Breath of Fire: Dragons of the Hundred Worlds #1

Review Praise for Robert Stanek's Elves of the Reaches & In the Service of Dragons"Robert Stanek is one of our most featured and respected Kids & Young Adults authors." -- The Audio Book Store "A penchant for clear and simple prose. He also prefers swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built."-- Foreword Magazine "Sure to attract fans of graphic novels and classic Tolkien alike. This guarantees fans."-- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians "Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying."-- The Fantasy Guide"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis.""Stanek's [has] a penchant for clear and simple prose. He also prefers swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built. Stanek moves among his main characters with ease, always switching at a climactic moment to maintain suspense. The accessible, brisk language keeps things moving."--Foreword Magazine Product Description For thousands of years the ageless dragons have ruled the hundred worlds, conquering all who oppose them while raising those who bring them glory. But in remote Karthold, Rastín struggles to keep alive the memories of his fallen people and fulfill the wishes of his ailing father. For an Alv, Rastín is young. He has no great power to help him, no true magic to light his way and keep him safe. Yet as his life turns increasingly grim, Rastín must find the courage and resourcefulness to befriend his most savage enemies if there is to be hope for him and his people.To restore the honor of his people, Rastín will rise from slave to gladiator and from gladiator to emperor. This is where his story begins. About the Author Robert Stanek's remarkable writing career has spanned more than 30 years. During this time, his books have been sold in 34 languages in over 50 countries and with more than 50 bestsellers. His more than 150 works of fiction and nonfiction range broadly in literary genres from action/adventure, mystery and suspense to science fiction and fantasy, in subject areas from computer technology to military memoir, and in children's picture books for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary school readers. Not only is Robert Stanek astonishingly prolific, his life experiences and travels have taken him through all 50 states and many countries around the world. In his youth, he worked as a roofer, builder's helper, stock boy, gardener, auctioneer's assistant, and more. His military career as an Intelligence analyst and combat flyer took him to the far corners of the world from Asia and the South Pacific to Europe and the UK. In addition to being a writer and technology journalist, he is an illustrator, a photographer, an educator, and an explorer.