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Cave of Legends is the first book in the Dragon League Series by Scott Charles. Fennec Swordtail is overwhelmed by the sights and battles as he enters Qigong City to start his training at Dragon School. He hails from Redvale, and city dragons see him as unimportant as they physically best him at sparring. The battle-scarred Master Svala tells the young dragons they must gain a totem by bonding with a spirit in the Cave of Legends, a test they may not pass without extensive training. Despite the negative comments made by some of his classmates, Fennec arrives at the Cave of Legends. After he seems unable to bond with the five traditional spirits--sun, moon, leaf, storm, and stone--he must decide whether to give up or choose an unmarked path.
Scott Charles has crafted a world that young readers will fall into and never want to leave. Fennec has a unique personality and a stubbornness that will never let him admit failure. With each defeat, the young dragon faces physical and mental battles with a clear mind and desire to improve himself. Certain egotistical dragons sow seeds of doubt, but the overall camaraderie between the dragons is stirring. Detailed illustrations by Florian Garbay complement the story, bringing the characters to life with visual depth. Young readers will love Fennec and cheer as he makes the decisions that lead him to his destiny. Readers who enjoy dragons and coming-of-age stories will love Cave of Legends and look forward to more books in the series.
