It began in Charles
of Colshire Castle and continues after a brief recap in the Isle
of Mists. Charles and his purple dragon, Hero, don't feel they can yet
return home. It has been two months and they have been on their own flying
along the coast and exploring. Hero has developed a taste for fish and that has
led them to a group of small buildings nestled against the mountains along the
coast.
The place is very colorful
and appears to be very tranquil place. Charles hasn't seen colors like this
since he was at Colshire Castle. He also notices that to sea, off in the
distance, there is a layer of clouds that don't rise very high into the air or seem
to be moving. The people are moving though and like others before them are
terrified as the dragon and its young rider approach and land on the pebble
covered beach.
Charles and Hero don't know
it yet, but they have arrived at Howth Head. And while the residents don't
trust the strangers, especially a dragon, who have arrived that is just one of
their problems. There is something out in mist that is preventing them from
going about their normal activities. Some of the fishermen are missing and they
need help. Somebody who can ride a dragon ought there to be able to help them.
This is a fun fantasy tale that
subtly works in themes of understanding and accepting the differences of others.
Filled with adventure and possibility, Charles is a character living the dream
of nearly every kid. Who didn't think it would be so cool to have a flying
dragon as a friend growing up? Author Douglas Quinn taps into that magic and spins
a tale of adventure where it is not only okay but perfectly normal to be a bit
scared at times. The story is a blast and sure to delight young readers.
Charles
and Hero: Isle of Mists
Douglas Quinn
AAS White Heron Press (Via
CreateSpace)
ISBN #978-1493542888
November 2013
Paperback
122 Pages
$7.95
Material supplied by the author in
exchange for my objective review.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2014
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