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Dragon's Blood: The Pit Dragon Chronicles, Volume One (Pit Dragon Chronicles, 1) Paperback – May 1, 2004

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Dragons are trained to fight to the death, and two determined teens help free them in this spellbinding saga.

Training a dragon to be a fighting champion is the only way to freedom for fifteen-year-old Jakkin.

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12 - 13 years
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320 pages
Language

English
Grade level

7 - 9
Lexile measure

870L
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4.5 x 0.81 x 7 inches
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HMH Books for Young Readers
Publication date

May 1, 2004
ISBN-10

0152051260
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978-0152051266
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"An original and engrossing fantasy."--The Horn Book

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Jane Yolen is a highly acclaimed author who has written hundreds of books for children and adults and has won numerous awards. She and her husband divide their time between Massachussetts and Scotland. Visit her at janeyolen.com and on Twitter at @JaneYolen.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HMH Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (May 1, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0152051260
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0152051266
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 13 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 870L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 0.81 x 7 inches

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Susan J Allen

Very, Very, VERY short books

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019

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In what universe is the first of this series 318 pages? Kindle pages in the biggest print? I had the kindle version and it could find no reckoning there in pages only location--probably deliberate and deceptive. I read the first one in two hours and all the others approximately the same. I give it one star because the publisher is deceptive in trying to give the impression these are full length books. And, I would actually consider them children's books, except that it has constant and repeated references to whore houses which is inappropriate for children.

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If you think you have a child prodigy on your hands give them this book.

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020

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I first read this book when I was 7 years old and as soon as I was done with it not even the day later I was into the second book. This is not an easy to read book but it is made easy by the way the author introduces new terms and ideas in subjects. this book left deep impressions on me as a child and growing up I often thought about it and some of the moral lessons I learned from it. I'm a better person for having read this book and I highly recommend that young children give it a read.

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Disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021

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Too many mature topics in this one. Sexuality, weed....While weed is unfortunately part of our society now, I didn’t feel my son was ready to read about it so casually in a book. The story line was going along well and would have interested him but the other topics are so prevalent, it wasn’t worth it.

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straightforward story captures the wonder of dragons

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2009

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Dragon's Blood is the first Jane Yolen book I've actually read, even though she is prolific and was popular when I was young adult literature age. It is a fairly straightforward story about a feudal society on another planet where the economy is driven by dragon fighting. Jakkin, a young indentured servant who works in a dragon nursery - where dragons are bred, raised, and trained to fight - decides to make a name for himself and earn his freedom by stealing a hatchling dragon and training it in secret. Then, he does it.

I liked it all right. The first half of the book moved a little slowly and was mostly about getting the reader acquainted with the world. She did do a pretty good job capturing the wonder of dragons. Jakkin himself is a little boring. Later, when Akki and Sarkkhan start to play a greater role, the book gets more interesting, since these characters have more engaging backgrounds and personalities, and also tend to scheme more, and more intricately.

This is the first book in the Pit Dragon series; there are three more books after it, so far. I'm interested enough to pick up the second book next time I'm in the mood for YA, but I'll probably be getting it from the library.

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Kevin Hasker

Not so bad, but not very riveting.

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2015

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OK, it's pretty well written. But... so little happens.

I mean, it's obvious it's about a boy raisiing a dragon, right? And it's a fighting dragon so there better at least be a first fight, right? And that's it. Story ends. And after some really decent writing and etceteras it's all just tied up in one very hurried conversation. That's it. I wasn't left wanting more. I enjoyed it, but that's all.

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2013

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Another book in this series. All are worth reading and very reasonably priced. If you enjoy the fantasy escape into a world filled with dragons, you will enjoy these books. My first encounter with dragons was with the memorable Dragon Riders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey. Those books hooked me on anything dragon related and this series is certainly that. I think you will enjoy reading this series as well as McCaffrey's.

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MMacGregor

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021

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Perfect for my 6th grade classroom.

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Amber

Fun read for all ages

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019

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Read this when I was in junior high. Still a good read. I hope my kids like it when they're older.

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mothymary

dragons forever

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2014

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this is the best of the trilogy and is a great stand alone book in its own right, my husband likes it also and hes not a big reader.

Carrie Lynn

Great story

Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2016

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I remember loving this novel as a young girl, so I was really happy that my son enjoys it as much as I did. He's 12 and has his own distinct taste, so it's very rewarding indeed to be able to recommend him something that turns out a winner. The dragons are unique and the story has enough detail to come alive and be compelling, without becoming so descriptive that it slows down the action. The pacing of suspenseful episodes within the narrative is just right to keep younger readers' interest.

Sapphire

Childhood favourite!

Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2019

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This was my favorite book when I was a kid, and later inspired a whole world of my own writing when I was a teenager. While some kids were focused on wizards and witches, thanks to this book series my imagination was captivated by dragons and far-off planets. 20 years later I still think about this book, and about Jakkin and his dragon. A must read!

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Great Series

Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2019

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A most exellent read that ive known since i was young. I enhoy her books thoroughly even now after ive grown

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