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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  This title in other editionsThe Last Dragonby Silvana De Mari
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In a postapocalyptic world, shrouded in darkness and continually lashed by rain, a young elf named Yorsh struggles to survive. When his village is destroyed by the torrential waters, Yorsh finds himself suddenly orphaned and alone — the earth's last elf.
But soon Yorsh discovers he is part of a powerful prophecy: When the last dragon and the last elf break the circle, the past and the future will meet, and the sun of a new summer will shine in the sky. Now Yorsh must decipher the prophecy and find the last dragon — it is the only way to end the rains and to save the world from the Dark Age that has begun. Full of great tenderness and humor, this magical journey tells the story of a world now plagued by intolerance and wickedness, and the elf and the dragon who will fight for its redemption. Review:"Italian author De Mari turns the 'prophecy genre' on its ear with this clever and humane fantasy/comedy. Young elf Yorsh lives in a world of constant rain, in an 'Elf Camp' and threatened with dire punishment if he strays outside it. He befriends two humans, a woman and a hunter, and the three are captured and imprisoned in the town of Daligar. While escaping from prison, the companions discover snippets of a prophecy: 'When the last dragon and the last elf break the circle, the past and the future will meet, the sun of a new summer will shine in the sky.' Convinced he is 'the last elf' of the prophecy, Yorsh and company set out to find the last dragon, who turns out to be an elderly emotional wreck. Yorsh stays to care for the dragon; 13 years later, the dragon dies and leaves behind an egg that hatches into a 1,600-pound baby. Interestingly, the prophecy does not amount to much. Yorsh returns to Daligar to learn, from their daughter, Robi, that his former companions have been hanged for protecting the elf. When Robi nearly comes to the same end, Yorsh makes it his quest to rescue her. The conclusion — in which Robi and others start a new country with a new constitution of sorts ('No one can hit anybody.... And you can't hang people, either') — nicely delivers the message that prophecies are for people who don't want to control their own destiny. Ages 10-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:"Graceful, witty prose lightly sketches a land filled with astonishingly vivid and original characters...plenty of suspense and heroic action....Readers are left assured that kindness and hope will prevail, however tenuously, over anger and fear." Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) Review:"With its combination of humor and deeply felt emotion, The Last Dragon, fueled by De Mari's powerhouse talent, will leave readers enthralled." Horn Book (Starred Review) Review:"At times hilarious, at times poignant, and always entertaining, the story will grip young fantasy fans." Booklist Review:"The author weaves a beautifully crafted tale, filled with humor, horror, desperation, and dreams." Children's Literature Synopsis:In a post-apocalyptic world, Yorsh struggles to survive as the earth's last elf. Soon Yorsh discovers he is part of a powerful prophecy: when the last dragon and the last elf break the circle, the past and future will meet, and the sun of a new summer will shine in the sky.
About the AuthorSilvana De Mari worked as a surgeon in both Italy and Africa before becoming a practicing psychotherapist. She lives near Turin, Italy, with her family and enormous dog. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 2 comments:
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