The Ice Dragon

By: George R. R. Martin

Narrated by: Maggi-Meg Reed

The Ice Dragon is an enchanting tale of courage and sacrifice for listeners of all ages by the wildly popular author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Song of Ice and Fire series, George R.R. Martin.

In the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, the ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for no man had ever tamed one. When it flew overhead, it left in its wake desolate cold and frozen land. But Adara was not afraid. For Adara was a winter child, born during the worst freeze that anyone, even the Old Ones, could remember.

Adara could not remember the first time she had seen the ice dragon. It seemed that it had always been in her life, glimpsed from afar as she played in the frigid snow long after the other children had fled the cold. In her fourth year she touched it, and in her fifth year she rode upon its broad, chilled back for the first time. Then, in her seventh year, on a calm summer day, fiery dragons from the North swooped down upon the peaceful farm that was Adara's home. And only a winter child—and the ice dragon who loved her—could save her world from utter destruction.

Critic reviews

<p>“Magic . . . George R.R. Martin's first fantasy epic [is set] well above the norms of the genre.” —<i>January Magazine on George R.R. Martin</i><br><br>“Martin makes a triumphant return to high fantasy...[his] trophy case is already stuffed with major prizes [but] he's probably going to have to add another shelf, at least.” —<i>SFRevu on George R.R. Martin</i></p>

Adds a little bit to the Song of Ice and Fire

I read this book to learn more about the ice dragons referenced in the other Song of Ice and Fire books. While it is not officially part of that canon, readers will see similarities between the two worlds. It does not reveal the answers to any great mysteries but it adds some information is an entertaining, short read.

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Excellent

An engrossing story with a wonderful narrator. I couldn't have asked for better. Something to listen to again and again.

Great!

this is a great addition to the George RR Martin universe and a must-read for any fan who's interested in history of the dragons

Short and sweet

It was a good story to play in the background. The pacing was good and it was cute.

hope G.O.T. Dragons better fates

Nice Dragons, a bit disturbing if you love Reptiles cause George should have been nicer to them with his pen. I'm praying to Tiamat all Dragons survive G.O.T.