I loved this book. It had all the things I look for in a book: action, mystical creatures, and weird names! In some spots, the suspense was terrible! It was lent to me by a friend and I grew impatient waiting for him to lend me the sequel. The trilogy is a must read for everyone. P.S. I don't care what critics say, this book is awesome for readers of all ages!!!!!!!

I read alot but I seldomly read a book more then once. I guess that is because there arn't many dragon books aroung where I live but this book was exactly what I was looking for I lovved it!

five stars for this book series but i am gettimg seriously pissed that this and almost al of the other books i want to buy are available only in audiobook format. i love my kindle but i did NOT buy it so i could listen to audiobooks.

I for one didn't mind that the author didn't describe Jakkin the book requires you to go inside the book and be Jakkin or be Akki or just be with them and I like that in a book where you are the main character. Like I said it was an exellent book.

Jane Yolen has long been one of my favorite authors, and with this novel she endeared herself to me even more. It features a coming of age story in which our hero, young Jakkin Stewart, steals a hatchling dragon in an attempt to release himself from indentured servitude. Along the way he learns discipline and develops a relationship with Akki, who helps him to train his dragon to fight.I would heartily recommend this book to anyone over the age of 10.

It's a pretty good book, very detailed and gives the reader a pretty good idea on how life is with dragons. Among all the dragon related stories I've read, this one is by far the best. Although I think that children younger than ten or eleven will have some trouble understanding the climax and plot of the story.