REVIEWS

REVIEWS

Here’s a sampling of what the critics have written about Rebecca Barnhouse’s new novel for young adults, “The Coming of the Dragon”:

“Barnhouse offers a marvelous coming-of-age tale and a fascinating exploration of what it means to be a hero ...”

—The Buffalo News

“Barnhouse takes the final section of Beowulf, which focuses on the story of young Wiglaf, and weaves an absorbing tale of a young man finding his courage.”

—Booklist

“Anyone who wants lovely historical fiction with a dragon added need look no further than this one! ...Barnhouse does a delightful job bringing this last chapter of the saga of Beowulf to life, and I was completely satisfied with the historical accuracy of her story. ... one of those rare books that I enjoyed just as much now as I would have when I was the age of the intended audience, which is to say lots.

—Charlotte’s Library