Product Description

THE DRAGON'S EYE tells the story of Dr Drake, the world famous dragonologist working in London and Sussex. When two young apprentice dragonologists, Beatrice and Daniel Cook, are taken into his care to attend his Dragonology summer school, all sorts of trouble ensues. The three must deal with wayward dragons, missing diaries and the evil antics of the terrible Ignatius Crook, who is intent on stealing the dragon's eye and claiming the title of Dragon Master for himself. This brilliant novel, spanning the British Isles, brings to life many of the elements that fascinated readers in Dragonology. Find out more about SASD - the Secret and Ancient Society of Dragonologists - meet some dragons in the flesh, hear them tell their own secrets and learn all about dragons and how to keep an indispensable dragon.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #163861 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 286 pages

Kati nicholl, DAILY EXPRESS
'Dan Stevens's excellent rendition of the adventures of Beatrice and Daniel Cook as they attempt to prevent the evil Ignatius Crook stealing the dragon's eye and becoming Dragon Master is hopefully the first of many audiobook narrations by him. Dragons galore, interesting adults and feisty children are beautifully combined, so great listening.'

Review
'Dan Stevens's excellent rendition of the adventures of Beatrice and Daniel Cook as they attempt to prevent the evil Ignatius Crook stealing the dragon's eye and becoming Dragon Master is hopefully the first of many audiobook narrations by him. Dragons galore, interesting adults and feisty children are beautifully combined, so great listening.' (Kati Nicholl DAILY EXPRESS )

'The wonderful thing about Audiobooks is that they enable the listener's imagination to be used to full effect, even more so than in paper as the voices of the narrator and accompanying sounds add to the atmosphere. This book is full of vivid description and takes you deep into the world of Daniel and Beatrice Cook, apprentice Dragonologists. Mystery, tension and lashings of fantasy make this an unmissable adventure.' (www.FromBumptoGrump.co.uk )

About the Author
Dugald A. Steer is the creator of the DRAGONOLOGY books and has worked as an editor for Templar for many years before going freelance to write in 2005. This is his first novel. DAN STEVENS has worked in radio, theatre and TV. Television credits include SENSE & SENSIBILITY, MAXWELL, MARPLE, DRACULA, THE LINE OF BEAUTY, FRANKENSTEIN and film credits include HILDE. Dan's theatre credits include EVERY GOOD BOY DESERVES FAVOUR, THE VORTEX, HAY FEVER, THE ROMANS IN BRITAIN, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and AS YOU LIKE IT. He has read numerous audiobooks including the Dragonology Chronicles for Orion Audiobooks.

Customer Reviews

Easy and fun
I am a bit biased I suppose... I have been a big fan of Dragonology and everything that has to do with dragons for years and years, so when the first story of Dr. Drake came out I was ready to gobble it up. It is written for the younger audience, and the story could have more depth and a bit more of an exciting storyline. But all in all it is fun to read and has loads of cool dragonology facts. Not tomention the absolutely stunning illustrations and look of the book in general.
Not the best story I ever read, but never the less worth a look. Young boys will love it for sure!

Age 8 - 12

Courtesy of Teens Read Too
As I read THE DRAGON'S EYE, I kept getting a feeling of deja vu. It took a while to figure out why, but then it came to me. THE DRAGON'S EYE reminded me a little of the SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS books. There was that familiar emphasis on conducting research, and recording findings in little notebooks, and solving problems. Only instead of three orphans dodging Count Olaf, THE DRAGON'S EYE focuses on a brother and sister trying to escape the evil designs of the inferior dragonologist, Ignatius Crook. Unfortunately, this one didn't have the same humor in it that I enjoyed so much in the SOUE books.

Overall, I have mixed feelings about THE DRAGON'S EYE. In the plus column, the novel was heavy on dragons of various types. They all have names and unique personalities. Also, it had an element of boy versus girl competition that seemed to resolve itself reasonably well.

On the other hand, the frequent references to dragon diaries and research methods disrupted the action. Doubtless that was the point -- to identify the importance of learning about a subject before jumping into it and conducting a poor study. But still, the execution was a little heavy-handed for my taste.

For young dragon lovers, this would probably be a popular title. I emphasize the word "young." THE DRAGON'S EYE seems geared to a younger audience than many of the books reviewed here at TeensReadToo. My 14-year-old son read it, too, and he was disappointed because it definitely felt "too young" for him. But for budding fantasy lovers who can't get enough dragons, this one has the potential to be a winner.

Reviewed by: K. Osborn Sullivan

The Dragon's Eye: Review
This book is such a page turner!!!!!!!!!!!! I managed to read it in about 3 - 4 days flat! Although, it is similerish to the second book in the sequence The Dragon Diary, which i read first. It's a really easy read for anyone, any age and I can't wait for the 3rd one in the sequence The Dragon's Apprentice!

Advice for purchacer:
Read other reviews... And i recomend hardbacks!

I can't stop reading!