The Griffin Boy The Griffin Riders' Chronicles Book 1 eBook Julia Hughes
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Nothing in this world or any other competes with the thrill of soaring through the skies on a griffin's back ...A thrill sharpened by the knowledge that one wrong move, one lapse in concentration can prove fatal ...Only the elite are selected by Griffin Master Romulus to patrol the skies of a mist shrouded Britain. But that's okay with Neb, because even a lowly orphan has ambitions, and he plans to be recruited as a groom. So when selection day dawns, he works extra hard to ensure all the griffins in his care look their best. All goes well, until with a flap of his wings, Balkind, the most mischievious griffin ever, ruins both their chances.
Telling himself and anyone else who'll listen that Balkind deserves a second chance, Neb steals the beast and flies off after Romulus, determined to change the old warrior's mind. As Balkind soars above fields and villages, Neb tries not to think about the punishment for theft and tries even harder not to fall ... unaware that there's more than one way to fall and he's about to fall hard.
The Griffin Boy The Griffin Riders' Chronicles Book 1 eBook Julia Hughes
His name is Ben, which means "nobody"Imagine everyone calling you Nobody. And thinking you are a nobody, not worthy of any attention or favour. A nothing. That is when you start getting an inkling of Neb's reality.
Now, if there is one thing Neb loves more than anything, then it is his love for Gryphons, particularly Balkind, named after the sun. Balkind is also a loner, clever, fast and loves attention wherever he gets it. Very much a puppy kind of story, if not for the fact that a gryphon is definitely not a puppy. But it is certainly Neb who actually holds his heart.
And the two of them together inadvertantly are about to turn their medieval world on its head.
A YA redemption fantasy, this book will bring a smile to your face every few pages, even though you might feel rather concerned for the mischief they land themselves in. Considering the target market, this series cannot be but a huge success.
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The Griffin Boy The Griffin Riders' Chronicles Book 1 eBook Julia Hughes Reviews
I bought this book thinking it was for the adult market. After reading it, though, I think it really is intended for the YA market, and this review is based on that assumption.
Neb (which means nobody) is low man on the social hierarchy at a school from where griffins and handlers are prepared for selection into a griffin-based service. He has no known background (although there are hints that more will be revealed in subsequent books). He is tall, brave, capable, and has a good heart. This is pretty formulaic in YA, the high-quality protagonist who suffers under the thumb of other, less qualified characters.
He is not selected for what he truly wants, but he refuses to take no for an answer and takes things into his own hands. Along the way, he performs some feats of derring-do, tries to do others but fails, disobeys the orders of his superiors, has a little love interest--once again, the type of thing in popular YA fiction. These are popular themes precisely because YA readers like them, and I think the author pretty much checked all the boxes with them.
The story flowed well and was fast-paced. Action abounded. Characterization, on the other hand, was a little one-dimensional. Neb had some depth, but that was about it.
One little question, though how can a griffin, with an eagle's beak, have teeth? This is fantasy, and some early flying dinosaurs (not the pterosaurs, which were actually reptiles) had both beaks and teeth, but I think this was just a slip-up.
This is a book that I think most YA readers will like. It is a quick, fun read.
I also have what is listed as Book 2 in this series (Griffin Cryer). However, it appears that this Book 1, "Griffin's Boy", is actually a background prequel book that was written after "The Griffin Cryer". This Book 1 is short--and unfortunately, I've looked at "Griffin Cryer"--and it appears to be even shorter. I prefer longer books, so that's a disappointment.
One of the things that I found lacking in this book was sufficient World Building. Now I'm thinking that some of that World Building probably took place in "Griffin Cryer"; but until I read it, I can't say for sure. I would have wished for more stable character development and personality progression as well.
But what it did have was an entertaining plot, interesting characters (good and bad) and, of course, Griffins. The writing style flowed well, and the ending was satisfying. Because of these things, I can honestly say that I enjoyed this book. I like Dragons, Gargoyles, and now Griffins. These Griffins kind of made me think of Pern Dragons (but with beaks and feathers).
The Griffin's Boy is an excellent story for the young and not so young alike. I notice a lot of reviewers are saying that very same thing, but it's just so true! This isn't one you want to pass up!
The story has a beautifully designed fantasy world that is similar, yet different, from the world we live in and know. The characters have great depth and each and every one of them has very distinct personalities. In other words, the author did an excellent job and the characters within the pages are all brought to life wonderfully.
The storyline progresses steadily from a young boy and a griffin, both passed over for a chance at more, to a grand adventure, to an ending you just never expected at all. With a good flowing story arch, this was such a fun filled entertaining adventure that I would gladly recommend it.
I lost myself in The Griffin’s Boy by Julia Hughes. It is a fascinating story for readers of all ages where there are adventures and strange wonders on every page. The author transports us once again to Ella-Earth, a parallel universe where evolution has taken a different course and Britain remains an island clothed in mist. The date is unspecified, a time of yellow fields and thatched roofs, of griffins and griffin masters where evil villains lurk in unusual places.
The Griffin’s Boy is a coming of age story, a tale of defiance and adventure and derring-do as Neb, the “ No One” boy disobeys orders, ignoring his place in life. He steals the unruly griffin, Balkind. Together they soar and attempt to rescue the weak and innocent. Along the way, Neb discovers girls.
The plotting, characterization and the writing are all superb, the scenes of rescue and flight some of the finest I’ve read in any fantasy, including the Harry Potter series, and I was swept up in the whimsy of the story, in the exalted view of field and farm in an alien and beautiful world.
I loved the characters, especially Neb and Balkind and Chantress Anderra and loved to hate the villains, of which there are many. I especially liked the scenes with Neb riding Balkind. The author’s prose is fine indeed when describing their flight, some passages reminding me of de Saint-Exupery’s Wind, Sand and Stars. I read them over several times and each time felt the sheer joy of flying as if for the first time. My favorite, of course is the hero, Ned, who never ever gives up. I highly recommend this book to readers of all ages. And now I want to ride a griffin.
His name is Ben, which means "nobody"
Imagine everyone calling you Nobody. And thinking you are a nobody, not worthy of any attention or favour. A nothing. That is when you start getting an inkling of Neb's reality.
Now, if there is one thing Neb loves more than anything, then it is his love for Gryphons, particularly Balkind, named after the sun. Balkind is also a loner, clever, fast and loves attention wherever he gets it. Very much a puppy kind of story, if not for the fact that a gryphon is definitely not a puppy. But it is certainly Neb who actually holds his heart.
And the two of them together inadvertantly are about to turn their medieval world on its head.
A YA redemption fantasy, this book will bring a smile to your face every few pages, even though you might feel rather concerned for the mischief they land themselves in. Considering the target market, this series cannot be but a huge success.
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