The Dragondain

Release Date: September 1, 2012 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Moon Realm Series (Book 2)It's the middle of the night, you need to send your brother to the Moon Realm, and he won't wake up. So you improvise. . . . When a confused Jasper awakes, he's convinced he's dreaming. But by the time he meets Greydor, Jasper understands that this is no dream. In fact, persuading the King of the Rinn to work with the men of Dain to defeat their common enemy is a nightmare. Then there's the other side of the coin: convincing Tavin and Dubb that saddling a Rinn isn't certain death. ("It'll be fun!") And perhaps even a greater worry: can he make friends with Dubb's daughter Darce before she punches his lights out?Lily has problems, too. There's a little mousie scratching in her closet. Or at least, it sounds like a little mousie. Oh, and her second confrontation with Curse, and trying to form her first peerin. (Don't you have to be from Dain to do that?) And where's Ebb?One thing's for sure: now that Lily and Jasper have entered the Moon Realm, nothing can ever be the same again.Illustrated by Carolyn Arcabascio.Book Two in the award winning Moon Realm Series.Praise for The Dragondain"Get ready for a wild ride! The Dragondain will have you gasping, cheering, and falling in love with the characters all over again. Due's rich descriptive prose and fast-paced dialogue make for a truly exciting read. There were so many "goosebumps" moments I literally could not put the book down. I can't wait for Book Three!"--S. S. TamberrinoPraise for The Moon Coin"So begins a beautifully descriptive, cleverly written, intricate story, full of adventure and captivating characters, who draw you into their very lives and worlds. The wider adult reading population will no doubt be entranced by the skill of the author, Richard Due. I just cannot believe that this maturity and skill with the written word comes from a debut author." --Fiction Books"One of the things I particularly enjoyed about The Moon Coin was the way that Due does not talk down to his young readers. The book employs a rich vocabulary, giving its audience opportunities to learn new words in context. The intricately described universe of the Moon Realm is the highlight of the book." --Agrippina Legit"Entrancing pictures, an engaging plot, and a great writing style combine to create a middle grade fantasy that readers of all ages will love." --Danica Page "The Moon Coin is a delightful fantasy story about Lily and her brother Jasper. . . . The story implicitly challenges the reader to wait, to learn more, and to think about things before jumping to conclusions. . . . It will appeal equally to boys and girls. . . . I would highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys fantasy." --Reads 4 Tweens"The world created by Mr. Due is a wonderful mix of fantasy that will have middle grade readers and teens wanting more. The writing is as magical as the Moon Realm, with nicely shaped phrases that don't confuse the reader." --Carabosse's Library"The Moon Coin is middle-grade fantasy at its best! When I was a kid, I would have annihilated this book, slept with it under my pillow, and carried it with me at school." --Sizzling Reads"The Moon Coin, fast, furious, and immensely enjoyable, reminded me of what I love about fiction. There are surprises around every corner, and by taking the more difficult theme of division, forcible annexation and the underlying currents of coloring up the truth, Mr. Due has made The Moon Coin into a story that is deeply layered and developed as much as it is entertaining and delightful. With an extremely wide cast of characters and a heroine we can appreciate, The Moon Coin just keeps giving." --In the Closet with a Bibliophile"A great middle grade fantasy." --ForeWord ReviewsReview"Get ready for a wild ride! The Dragondain will have you gasping, cheering, and falling in love with the characters all over again. Due's rich descriptive prose and fast-paced dialogue make for a truly exciting read. There were so many "goosebumps" moments I literally could not put the book down. I can't wait for Book Three!" --S. S. Tamberrino From the Inside FlapIt's the middle of the night, you need to send your brother to the Moon Realm, and he won't wake up. So you improvise. . . . When a confused Jasper awakes, he's convinced he's dreaming. But by the time he meets Greydor, Jasper understands that this is no dream. In fact, persuading the King of the Rinn to work with the men of Dain to defeat their common enemy is a nightmare. Then there's the other side of the coin: convincing Tavin and Dubb that saddling a Rinn isn't certain death. ("It'll be fun!") And perhaps even a greater worry: can Jasper make friends with Dubb's daughter Darce before she punches his lights out?Lily has problems, too. There's a little mousie scratching in her closet. Or at least, it sounds like a little mousie. Oh, and her second confrontation with Curse, and trying to form her first peerin. (Don't you have to be from Dain to do that?) And where's Ebb?One thing's for sure: now that Lily and Jasper have entered the Moon Realm, nothing can ever be the same again.