A Darkening of Dragons - Songs of Magic

For me, the cover page of this book was an instant appeal to seek out this book! It is usually the case with me - the cover does have an impact on my reading! Funny! 😂

The vibe is very similar to "Lord of the Rings", "Nevermoor" and "Harry Potter". This is an adapted twist on the Pied Piper of Hamlin story.

Title: A Darkening of Dragons - Songs of Magic

Author: S. A. Patrick

Publisher: Peachtree

Our journey begins with Patch Brightwater, the little piper who comes across a village that is heavily infested with rats. Eager to assist, Patch plays a forbidden song that leads the rats to their deaths but the spell had also begun its magic on humans. This is how Patch gets locked up in the dungeon.

Patch, is not the typical hero, because he lands himself in prison. The prisoner next door is coincidentally, the Piper of Hamlin. Patch becomes friends with Wren, a girl with big dreams, who was cursed by a sorcerer and has been turned into a rat. When a chance comes up, Patch and Wren make a run for it. Barver, a dracogriff (half dragon and half griffin), also joins Patch and Wren. Together the three set off on a grand adventure filled with sorcerers, dragons, bandits, and a deadly enemy.

• A world filled with magic, a darker spooky side, fast-paced adventure, and the unexpected with plenty of plot twists.
• This world is so unlike our own in many ways, but the author makes you feel like this place really exists.
• This book would be a perfect fit for a middle grader who loves magic and adventure!

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