Shadow of the Dragon: Kira facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Kate O'Hearn |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Shadow of the Dragon |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Hodder Children's Books |
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Publication date
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April 3, 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 368 pp |
| ISBN | 0-340-94528-1 |
| Followed by | Shadow of the Dragon: Elspeth |
Shadow of the Dragon: Kira is an exciting fantasy novel for young readers. It was written by Kate O'Hearn and published in 2008. This book is the very first adventure in the popular Shadow of the Dragon series. It tells the story of a brave girl named Kira and her family in a world ruled by dragons and strict laws.
Contents
What Happens in the Story?
This section explains the main events of Shadow of the Dragon: Kira.
Kira's Escape and New Friends
The story begins with Kira, a 12-year-old girl, living under a harsh law. This law says all girls must marry when they turn 13. When Lord Dorcon and the king's soldiers come for her family, Kira and her younger sister, Elspeth, have to run away. A clever fox named Onnie guides them to Rogue's Mountain. This mountain is home to Ferarchie, the fiercest dragon in the land. While there, they bravely rescue one of Ferarchie's baby dragons. They name the little blue dragon Jinx. Jinx has two tails, just like his powerful father.
Meeting the Wizard Paradon
After escaping the mountain, Kira and Elspeth find a wizard named Paradon. Paradon lives in a floating castle with a frozen moat. His spells often go wrong, which leads to some funny and unexpected results. Meanwhile, Kira's older brother, Dane, and his best friend, Shanks-Spar, are training to become dragon knights. They are preparing for war.
Family Reunion and Danger
Tragedy strikes when Kira's father attacks Lord Dorcon and is killed. Dane is then put in prison in his father's place. With help from Shanks, Dane manages to escape. The two boys, along with their dragons Harmony and Rexor, travel to Paradon's castle. There, they finally reunite with Kira, Elspeth, and the rest of their family. They find safety in the wizard's unusual castle. However, Lord Dorcon soon discovers where they are. Paradon casts a powerful spell to send them away from danger. At the very end of the book, Paradon realizes something terrible has happened because of his spell. He exclaims, "What have I done?!"
Who Are the Main Characters?
Learn about the brave and interesting characters in Shadow of the Dragon: Kira.
Kira
Kira is 12 years old and very strong-willed. She strongly disagrees with the cruel First Law that forces girls to marry young. She runs away with her sister, Elspeth, to avoid this law. When she turns 13 without marrying, she breaks the law. Kira also breaks other rules throughout her adventure.
Elspeth
Elspeth is Kira's 7-year-old younger sister. She has a special gift for talking with animals, including the dragons. She escapes with Kira from Lord Dorcon. Elspeth finds comfort and safety on Rogue's Mountain with her beloved fox, Onnie.
Dane
Dane is Kira's older brother. He is taken away to fight for the kingdom when Lord Dorcon arrives. He becomes friends with another dragon-knight, Shanks-Spar. Together, they escape and join their family at Paradon's castle.
Lord Dorcon
Lord Dorcon is the second-in-command to King Arden. He holds a strong grudge against Kira's father, which extends to Kira's entire family. He rides a powerful black horse.
Onnie
Onnie is a clever fox. He finds Elspeth and Kira on Rogue's Mountain. From that moment on, he becomes their loyal guide. Onnie helps them through many dangerous situations and leads them to safety.
Paradon
Paradon is a wizard with a unique problem: his spells often go wrong! This is why his castle floats in the air and has a moat that is always frozen. Despite his quirky magic, Paradon helps Kira's family escape from Lord Dorcon.
Ferarchie (The Rogue)
Ferarchie is also known as The Rogue. He is the most wild and powerful dragon in the entire Kingdom. He lives on a mountain. Ferarchie was created by a wizard's spell, which makes him much bigger than other dragons. He also has two tails and is a striking red-purple color.
Jinx
Jinx is one of Ferarchie's baby dragons. He is blue and, like his father, has two tails. Jinx is also much larger than the kingdom's dragons. He forms a special bond with Kira and follows her everywhere.
What Comes Next?
The story of Kira and her family continues in the next book.
The Next Book in the Series
The sequel to Shadow of the Dragon: Kira is called Shadow of the Dragon: Elspeth.
