Indebted
The Berkshire Dragon
by Charmayne Hafen
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Pub Date Jun 30 2018 | Archive Date Nov 05 2019
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Description
Myth has it, that in the dark forests of Berkshire, England, a lonesome young Wren finds herself rattling around in an austere castle.
Wren's books and swords become her companions. King Belodawn blames his daughter for the disappearance of her mother, but things are about to change as Wren tries her hand in a sword contest and binds herself to impossible wagers.
When Wren is befriended by Aleric, son of the castle cook, she believes through him that she will discover a way to escape the confines of her loneliness.
Daring to leave the kingdom of Greenham, the spirited Wren ventures to Shaw, the land of King Olerion. There she is confronted with a task so impossible, she will need something beyond her own strength to carry her through. Her greatest strength has led her into bondage to a nightmarish dragon. Will she be able to win her quest for freedom or be forever indebted?
Advance Praise
This is a nice book for young readers. It's filled with action, good vs. evil, fantasy type lore. There were lots of plot twists that prevented it from being too predictable. Fun, easy to read book.- H. Bryan (Amazon)
YA Fantasy with a Twist. Indebted gave valuable insight into the life of a young princess who felt abandoned by her parents. Her mother disappeared and her father ignores her. Princess Wren only wants to be accepted and loved.
This was a great premise for the story behind Indebted. There are too many people out there who feel unloved and will connect with Wren on that level. The basic theme of the novel is that God loves us, despite what anyone else might think of us.-Tabitha (Amazon)
The story pulls you in quickly, and keeps you reading. The characters are creative, and it’s easy to picture how they look and act. The plot moves along at a good pace, one that keeps it from dragging but not too fast to follow. There were a few times that the action seemed to be forced, but that didn’t detract from reading the book.
Although I enjoyed the story, I also like the messages taught through it. At the forefront, trusting God and accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior are prominent. Wren meets people who are bold in their faith. Not an aggressive boldness, but one that keeps them from shying away from sharing their faith with others. Wren, and others, learn about forgiveness and trusting other people. Though it is aimed at youth, adults can enjoy it too, as the messages can apply to them. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2878645870?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9780999635391 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Terry B, Reviewer
This story is timeless - a young girl loses her mother when she is 12, and her father ignores her after the mother disappears. But the young girl, Wren is a princess, and her father is a king, yet he leaves her to grow up without a parent’s love or guidance as he goes off to war.
Wren is raised by the castle’s head cook, Mrs. Pendelin, and Wren learns to make bread as the cook sings to the Heavenly Father.. Wren makes friends with the cook’s son, Aleric, who teaches her to ride and handle a sword.
I enjoyed Wren’s self-discovery as she learns how to defend herself and she begins to see a world outside of her home, as young people need to do.
You will be surprised by Wren’s discoveries and battles - enjoy!
