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5 Minutes for Books — Red Dragon Codex

March 17, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

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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:red.jpg

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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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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46 Comments

  1. Sarah (Genesis Moments) says

    June 9, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  2. holly K says

    March 30, 2008 at 12:52 pm

    Am I too late to win this nifty book? Had to try!!!

    Reply
  3. Susan Chester says

    March 23, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    Amanda did a great job reviewing this book. She made me want to read it! Please enter me.

    Reply
  4. Brooke says

    March 23, 2008 at 8:30 am

    I’d love to read this to my daughter!

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  5. Heather C says

    March 23, 2008 at 12:17 am

    My daughter needs a new book after reading Harry Potter. This looks good!

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  6. Cassie P says

    March 21, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    This looks like it could easily become a classic.

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  7. lisa says

    March 20, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    this sounds awesome… hey i know even my husband and i would enjoy it… wouldn’t be the first…

    lol

    Reply
  8. My Life as a Book says

    March 20, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    My niece is almost 9 and told me that the only books she reads are dragon books!
    She’d love this book!

    Reply
  9. stampedwithgrace says

    March 19, 2008 at 12:48 am

    sounds exciting, please enter me 🙂

    Reply
  10. Christy H. says

    March 18, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    Please enter me to win a copy of this book.

    Reply
  11. Alexia says

    March 18, 2008 at 10:56 am

    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!

    Reply
  12. C Duran says

    March 18, 2008 at 1:47 am

    This looks like a great book. I would be happy to win it!

    Reply
  13. Leslie- LaMamaNaturale' says

    March 17, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    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…

    Reply
  14. Justyn says

    March 17, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    Fantastic, my son loves dragons and would be thrilled to win it! Thanks.

    Reply
  15. Rachel says

    March 17, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    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.

    Reply
  16. Carol Ezovski says

    March 17, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    I love these kinds of books. Please pick me! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Suzie says

    March 17, 2008 at 6:08 pm

    This looks like a book my fiance’s 11 year old brother would love to read!

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  18. Mary says

    March 17, 2008 at 5:10 pm

    awesome giveaway, thanks!

    Reply
  19. Cricket says

    March 17, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    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.

    Thanks! lisaelliott[at]cox[dot]net

    Reply
  20. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    March 17, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    I would love to win this! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Dawn says

    March 17, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    I think my son would love this book.

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  22. Lisa W. says

    March 17, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    Please enter me! My son would love this book. Thanks. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Shilah says

    March 17, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    This sounds like a great book. I think my daughter would love it.

    Reply
  24. Breeni Books says

    March 17, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    My son loves dragons. He’d be thrilled to receive this.

    Reply
  25. Piseco says

    March 17, 2008 at 2:05 pm

    I’ve got a dragon-lover who would be thrilled with this book. Thanks for the contest!

    Reply
  26. crystal adkins says

    March 17, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    This sounds like a great book! I would love to win!!
    Hugs, Crystal
    [email protected]

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  27. Cindi says

    March 17, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    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

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  28. Megan says

    March 17, 2008 at 1:42 pm

    This book looks like a good read. Please enter me for your contest and thanks to your daughter for reviewing it for us.

    Reply
  29. Gloria says

    March 17, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    Thanks for picking me for the Talk of the Town giveaway!!

    Reply
  30. DoubleHappiness says

    March 17, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    Fantastic drawing for dragon lovers…my son loves Shrek…loves the female dragon with Donkey.

    Reply
  31. Martha Champion says

    March 17, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    Maybe my boys would read this if I won it? Put me in the drawing

    Reply
  32. Darcy says

    March 17, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    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!

    Reply
  33. S.B. says

    March 17, 2008 at 11:55 am

    Looks interesting.

    Reply
  34. Laura Baxendale says

    March 17, 2008 at 11:00 am

    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.

    Reply
  35. Tammye says

    March 17, 2008 at 10:56 am

    This looks like something my daughter would love. Thanks for such a neat place to visit.

    Reply
  36. Carrie says

    March 17, 2008 at 10:15 am

    ohhh this sounds soooo wonderful! I have an 8 year old daughter and a 10 year old daughter who would REALLY like this book!!

    Reply
  37. Bebemiqui says

    March 17, 2008 at 9:21 am

    I’d love to give this to a boy I know who adores fantasy.

    Reply
  38. Mrs. Mac says

    March 17, 2008 at 9:02 am

    Oh what and intresting book, if I don’t win a copy I’ll have to see if the library has a copy.

    Reply
  39. Kellyn says

    March 17, 2008 at 8:50 am

    This is one that my son would love! Thanks

    Reply
  40. Michelle Rosborough says

    March 17, 2008 at 7:47 am

    Looks like a great book.

    Reply
  41. Jana says

    March 17, 2008 at 7:06 am

    My 9 and 11 yr olds are beginning to enjoy this genre…thanks for the review!

    Reply
  42. Tanya Moyer says

    March 17, 2008 at 1:41 am

    I have a 10 year old daughter who would like this! Thanks for entering me! ~Tanya~
    the4moyers at msn dot com

    Reply
  43. Alicia says

    March 17, 2008 at 12:34 am

    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.

    Reply
  44. Kimbrah says

    March 17, 2008 at 12:22 am

    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!

    Reply

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