The Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin - Illustrated Young Adult Fantasy Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780008518776
Publisher: HarperVoyager (HarperCollins)
Age Range: 9-12 years

Overview
The Ice Dragon is a beautifully illustrated fantasy novella from George R.R. Martin, celebrated author of A Song of Ice and Fire. Blending the chill of winter with the warmth of courage, it follows a fearless young girl and the mythical creature she comes to love. Featuring striking artwork throughout by illustrator Luis Royo, this paperback brings Martin's world to life for readers young and old, offering a wonderful introduction to his storytelling and a treasured keepsake for longtime fans.

About the Book
From ancient times the ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for no one had ever tamed one. But Adara was different. Born during the harshest winter the Old Ones could remember, she felt no fear of the cold, nor of the ice dragon. As a small child she watched it from afar; by her fourth year she had touched it, and by her fifth she was riding upon its broad, frost-covered back. The ice dragon became her quiet companion, drawn to her stillness and her strange kinship with winter itself. Then, in Adara's seventh year, catastrophe struck. On a calm summer day, fire-breathing dragons descended from the north, laying siege to the peaceful farm that was her family's home. With everything she loved under threat, only a winter child and the ice dragon who loved her could turn back the flames and save her world from ruin. Told with the lyrical, atmospheric prose that defines Martin's finest fantasy writing, The Ice Dragon is a compact but powerful story exploring courage, sacrifice, belonging and the quiet strength of those who are different. This illustrated edition, featuring evocative artwork by Luis Royo throughout, makes the story's icy landscapes and dragons feel vividly real, offering a gateway into Martin's wider fantasy universe.

• Written by global bestselling author George R.R. Martin
• Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Luis Royo
• A compact, atmospheric fantasy story ideal for younger and older readers alike
• Explores timeless themes of courage, sacrifice and belonging
• Brand new paperback edition, perfect for gifting
• A wonderful introduction to Martin's fantasy storytelling

About the Author
George R.R. Martin is the author of fifteen novels and novellas, including the five published volumes of A Song of Ice and Fire, along with several short story collections and screenplays for television and film. Dubbed "the American Tolkien", he has won numerous awards, including the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award. He served as an Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy Award-winning Game of Thrones, adapted from his A Song of Ice and Fire series. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Why You'll Love This Fantasy Tale
Short, atmospheric and richly illustrated, The Ice Dragon delivers all the emotional depth of Martin's epic fantasy in a compact package - perfect for fans old and new, and a gorgeous gift for any dragon lover.

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