When that opportunity finally comes, it has ramifications they could never possibly imagine. They tire of the secrecy that has dictated their lives at the behest of the shadowy organization the Talons of Peace, and they look for any opportunity to break free. The eggs hatch in a secret location, and the dragonets are raised to fulfill a destiny they neither understand nor wish to face. No redistribution permitted.īooklist Review One stormy night on an island of warring dragon tribes, five eggs from five separate tribes are stolen from their nests. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. Plot twists and turns abound, and will keep readers cheering for the dragonets to the end.-Mandy Laferriere, Staley Middle School, Frisco, TX (c) Copyright 2012. Fully fleshed-out characters have unique personalities influenced by the distinct traits of their tribes. As the dragonets fight to survive, and Clay's relationship with Peril deepens, thrilling secrets of their pasts are revealed. The two develop a cautious and unlikely friendship. A fight with Peril is certain death, and she instills fear in all who meet her-all but the Mudwing dragonet Clay. Each one is eventually forced to fight Peril, her champion, whose very touch is made of fire. She forces them to participate in gladiatorlike competitions for her amusement. When her life is threatened, the dragonets stage a daring escape from the mountain but are captured by the Skywing queen, Scarlet. She was not one of the original five, but a replacement for an egg that was cruelly smashed in an attempt by power-hungry dragons to thwart the fulfillment of the prophecy. They clearly have a destiny, but no one is sure about the role of Glory, a beautiful Rainwing. They are key to a prophecy that will end the war raging among the dragon tribes. School Library Journal Review Gr 4-7-Five dragonets are hatched under a mountain, in the care of a group of rebel dragons, the Talons of Peace.