| A young woman, Melayne, is faced suddenly with the care of her little brother when her parents are killed by barbaric invaders of her country. She barely escapes death by use of her special talent, to talk to animals. After weeks of traveling, she finds shelter in an old castle, Dragonhome, ruled over by a dark and mysterious man, Lord Sander. Melayne is then faced with danger, desire, and betrayal all leading up to a thrilling climax. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - depressing/sad FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - a powerful magician Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Female Profession/status: Age: - a teen If magical mental powers: - can talk to animals Really unusual traits? Main Adversary Identity: - an entire race Age: - 40's-50's How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - almost none How sensitive is this character? Setting Terrain Earth setting: - during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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