| Third Starlighter Contributor(s): Davis, Bryan (Author) |
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ISBN: 194625360X ISBN-13: 9781946253606 Publisher: Scrub Jay Journeys OUR PRICE: $16.14 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2023 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Christian - Fantasy - Fiction | Action & Adventure - Fiction | Fantasy - Dragons & Mythical Creatures |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.20 lbs) 419 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 149523 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 19.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Adrian Masters journeys into the wilderness of Starlight, the dragon planet, in search of his brother Frederick who has built a refuge for runaway slaves. Carrying the comatose body of Marcelle and accompanied by two liberated slave girls, Adrian has to find medical help for Marcelle, but the slave master dragons will kill him on sight if he comes out of hiding. Adrian hopes to join his brother and devise a plan to rescue other humans enslaved on Starlight. Since he cannot leave Marcelle alone, her nearly lifeless body becomes a physical and emotional anchor, and he is torn between helping her or attempting to rescue the slaves. Meanwhile, Marcelle's spirit travels to their home planet in search of military help. She is able to materialize there in a temporary body that looks corpselike and feels icy cold. Because of her appearance, Governor Orion persecutes her as a sorceress and sentences her to burn at the stake. Yet, she has hope of rescue in three allies?her father; an eccentric former teacher; and the mysterious Starlighter, Cassabrie. |
Contributor Bio(s): Davis, Bryan: - Bryan Davis is the author of the Dragons in Our Midst, Oracles of Fire, Dragons of Starlight, Tales of Starlight, and Echoes from the Edge series, contemporary/fantasy books for young adults and adults. His books have hit bestseller lists several times, including Eye of the Oracle's #1 showing on the CBA Young Adult bestseller list in January of 2007. Bryan was born in 1958 and grew up in the eastern U.S. From the time he taught himself how to read before school age, through his seminary years and beyond, he has demonstrated a passion for the written word, reading and writing in many disciplines and genres, including theology, fiction, devotionals, poetry, and humor. Bryan and his wife, Susie, have seven children. He is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.S. in Industrial Engineering). In high school, he was valedictorian of his class and won various academic awards. He continues to expand his writing education by teaching at relevant writing conferences and conventions. Although he is now a full time writer, Bryan was a computer professional for over 20 years. |