Dragon's Blood (Pit Dragon #1)

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Paperback, 292 pages

English language

Published 1996 by Magic Carpet/Harcourt Brace.

ISBN:
978-0-15-200866-6
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OCLC Number:
32892095

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4 stars (1 review)

Jakkin, a bond boy who works as a Keeper in a dragon nursery on the planet Austar IV, secretly trains a fighting pit dragon of his own in hopes of winning his freedom.

16 editions

reviewed Dragon's Blood by Jane Yolen (Pit dragon trilogy ;)

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4 stars

This book had a huge impact on my reading habits, as a kid. I have no idea how many times I went through it, but it was many. The idea of starting life at a disadvantage and fighting your way free resonated. I always wished it was Akki rather than Jakkin who was the protagonist, though.

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Dragons
  • Fiction