This is a pretty good first in a series. I'm pretty sure it checks all the required/right boxes for it's age group. Overall quite enjoyable.

The first half of this book is boring as all the characters do is talk about dragons with very little actual dragons being involved in the story. But the last half of the book is pretty good and honestly this book would be a lot better if it was more like the last half. With a lot more dragons and action while still building upon the lore of this world.

My boys loved this book. Each night they ASKED to be read to and always asked can we read another chapter PLEASE. We immediately looked at the library site to see if they had the book but were only disappointed that we have to wait until September when the second volume is released.

Though disappointed that their parents won't be returning from India, Daniel and Beatrice soon find themselves wrapped up in the study of dragons, racing to find ancient artifacts alongside Dr. Drake to save the world from the dangerous plotting of a revenge-driven criminal. Steer will keep young fans of fantasy entertained with an adventure that, though burdened by a slow beginning, offers some interesting lore and peril. Wha sort of dragons shall our young dragonologists-in-training meet, and will they find the treasures before their new enemies do?

3.5 stars. I'm unsure as to whether I'll continue this series or not.

this was an interesting read! I found the main boy and Dr. whoever to be a little annoying, and the sister to be a little cool but mostly annoying. I didn’t care for the fascination with origin of species either. I liked the illustrations overall, but not the way that the people were drawn. I’m not sure who the target audience was for this book, but I am relatively confident that it was written for pretty young kids quite a few years ago. the book itself was well made (dust cover, bindings, paper type, etc). overall it was enjoyable enough as I did finish it, but it was not a favorite

It was boring for the 1st part of it but in was interesting!

The story was just okay for me. Since this is the beginning of a series of books in the Dragonology Chronicles, there was a lot of groundwork set in this story. Because it didn't delve into the characters enough for me, I found myself not really caring about the characters much.

Not really interested in carrying on with the series.

This is a very Lemony Snicketesque take on dragon tales. The main characters are members of a society dedicated to researching and protecting the still existing dragon population. Of course, I have been well documented as being unable to resist a dragon story, especially when dragons are cast as creatures and not as villains. It really does give off Series of Unfortunate Events vibes both with its fictional intellectual backdrop, its secret society and its miss of dark threat and humor. I will be checking out the rest of the series for sure!

This was a cute book.

A few months ago, my mom found a box of games that we think were from my grandfather. One of the games was Dragonology. It is a fun board game for all ages, but I think particularly kids in the 10-ish range. When I saw this book at the store, I knew I had to buy it.

The book is just as cute as the game. I love Daniel and Beatrice’s characters. Especially how Beatrice makes a point to prove that girls are just as smart as boys.

The plot was a fun, easy read. I think it would be a great book to read with children to let them fall in love with fantasy.

The Dragon’s Eye (Dragonology) by Dugald Steer is the first book in the Dragonology Chronicles and the first novel to come out of the Dragonology collection of books. Quite different to the original books with lots of things to pull out, look at and touch – this is a story, the story of Dragonologists themselves.

Daniel and Beatrice meet at the train station – where they are supposed to go on to meet their parents, but Beatrice has bad news for Daniel – once again, their parents won’t be joining them for the summer and Beatrice has only a letter as compensation. The letter states that they will be staying with a friend of the family – Dr. Ernest Drake - who may or may not be at the station to meet them.
Disgruntled and feeling let down, the two set off with directions to Dr. Drakes address since he has failed to turn up.

Overnight they are thrown into a world of Dragons and soon are part of Dr. Drakes very small private school of Dragonology and inducted into a secret society. Here they learn that not only are Dragon’s real, but they are an endangered species and they must gain all the knowledge they can to protect them.
Little do they know they are about to be pulled into some very dangerous business – and it’s not only the danger of a fire breathing Dragon.

Dragonology is treated as a real science and is demonstrated beautifully in the setting of a school.
Information is given in large chunks rather than dripped throughout the book and although this didn’t ruin the story, it did sometimes feel like you were given information at the wrong point in the story or a scene was perhaps written just to force some information in there.

The children’s uncle – in my opinion – seems odd in time it takes him to be concerned for the children, one would think he would be in contact sooner rather than later.

However I did really enjoy the story – it’s really on the younger end of young adult, it’s not an overly complicated story. The history, information and character descriptions of the Dragons is really a high point for this book. Although adults and older readers may find it lacking in depth, I personally really liked the book overall.

3,5