The Dragon of Trelian ~ Michelle Knudsen
Today is the first day of the Kidz Book Buzz blog tour for Michelle Knudsen’s middle grade fantasy novel, The Dragon of Trelian.
Since I’m always on the lookout for good fantasy novel, I was delighted to find this one. A princess, an apprentice mage, a dragon, a royal wedding and an assassination planned for the same day…What’s not to like about a middle grade novel with all of this?
The thing I like best about the book is the comfortable dialogue, I think. Michelle Knudsen produced a novel with likable characters interacting with each other with ease and humor. I liked the characters and enjoyed the book.
I’ll be giving a better review in a couple of days. In the mean time, you can read the first chapter at the publisher’s site (Candlewick). Check it out. I bet you’ll like it.
Also, please feel free to visit the other bloggers on the tour:
A Christian Worldview of Fiction
Abby the Librarian
All About Children’s Books
Becky’s Book Reviews
Cafe of Dreams
Dolce Bellezza
Homeschool Book Buzz
KidzBookBuzz.com
Novel Teen
Reading is My Superpower
Reading to Know
Small World Reads
The 160 Acrewoods
Through a Child’s Eyes
Through the Looking Glass Reviews
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June 1st, 2009 at 10:27 am
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June 1st, 2009 at 11:32 am
I really enjoyed the characters in this story as well. I thought it was a fun and fast read.
Aprils last blog post..The Dragon of Trelian – Kidz Book Buzz Tour Day 1
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 am
The characters is what made this novel so enjoyable. I especially liked the way Calen reacted to Meg’s personality. Very fun.
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June 2nd, 2009 at 11:06 am
Jill, someone told me that The Dragon of Trelian reminded her a little of your book. The apprentice aspect and the boy and girl team, I think. I have your book but have not had a chance to dive into it yet. I’m looking forward to it.
I like Calen and Meg and the interplay between the two also.
April, I also thought it was a fast read.
sally apokedaks last blog post..Dragon of Trelian ~ Blog Tour Day Two