Book Review

1) Title: Talon



Author: Janet Lee Carey

2) Plot: This is a story about a princess named Rosalind. She was cursed by a claw of a Dragon. Later in the story, She was kidnapped by a Dragon, Lord Faul. The dragon did not kill her because of her claw. Lord Faul wanted her to take care of the younger dragons as his mate was killed by dragon slayers. Rosalind took care of them till they are fully grown. She was then sent back to her castle. Villagers thought her as a witch and disrespected her. Only the cook and Kye did not. Later, she realized that her cursed was a blessing.


3) What you have learnt or notice from the writer of the book about characterisations.


a) Main characters: Lord Faul, Rosalind


b) Personality

Lord Faul: Demanding, kind

Princess Rosalind: kind, passionate and brave

c) How did the personalities play out in the story to make the story more alive and interesting? Give examples quoted from the books.
The relationship Princess Rosalind with the young Dragons shows how she cared about them. When Kadmi was trapped, she tried her best to save him and did not give up till the very end.

d) What did you learn from this author about building interesting characters?

It made the reader feel how much she cared and love the villagers and the young dragons. She even risked her life to keep her island or country save from the dragons.


4) Style of writing


a) the author gave short sentences


eg.

More gasps.

I kept climbing.
b)the author gave bait questions


eg.
Had I understood these lines when I’d read them Kit?

What would Faul do to her if I escaped down the tunnel?
5) Recommendation:
The story plot is quite interesting when Princess Rosalind was kidnapped by the dragon. The writer gave good descriptions on the characters’ feelings.


Stars
4 stars for entertainment
4 stars for learning