Dragon Games

Written by P. W. Catanese

Narrated by Richard Poe

P.W. Catanese launched his immediately popular Books of Umber series with Happenstance Found, which Publishers Weekly praised for "rich characterization . and genuinely surprising twists." In this riveting sequel, Hap must contend with Caspar, who holds the secrets to Hap's powers-but wants something precious in return. And Hap also learns of stolen dragon eggs, which in the wrong hands could spread winged doom over the land.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 30, 2010
• ISBN: 9781449824723

P. W. Catanese

P. W. Catanese is the author of ten fantasy-adventure novels. His books have been received with critical acclaim and have been translated into five foreign languages. His Books of Umber trilogy has been nominated for six regional book awards, including the Texas Bluebonnet award, the Florida’s Sunshine State Young Readers award, and the Pacific Northwest Library Association’s Young Reader’s Choice awards. He lives in Connecticut. When he’s not writing books, Catanese draws cartoons, works for an advertising agency, and tries very hard to respond to every message from his readers. Meet him at PWCatanese.com, and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Reviews for Dragon Games

[pmlyayakkers · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Umber and his ward Happenstance are off on adventures again in this second book of the series. Happenstance learns more of his history and more of what it is to be a meddler. Umber, a time traveler, can't control his curiousity to see and learn everything about the supernatural creatures of this world, and gets them into a collection of sticky situations.

[momsterbookworm · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The second in the 'Books of Umber' series where the adventures of Lord Umber and his ward, Happenstance continue, as they try to find the answers as to Happenstance's identity. There are some incredible creatures in the story, which for their function and purpose are brilliant creations of the imagination and although mentioned early on the story, are tied seamlessly into the plot at every available juncture. Very creatively written and I enjoyed this very much.

[tigerbuns · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoying this series, I seriously love Umber and his ill-timed jokes! I'm just sad that the next book is going to be the last, I wouldn't have minded having several more.

[lilibrarian · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Umber and his ward Happenstance are off on adventures again in this second book of the series. Happenstance learns more of his history and more of what it is to be a meddler. Umber, a time traveler, can't control his curiousity to see and learn everything about the supernatural creatures of this world, and gets them into a collection of sticky situations.

[youthgpl · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Book 2 in the Books of Umber series is more of the same, but even faster. Happenstance learns more about himself, and about Lord Umber, who is actually from Earth's future. Fuller character development, non-stop adventure, sobering assassinations and several death scenes that could be disturbing to younger readers..