Darius Prince of Legend

Review By Ghostwriters

AUTHOR:­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ L M Owens

This is a very well written story. It is quite a fairytale full of imagery and interesting characters. In a kingdom named Scottshire, a king and a queen have a son named Adrik. In another part of the kingdom, a young man from foreign soil named Amir falls in love with a maiden named Fiona. However, since the villages protest their love and union, the couple flee to the forest, finding an idyllic place to build a small home. They have a baby daughter who later becomes Adrik’s bride and a princess. The son they have, Darius, is stolen by the wizard Rupert when he’s one year old.  Going to another village and raising the boy as his grandson, the real purpose of the kidnapping soon comes to light. Darius becomes a Dragon Keeper, when he inherits the eggs of three dragons. The creatures love Darius and he in turn loves the dragons. He finds out about himself when he becomes ten years old, and also learns of the tragedy that befalls his village kingdom of Scottshire…Can the young Prince be exactly what his hurting kingdom needs to save it? Find out by reading this luscious story. It is truly a five star book.

   

     I thought this was a very well written tale that reminds me of a movie about dragons. The description of the dragons is so realistic, that you actually would like to have one for a pet!

Reviewer: Penni

 

 

 

Darius Prince of Legend

Reviewed by

MJ Daley-Prado

Author of The Super Heroes Save Christmas

ISBN 1-4241-9123-8

Darius Prince of Legend is a very interesting and fast moving book.I really enjoyed this book a lot and I think older children will also find this book quite enjoyable.I am not sure it will be a book that an 8 year old can easily read with some of the larger vocabulary words but it is a great book for a parent to sit down and read with a child that age.This book most definately keeps your interest and it is very exciting with all the dragons,castles and wizardry!
In Darius Prince of Legend the wizard actually touched my heart in the story....he started out as a bad guy but he turns out to be someone who has taught Darius all about life and about lessons he needs to take control of his life and his future.
This is not just about wizards and castles but about self confidence,love,believing in yourself...caring and nurturing after the dragons...(others).Many good qualities to have...
I liked Darius Prince of Legend a lot...I read the entire story to my 13 year old daughter who kept asking me to read it louder and asking me to wait so she wouldn't miss any part of it...so I think that's a pretty good clue that she indeed liked it a lot!!
I give it 5 stars!! I can't wait to see your illustrations LM they are really going to enhance this and make kids love it even more...if that's possible! Job well done!!
Congrats!! MJ

 

   Darius Prince of Legend

Review by Ciri Davis

Darius Prince of Legend is a very delightful and enchanting story. LM
   Owens' clever, creative and imaginative writing will make you feel as if
   you are right there with Prince Darius, flying with him on his magical
   dragons!  This is a unique, refreshing book and one that you will be unable to put
   down. All ages will love this story and a second book with these characters is
   an absolute must!

 

Review of Darius Prince of Legend

By

Fantasy author Robert W. Watt

 The storyline is a continuous line of fabulous characters running in a colorful world of good and bad things happening, but never gets so bad that it is critical. It is a wonderful story that can be easily read to children from the age of three to eight years old. After they are eight they will have the benefit of reading the beautiful Arthurian tale themselves. The part that strikes me the most is when the eggs hatch and the dragons make themselves known. Now I have not reviewed the finished book with the  art work done by the illustrator, but I am certain that it will be an excellent and wonderfully put together presentation. I will own this book to put in my extensive collection of fantasy books.  It is for certain a five-star reviewed book as far as I am concerned. Robert W. Watt. Author of "The Tantalizing Powers of War and Magic Series."

 

Annon writes

L-M, I have been in the business for 30 yrs, working in publishing, as an editor, an agent and a public relations manager and in my professional opinion "Darius Prince of Legend" is of a superior quality and is in the number one selling genre.  Publishers should be beating your door down to contract you and I foresee a cult following.  With PublishAmerica as your publisher, you have your work cut out for you as it is up to you to get yourself out there.  You might want to think about cutting your losses with PublishAmerica and finding another one, maybe one that specializes in fantasy.  You are sitting on a best seller.  Good luck.

Comment from Bart L of Missouri

Great Read Loved It 5 stars. Darius is a hero of mine now, he'll be on who I'd like to meet LOL 

Comment from Jean G of North Carolina

I took your book to school and put it with my reading books in my classroom.
LSS, one of my  girls asked if she could read it. Then she asked to borrow it.
She said it was one of the best books she's read - I teach 7th grade.

Comments from Bill of England,  friend & reader of L-M Owens

I never get the time to sit down and do any readin but for the new year i went on a coach/bus trip to the lake district here in merry ole England, so i took the opportunity and took the book wiv me. I was engrossed hun, it was amazin, u have a way wiv words and the way u described things made it easy to understand and get into....now im in ur head a bit, but hey, its a nice place to be....congratulations babes on an exellent piece of writing....i loved it and so did someone else on the bus who asked to read it, she loved it 2.....fans all over the place now Leese, i only hope ur publisher realises wot a gem they have on their hands.....well done again angel...proud of ya x

Comments from Sheila G of Maine

 I read your Book and I absolutely LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Second one on the way How wonderful--I can hardly wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More comments from MJ Daley-Prado about her 13 yr old daughter liking Darius Prince of Legend...

She did LM...I purposely wanted to read it with her so I could get a child's view since it was a child's book.It was funny because at first she thought she wasn't going to like it but then she kept saying more ,more...and can you read it louder??  (She didn't want to skip a beat!  She loved the book and I know other kids will too.She kept asking me about Cenia and she was really into the dragons (especially when Darius found the eggs and the dragons were born).You have a great book and kids all over the world are going to really love it! It's very magical...and I have to tell you.I didn't mention it last night but being the big sap that I am I actually cried when the wizard told Darius who he was. It was very touching! I hope it sells lots of copies!! one other thing that i wanted to add....this is a book for all ages.I am 49 and I enjoyed it! It's not just for children!! So there! 
 Best wishes!!MJ

Comments from author Robert W Watt and his wife...

Dear L-M,

Julie read your book, and I read it again today. I just wanted you to know that you are a very descriptive and detailed author. Although it is short compared to the other fantasy novels that I have read your is still as far as I am concerned one of the best that I have read. Your characters live and breath as they go through their trials and turbulations in a world that you can visualize and that becomes reality in a reader's mind. You have a gift!!! I think that you should challenge yourself by writing a long length series. I know that my first novel in "The Tantalizing Powers of Magic and War was what I call "SHORT." The rest of the novels are going to be full-length manuscipt with the finished produce being five hundred page or more. So, here is some food for thought. I know that you enjoy writing children's fantasy, but why don't you give yourself a challenge to complete a full-length fantasy series. I am certain that it will be well written, original, and very satisfying to read. A NEW YEAR"S RESOLUTION!!! CHALLENGE YOURSELF. You all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! Your faithful friends and readers, BOB AND JULIE!!!

Review of: Darius Master of Dragons: Prince of Legend Book II

Author: L-M Owens

 

            Darius Master of Dragons: Prince of Legend Book II will keep the reader entertained with the promise of escape, the intrigue of fantasy and the adventure of Dragon rides. Although this is the second book of the series there is no need of the first because author L-M Owens has written it in a way to explain what has occurred. The lessons of friendship, courage, loyalty and honor are shone in the pages of Darius Master of Dragons: Prince of Legend Book II is worth reading and teaching to all ages, so I recommend this book to all readers.

Reviewer: Julia Johnson

Jewels Treasure By Her Family & Three Roses For Pearl

www.freewebs.com/juliajohnsonsideas

 

Darius Master of Dragons-Book II   AUTHOR: L M Owens

     First of all, it is a reader’s must, to read the first book. You can get lost otherwise. I would say that’s true of any book and its sequel and/or sequels. This book is a continuation of Darius Prince of Legend. I reviewed it earlier and I must admit I forgot a few things, but as I read the new story, I became renewed and familiar again. The land of Scottshire has prospered greatly, acquiring new lands to join in with the mighty kingdom. The king and queen are soon expecting a second little bundle of joy, anxiously anticipating Darius’s brother or sister. This story is most imaginative; the dragons acting like pet dogs. Darius generously shares his “pets” with friends and what rides they take! I found the clever part of seeking “Shadow Dust” to save character Igmorton quiet ingenious. My favorite parts of this book, however, are the final chapters where our hero Darius is off to find what I assume is a kidnapped Indian Princess, Red Fawn. Her father Chief Long Day, has a great name… unlike his not-so-likeable brother, Chief Crazy Squirrel? Suddenly we've become a cartoon character. But that’s not so bad. This book is a conglomeration of stories we’ve seen on film---Peter Pan, Lord Of The Rings, The Neverending Story, etc.  

   I think this book would truly satisfy teens and pre-teens that seem to clamor to these genres. It was good and entertaining, quite imaginative and fun. I give this book a four…it’s great.

REVIEWER: Penni

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