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Donita K. Paul
“The writing is crisp and the setting imaginative. This series will speak to all ages of Christian readers, from preadolescent on up.”
—Publishers Weekly review of the DragonKeeper chronicles
“Engaging characters, enchanting locales, and perilous creatures await the brave soul who enters the realm of Amara. Donita K. Paul’s DragonKeeper chronicles will surely delight fantasy readers with the kind of story that allows a reader to escape into it, but its powerful message lingers long after the final page is turned.”
—WAYNE THOMAS BATSON, author of The Door Within trilogy
“Donita K. Paul is amazing! DragonLight has the allegorical depth to satisfy the most discerning adult reader seeking spiritual depth, and yet it’s fun enough to fascinate a child. This book will enthrall, uplift, and if allowed, change lives, as we are gently drawn to realize that each of us is flawed, that each of us must have patience with other flawed believers.”
—HANNAH ALEXANDER, author of Double Blind
“DragonFire is a soaring adventure. But I wouldn’t expect any less from Donita K. Paul, as she always gives us a delightful read: intriguing, challenging, and full of blessing.”
—KATHRYN MACKEL, author of Vanished and Outriders
“Donita K. Paul never fails to satisfy the imagination and delight the soul. In The Vanishing Sculptor, she takes us beyond the boundaries of her beloved DragonKeeper chronicles and opens up vast new realms of wonder. The adventure of Tipper, the sculptor’s daughter, will strike a responsive chord in the heart of every reader who has ever faced a seemingly impossible challenge. This is fantasy that truly illuminates reality!”
—JIM DENNEY, author of the Timebenders series
“Stunning beginning to a new series! Rarely does an author recapture the exquisite charm and the bold freshness first discovered in her initial series. Donita K. Paul fans are in for a treat as they uncover new wonders and enchantment in the world of Chiril. New readers will revel in the magical blend of mischief and mayhem woven with witness and intrigue throughout this engaging tale. From the zany disposition of Lady Peg to the spirited charm and wit of Tipper, her youthful daughter, The Vanishing Sculptor tingles our most fervent emotions of love, joy, and hope. It’s an exciting compliment to the DragonKeeper series and a fantastical adventure for inaugural audiences of all ages.”
—ERIC REINHOLD, author of the Annals of Aeliana
OTHER BOOKS
BY DONITA K. PAUL
The Vanishing Sculptor
DragonSpell
DragonQuest
DragonKnight
DragonFire
DragonLight
BY DONITA K. PAUL
AND EVANGELINE DENMARK
The Dragon and the Turtle
DRAGONS OF THE VALLEY
PUBLISHED BY WATERBROOK PRESS
12265 Oracle Boulevard, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
The characters and events in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to actual persons or events is coincidental.
Copyright © 2010 by Donita K. Paul
Published in association with the literary agency of Alive Communications Inc., 7680 Goddard Street, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, www.alivecommunications.com.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Published in the United States by WaterBrook Multnomah, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House Inc., New York.
WATERBROOK and its deer colophon are registered trademarks of Random House Inc.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Paul, Donita K.
Dragons of the valley : a novel / Donita K. Paul. — 1st ed.
p. cm.
eISBN: 978-0-307-45911-4
1. Dragons—Fiction. I. Title.
PS3616.A94D729 2010
813′.6—dc22
2010021910
v3.1
Dedicated to:
Jessica Agius
Hannah Johnson
Ian McNear
Rachael Selk
Rebecca Wilber
Joshua and Kayla Woodhouse
Contents
Cover
Other Books by This Author
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication