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Dragon Rider

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On sale Jun 27, 2006 | 11 Hours and 35 Minutes | 9780739344767
Age 7-10 years | Grades 2-5
Firedrake, a young dragon, receives a frightening warning one night: Humans are planning to destroy the valley in which he lives!  All the dragons must flee.  Their only refuge is a place above the clouds called the Rim of Heaven--which may not even exist. 

Firedrake boldly volunteers to go ahead first.  As he embarks on his journey, he meets Ben, a runaway boy.  Together, the boy and dragon make their way toward the Rim of Heaven, all the while running a step ahead of Nettlebrand, a monster who will stop at nothing to hunt down Firedrake.  Their quest will truly become an adventure like no other.
  • NOMINEE | 2005
    Audie Awards
  • SELECTION | 2005
    ALSC Notable Children's Recordings
Cornelia Funke is the New York Times bestselling author of many magical novels for children, including The Thief Lord, Dragon Rider, and Inkheart. She is also the writer of the charming chapter books Emma and the Blue Genie, The Pirate Pig, and Ruffleclaw. Once named one of the 100 most influential people by Time magazine, Cornelia was born in Germany and lives with her family in California. Visit corneliafunke.com to find out more. View titles by Cornelia Funke

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Firedrake, a young dragon, receives a frightening warning one night: Humans are planning to destroy the valley in which he lives!  All the dragons must flee.  Their only refuge is a place above the clouds called the Rim of Heaven--which may not even exist. 

Firedrake boldly volunteers to go ahead first.  As he embarks on his journey, he meets Ben, a runaway boy.  Together, the boy and dragon make their way toward the Rim of Heaven, all the while running a step ahead of Nettlebrand, a monster who will stop at nothing to hunt down Firedrake.  Their quest will truly become an adventure like no other.

Awards

  • NOMINEE | 2005
    Audie Awards
  • SELECTION | 2005
    ALSC Notable Children's Recordings

Author

Cornelia Funke is the New York Times bestselling author of many magical novels for children, including The Thief Lord, Dragon Rider, and Inkheart. She is also the writer of the charming chapter books Emma and the Blue Genie, The Pirate Pig, and Ruffleclaw. Once named one of the 100 most influential people by Time magazine, Cornelia was born in Germany and lives with her family in California. Visit corneliafunke.com to find out more. View titles by Cornelia Funke