I'm a retired and substitute teacher. When I read my second and fourth-grade students the beginning chapters of Red Dragon's Keep, you could have heard a pin drop. As I paused to turn a page on my phone, one of the students said: "Can't you read faster?" This is a great book for YA readers. Rick Goben, Retired Teacher
The author has created a suspenseful novel that grabs the reader's interest from the start. Full of action and adventure, the story weaves magic, treachery, and a young man's coming of age into a compelling read that won't let go until the last page. The characters are likable. I cheered for them at every turn. The plot keeps building until the surprise ending, leaving you breathless and waiting for the next adventure. This is a good read. Ann Hicks
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and it is an excellent choice for young readers! The Dragon's Children Series Book One is a well thought out, well-written book that keeps you engaged in the story from page one. It's a complete page-turner, that has everything young adult (and even older adult) readers want--adventure, excitement, magic, fantasy, and even--a dragon! I was mesmerized! This is the first in a total of five books in this series (four of them are forthcoming). I hope Ms. VanDerWerken finishes them soon. Otherwise, I fear she might have her readers knocking down her door! Carmela Worner
I was hooked when I read the Prologue and I am certain you will be, too. I love Young Adult stories and found Red Dragon's Keep an adventure that held my attention and when I read the last page, I wished all of her books were available so that I could continue reading. Full of adventure and suspense that held me captive through to the last page. I look forward to reading more of Ms. VanDerWerken's words in this wonderful Dragon's Children Series. Thank you!! Marcia Haske
This is listed as a teen and young adult book. I am well beyond young adult but I still loved this book. I started reading it and didn't stop until I finished it! The characters and plot were very well-developed. With the characters, you felt as if they were old friends that had wandered back into your life. I got the book through Kindle Unlimited and I came back online to actually buy it so that I could reference it if necessary when I read the books that follow it! T Pommie
