H is for Here (There be Dragons)

Here, There be Dragons.

I've talked a lot about this book in past blogs; I will keep this short then. Here, There be Dragons written by James A. Owen is a fantastical story of high adventure, magic, literature, and heroes.

You're probably thinking that is like any fantasy book currently on the shelves of your nearest bookseller. Yeah, it may be, but what does Here, There be Dragons have that those books don't?!?!?!

Badgers!

Yes, badgers. First it was Tummeler; his story is heavily in Here, There. He is an aspiring Scholar and a pretty nifty driver (although you might want to buckle up if he drives). He goes into publishing to create the greatest tool ever, (no not Google, but a Little Whatsit) and is my favourite character outside of Samaranth, but that is for another time. Tummeler comes to the aid of John, Charles, and Jack the new Caretakers of the Imaginarium Geographica, as he knows a thing or two about the Archipelago of Dreams and those who live there and blueberry muffins. Oh,and there are more badgers in other later books.

Here, There is also about triumph over the forces of evil (does that sounds menacing enough?), let's try triumph over all things dark and brooding. Yeah, I like that! I think I should write book descriptions, right? Okay, off topic, I know. I just really enjoy Here, There be Dragons with all of its surprises and mysteries, but also it is a solid story; fully engaging and entertaining.

Now for a poem about the adventures of said Caretakers. Enjoy!

Indigo Winter

It started on a stormy night

when three men meet to find death;

adventure is waiting for them

in a man buried under scarves.

When three men meet to find death,

a dragon ship transport awaits to bring

a man buried under scarves

for a quest is called from one greater.

A dragon ship transport awaits to bring

the three Scholars to the isle forgotten

for a quest is called from one greater

and a book of maps they might chase.

The three Scholars to the isle forgotten;

to meet the Cossair, the Pirate Queen, and Badger;

and a book of maps they might chase

to discover who this king of winter might be.

ATo meet the Cossair, the Pirate Queen, and Badger

aboard the dragon ship of Indigo

to discover who this king of winter might be

and are charged the quest of the Archipelago.

Aboard the dragon ship of Indigo 

adventure is waiting for them

and are charged the quest of the Archipelago;

it started on a stormy night.