"The Dragon Boy has an imaginative,
adventurous quality … while upholding archetypes that speak at a
deeper, moral level. This is much needed in our world these days to
meet boys in a positive, healthy way. The author's use of language
is age-appropriate, enlivening and descriptive which allows for
fluent reading while being introduced to new words. Appropriate for the target age of 4th grade and up."
Kelly Morrow, M Ed
Elementary School Teacher
Reading Specialist/Therapeutic Educator
"The Dragon Boy was engaging from cover to
cover; full of wonders, adventures, surprises and magic! It will
capture the imagination of any child or adult that picks it up and
gets started. I couldn't put it down!"
Dorothea Altgelt
Elementary School Teacher
"Once again I have discovered a children’s author
who speaks universal truths that can serve as a guide to help navigate this complex
world. The Dragon Boy is a delight for young readers with strong
role models, soulful images, and just enough action to make it spicy and
adventuresome. For those of us who search for symbol and metaphor to
meet those parts of ourselves that need taming, his book provides a
model of how to nurture and attend to our inner worlds … I look
forward to the sequels."
Sage Hamilton
Thirty-year teaching veteran in conventional, Waldorf, and
alternative education.
"The Dragon Boy, Book One of the Star Trilogy
by Donald Samson, is an exciting read for young (and older) adults.
It's an engaging story about a Boy and his captivating Dragon, Star.
Reminiscent of the Tolkien Trilogy, suspense builds as the Boy
matures and sets off on a quest in a magical land. The Dragon Boy is
a quality literary tale that leaves the reader anxiously awaiting
for the next book in the Trilogy! As a reading specialist and an
educator, I highly recommend this book for school libraries and a
great high interest book for summer reading. It's definitely a five
star!"
Janeen Ledford
College professor and author
