12/25/2023 0 Comments Dragon school parent review![]() He has a great sense of humor that’s a little bit sarcastic and snarky, but not so much that he’s exasperating. While he feels like he has to tolerate his family and their lack of intellect he never sounds like a jerk. Rashko’s story is incredibly written with perfect pacing, suspense, and excitement. Bruchac obviously drew on Slovak legends and the way he weaves details into his own legends is wonderful. The fantastic storytelling is there in Rashko’s story too, but it really shines in the details of the legend. Pavol’s story becomes a lesson for Rashko and place for him to find answers about the situation he finds himself in and advice about how to handle it. In Pavol’s adventures and legend you can really see Bruchac’s gift for storytelling and interest in folklore. They don’t quite do either, but they entwine with each other in such a compelling way. It seems likely that at some point the two stories will meet or at the least begin to parallel each other. The story alternates between the story of Rashko and his ancestor, Pavol. Reading the author’s note it appears he did his research into Slovakian folklore and culture, both for the book and out of curiosity about his own heritage. Bruchac does a masterful job of working in Slovak phrases and words to add authenticity to the story. ![]() It has a sense of humor, a good vocabulary and an exciting plot. To begin with the book is beautifully written. My initial, gut reaction to this: OMG, OMG, OMG! THAT WAS SO GOOD! Along the way, he realizes that his family is not quite as stupid as he always thought. ![]() But there is more to this castle and its history than meets the eye, and Rashko will have to embrace his ancestry, harness a dragon, and use his sword-fighting skills to stop the baron and save the kingdom. So when Rashko’s parents mysteriously disappear and the evil Baron Temny parks his army outside the castle walls, it is up to the young prince to save the day. From GoodReads: Young Prince Rashko is frustrated with his family – no one does any thinking but him! The kingdom and castle seem to be in the hands of fools. ![]()
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