The Dragons Apprentice, James Riley
The Dragons Apprentice, James Riley
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The Dragon's Apprentice

Author: James Riley

Narrator: Alana Kerr Collins

Unabridged: 5 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2025


Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this hilarious fantasy adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Story Thieves series, a girl strikes a deal with the ancient, cranky dragon she accidentally summoned to teach her the forbidden magic she needs to save her mother.

STOP. Don’t read any further. There are magic spells in this book, and the Emperor has forbidden anyone from learning magic, because it’s way too dangerous! If you try one of the spells, any number of terrible things might happen (or so the Emperor says).

Don’t be like Ciara, a twelve-year-old girl living in the tiny village of Skael. When she used a spell from within this book, she ended up summoning a dragon. A DRAGON! Those things breathe fire! From their mouths! She’s obviously doomed.

And don’t listen if Ciara tells you that dragons won’t hurt humans, and that they even once taught us magic, a thousand years ago. Definitely don’t pay any attention to the fact that the dragon she summoned, Scorch, might be willing to help rescue Ciara’s mother and free her village from the Emperor and his Warden, because it’s all obviously a big lie. So put this book down, and forget about it. Magic is just way too dangerous. After all, you wouldn’t want to summon your own dragon, would you?

About The Author

James Riley is the New York Times bestselling author of the STORY THIEVES, HALF UPON A TIME, ONCE UPON ANOTHER TIME, REVENGE OF MAGIC, and DRAGON’S APPRENTICE series. He’s never apprenticed with a dragon . . . yet. He’s pretty sure there’s still time, though, especially if he could do it as an online video apprenticeship sort of thing. Does that exist? If not, it should: Learn Magic over Zoom (and Try Not to Burn Down Your House)!


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheila on March 19, 2025

I received a free copy of, The Dragon's Apprentice, by James Riley, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Ciara is a 12 year old girl who summoned a dragon. Ciara and her dragon Scorch are a great team. This is an enjoyable read.......more

Goodreads review by Ellie on January 21, 2025

Thank you to Random House/Labyrinth Publishing, NetGalley, and James Riley for the e-print ARC of this book! 2.5 stars In middle school, Story Thieves was one of my favorite books to read, so when I saw James Riley’s name appear as I was browsing NetGalley, I jumped on the chance to get a copy. Unfortu......more

Goodreads review by Lin on April 05, 2025

Now, this was a fun ride! The story follows Ciara as she discovers a book (quite the naughty one) that will totally change her life and give her the adventure of a lifetime! And what does this adventure involve, you may ask? Dragons? ✅ Magic?✅ Despicable villain?✅ Cliffhanger? ✅ ✅ ✅ With this book, t......more

Goodreads review by LadyAReads on April 20, 2025

Female middle grades fantasy with dragons. This is perfect for an 8-12yr old reader with an interest in fantasy. Everything is age appropriate and adventures not scary. # The Dragon's Apprentice # 4/14/2025 ~ 4/14/2025 # 5.0 / 5.0......more

Goodreads review by PJ on March 09, 2025

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of The Dragon’s Apprentice! Huge thanks to Random House Children and Labyrinth Road for the opportunity! 🔥🐉 Magic, dragons, and a deal that could change everything... When a daring young girl stumbles upon an ancient power, she makes a choice that sets her on a pa......more


Quotes

"Alternately humorous and heartrending, this lively fantasy will have wide appeal." —Kirkus Reviews

"An uproariously funny third-person narrative....chronicling high-spirited hijinks while unspooling an inventive mythology." —Publishers Weekly

"Undeniably entertaining." —Booklist