The Finding: The Legend of Oescienne (Book One)
by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
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Pub Date Jun 30 2009 | Archive Date Feb 28 2019
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Description
Dragon mentors, magical creatures, and a young girl looking for adventure: Harry Potter meets Eragon.
"A remarkable dragon story for YA and teens. If you enjoy the Eragon book series by Christopher Paolini, you love this series!!" ★★★★★
When the dragon Jaax receives word that a human infant has been found in the province of Oescienne, he doesn't dare believe it. Humans have been extinct for centuries, trapped by a terrible curse and left to live out their existence in the form of dragons. Despite his doubts, however, Jaax assumes responsibility for the baby girl only to discover that what he has been seeking for so many years has finally been found.
Jahrra knows all about the legends and sagas of Oescienne, but never in her wildest dreams would she believe that she played a part in one of them. She is far too busy dodging the bullies at school and seeking out new adventures with her friends to worry about what secrets her dragon mentor might be keeping from her, or that her every move is being watched by something living in the forest surrounding her home.
But the secrets run deep, and as Jahrra fights to earn her place in this extraordinary world, she will begin to unravel the truth of it all: that she isn't as safe as she thought she was, that danger lurks around every corner, and that her role in this unfurling tale is far more significant than she could possibly imagine.
Advance Praise
“A remarkable dragon story for YA and teens. If you enjoy the Eragon book series by Christopher Paolini, you’ll love this series!!” - Amazon Review
“I love dragons and this story is one of the better ones with a whole different approach.” - Amazon Review
“Dragons and elves, good and evil, school and friends, growth and learning are all addressed in this first book of what looks to be a great YA Fantasy saga.” - Amazon Review
“Nicest read since Harry Potter...imaginative and enchanting.” - Amazon Review
“I love the story , well written, the sequence perfectly in order and love the characters. Would love to see it in the big screen.” - Amazon Review
“Creative writing with well-developed characterization. It is a must read for the Harry Potter fan base.” - Amazon Review
"This fantasy series grabs you right from the start. Wonderfully described characters, settings, situations...makes you feel like you are right there with them in the story." - Amazon Review
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781449952358 |
| PRICE | $0.00 (USD) |
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theresa h, Educator
The Finding (The Legend of Oescienne, #1)
by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
What an enlightening book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think this book would be a great resource for teaching children. The quote from this book that is of a particular note is the Dragon Ideal the Great Crest of the Dragons. The concept that Three Qualities, Knowledge, Strength and Loyalty. Each balanced by two aspects, Knowledge by Truth and Understanding, Strength by Patience and Endurance, and Loyalty by Love and Honor. It is this concept that makes me want to use this book in a classroom. Something to teach children how to see the world by a perspective of understanding, patience and honor. The adventures of this young human in a world of elves and other magical creates can show students that we are not always accepted by everyone, but that through understand we can defeat our antagonists. The series is off to a great start will place the author on my watch list so I can continue the rest of the story.
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