The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim
Book Brief
312
Novel • Fiction
Ontario, Canada • 2010s
2014
YA
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E. K. Johnston presents an alternate reality where dragons, addicted to fossil fuels, threaten humanity. In this setting, Owen, a teenager from a dragon slayer family, trains to become a dragon slayer with the help of his bard, Siobhan. Together, they combat increasing dragon attacks on their village and confront the challenges of their roles. The narrative addresses themes of environmental impact and heroism.
Humorous
Adventurous
Fantastical
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E. K. Johnston offers a unique blend of modern-day heroics and fantasy, with well-developed characters and a fresh take on dragons. While some readers find the pacing slow and the plot occasionally predictable, the book's imaginative world-building and strong themes of friendship and bravery generally shine through, making it a worthwhile read.
Who Should Read The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim?
Readers who enjoy the blend of fantasy and contemporary settings found in E. K. Johnston’s The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim will likely appreciate stories like Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson & the Olympians series or Kristin Cashore’s Graceling. Fans of heroic teenage protagonists and unique world-building will be thoroughly engaged.
E. K. Johnston was inspired to write The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim after participating in a reading contest with a dragon theme, which sparked her imagination about a modern world inhabited by dragons.
The book is notable for its unique blend of contemporary settings with a fantasy twist, as it reimagines the modern world struggling with the everyday presence of dragons.
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The Story of Owen is often praised for its strong female lead, Siobhan McQuaid, who offers a refreshing perspective different from typical dragon-slaying tales.
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312
Novel • Fiction
Ontario, Canada • 2010s
2014
YA
12-18 years
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