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Dragon Rider

by Cornelia Funke · 1997

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With lonely Ben aboard, brave dragon Firedrake seeks mythical place where silver dragons can live in peace. Over moonlit lands and sparkling seas, they meet fantastic creatures, summon up surprising courage - and cross a ruthless villain with an ancient grudge determined to end their quest. Only a secret destiny can save the dragons and bring them the true meaning of home.

Genre
dragonsdragonsMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of thisepic fantasyepic fantasyMore like thisLess of thisurban fantasyurban fantasyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisanimalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
Setting
GermanyGermanyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
long · 527 pages

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