scholastic, 1991), and Calling on Dragons (Scholastic, 1994). This energetic presentation shimmers like Daystar's magic sword.
Celeste Steward, Contra Costa County Library, Clayton, CA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Delightful writing and marvelous characters combine with a talented cast of voices to charm listeners in the fourth addition to the Enchanted Forest series. Daystar's mother gives him the "sword of the sleeping king" and sends him into the Enchanted Forest. Unsure of his mission or purpose, he is joined by quick-tempered Siara, a fire-witch, and they encounter several wonderful creatures and adventures. The characterization of Daystar, who is also the narrator, perfectly sets the tone and pace of this fantasy adventure. Voices delight, from the clear tones of young Daystar, to the squeaky voice of an elf, the goofy voice of a young dragon, and the fiery range of Siara's temper. F.J.F. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wanting more!!!, April 6 2004

By	Christy Burris (Dalton, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Talking to Dragons (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved the series. I've read in through several times and everytime I've enjoyed it. My only dissapointment is that I want more. I don't want it to be over, I want to see what happens to Shiara when she's training to be a fire-witch, the king of the dragon's princess and future Queen of the enchanted forest. I want to see what Daystar makes of everything. His father didn't know a whole lot about his magic and the enchanted forest what will Daystar learn as he's stumbling his way through without having the advange of growing up there and having his father teach him everything? How will Cimorene get everything running smoothly again in the enchanted forest now that it's been without a king and queen for so long? My only real dissapointment is that she ended the series before I felt that I knew the whole story. It just kind of stopped and left me longing for more.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Book that keeps you hooked!, Jan 2 2004

By	"bubbles21791" (GreenBay, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Talking to Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles Book Four (Paperback)

This book was the last book of four, and is probably my favorite out of them all. This book leads you on an adventurous tale throgh the lives of a woman and her son that are trying to save her husband and his father from the castle that has been blocked with magic and prevents them from getting in, or him getting out. I would reccomend this book to kids and adults 8 and up

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Enchanting, Dec 12 2003

By	Laura Bellamy (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Talking to Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles Book Four (Paperback)

I am a lover of good children's literature, and this certainly fits into that category. I fortunately found THIS book before I realized that it had spawned an entire series. The series consists of this book and three others that choronologically take place BEFORE it, but should be read AFTER it. You will find this book listed at book four, but read it FIRST! It was written first, and it's meant to be read first. Most people, I have found, who read them in chronological order, wind up being less than fond of this book, which I think is COMPLETELY charming and funny; while those who read them in the proper order tend to enjoy all four.

Just a helpful suggestion. :-)

Wrede is one of my favorite children's writers. Her writing is catchy, she keeps you laughing, and her characters are delightful! She mixes a lot of fairy tales, but adds her own elements.

In this particular book, Daystar is on a quest, but we aren't sure of what that quest actually IS until the end of the novel -- even HE is not sure. (Here is where reading the other books comes in -- if you've read them beforehand, there's no doubt as to his quest, and readers end up fairly bored because they know what's coming, and that's not very fun for a reader.)

This book catches you from the opening line: "Mother taught me to be polite to dragons." And it only gets better from there. Things catch you off-guard in a very pleasant way.

My favorite character would have to be Suz, the lizard, who never fails to make me laugh. He's so delightfully odd!

I even like the way Wrede titles her chapters. She's so zany and fun.

Start reading these books! You'll be hooked!

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