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Available
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Publication
New York : Ace Books, 1973, c1972.
Description
Four boys of Scandinavian, Welsh, Chinese, and African origin, respectively, find a puzzle in an abandoned house whose magic power takes each of them back to a time related to their ethnic history.
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LibraryThing member jjmcgaffey
That's good. Funny, by modern standards it's basically an unfinished story - there 'must' be some reason, some quest or duty for the boys that the dragons made for them. But the story just ends - with the four of them as friends, now, and each with an insight into the proper way to act, but without
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any real point to the dragons. My view is probably affected by knowing there's a sequel, which will probably be more 'proper' by modern fantasy standards, with a purpose and a quest. But Draqon Magic is extremely rich without that overarching quest. I liked the shoutout to Rosemary Sutcliff - Judith Tarr's Egyptian stories are younger, and probably Norton's own as well. I don't know a good Fafnir story nor any for the Slumbering Dragon - but I'll be keeping an eye out for them from now on. This is one of those stories that without any great fanfare or even quoteable lines weaves its way into your (well, my, at least) worldview. I like. Show Less
Awards
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee — 1973-1974)
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Original publication date
1972
Physical description
192 p.; 18 cm
Local notes
Magic Series (Norton), 4
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Fic SF Norton |