I have reviewed quite a few chapter books written for older elementary students or tweens in this column, but most books of that type that have come across my desk have been for girls. I was happy to get a copy of Red Dragon Codex, the first in a series by R.D. Henham, for all the dragon-loving fantasy readers, knowing specifically that it would appeal to boys as well as girls.
I read a few chapters of it, and it’s quite imaginative and detailed. I wondered if Amanda (9 1/2) would be interested in reviewing it for me, and she was. Here is her review:
Do you like dragons? Do you enjoy adventure? Well then, I think you’d enjoy this book.
It’s about a boy named Mudd, a girl (his sister Heira), and lots of other questers. Mudd is a boy who isn’t very good with weapons, but is great with fixing things. His sister Heira is a girl who transforms from warrior to beautiful in front of her brother’s eyes. She pays attention during her weapons class! Greenthumb (a.k.a. Drakecutter) is a dwarf who’d rather fight vicious creatures than plant seeds day after day. Iroden is a kender who is really an elf under a spell. And of course there’s Redclaw, a horrible evil red dragon who plans to destroy the silver dragon (who loves people). Kirak is a boy who serves the red dragon who has a horrible secret that he can’t tell anybody.
In the front of the book, I got some interesting info. I learned that this book is in a series. I also learned that this book is recommended for ages 8 – 12. The book has 256 pages.
If you would like to win one of two copies (U.S. shipping addresses only), please leave a comment here, and come back next week to see if you won.
Amanda reviewed another fantasy book for me on my personal blog this week as well. There’s a giveaway too, so if you are interested in fantasy, click on over and check it out.
The winner of the book from last week’s column, Talk of the Town , is Gloria (#5).
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I have a couple of budding knights and dragon lovers who would adore this book in a few years. I think I would personally like it too! Thanks for hosting this give away!
This book sounds so good! A friend of mine has a son AND daughter in this exact age range. I would love to give it to them.
I have a 10 year old daughter who would like this! Thanks for entering me! ~Tanya~
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My 9 and 11 yr olds are beginning to enjoy this genre…thanks for the review!
Looks like a great book.
This is one that my son would love! Thanks
Oh what and intresting book, if I don’t win a copy I’ll have to see if the library has a copy.
I’d love to give this to a boy I know who adores fantasy.
ohhh this sounds soooo wonderful! I have an 8 year old daughter and a 10 year old daughter who would REALLY like this book!!
This looks like something my daughter would love. Thanks for such a neat place to visit.
My youngest just realized the joy of reading, after several years of being “forced” to read by his teachers! And wouldn’t you know it, his favorite books are all about dragons. Thanks for the chance to win something to add to his collection.
Looks interesting.
My son would totally love this book. He is 10, so it sounds perfect. And you are right, many of the books are really geared toward a girl heroine and don’t appeal to boys at this age, so this sounds great with both a boy and girl main characters. Thanks so much!
Maybe my boys would read this if I won it? Put me in the drawing
Fantastic drawing for dragon lovers…my son loves Shrek…loves the female dragon with Donkey.
Thanks for picking me for the Talk of the Town giveaway!!
This book looks like a good read. Please enter me for your contest and thanks to your daughter for reviewing it for us.
Way to go, Amanda! You wrote a very good review. So good in fact, would you please enter me in your drawing? I would love to win this book. Thanks,Cindi
This sounds like a great book! I would love to win!!
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I’ve got a dragon-lover who would be thrilled with this book. Thanks for the contest!
My son loves dragons. He’d be thrilled to receive this.
This sounds like a great book. I think my daughter would love it.
Please enter me! My son would love this book. Thanks.
I think my son would love this book.
I would love to win this!
My daughter is a budding Fantasy/Fiction fan and she L*O*V*E*S Dragons! She is a funny little thing really but I was and still am that way so it works for me. We would love to read this book together.
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awesome giveaway, thanks!
This looks like a book my fiance’s 11 year old brother would love to read!
I love these kinds of books. Please pick me!
My 9 year old would love this! He is very into fantasy and dragons and has read EVERYTHING that our library has so far on both.
Fantastic, my son loves dragons and would be thrilled to win it! Thanks.
This would be a great addition to my son’s library! These type of books are the best for allowing a child to use their imagination!! Count me in!!! I’ll keep my fingers crossed…
This looks like a great book. I would be happy to win it!
I would like to be entered to win this book – I’m trying to get my brother to read chapter books and he claims that none of them are interesting…I think this one would change his mind!
Please enter me to win a copy of this book.
sounds exciting, please enter me
My niece is almost 9 and told me that the only books she reads are dragon books!
She’d love this book!
this sounds awesome… hey i know even my husband and i would enjoy it… wouldn’t be the first…
lol
This looks like it could easily become a classic.
My daughter needs a new book after reading Harry Potter. This looks good!
I’d love to read this to my daughter!
Amanda did a great job reviewing this book. She made me want to read it! Please enter me.
Am I too late to win this nifty book? Had to try!!!
Lindsey would be very interested in this book. She is turning 11 next week and started a book review post series on my blog. I know she would love this book and would enjoy reviewing it.