The Dragon's Eye (Erec Rex Series #1)

For Those Who Are Critics

Believe me, I'm a serious grammar and story critic, and half of my best friend's stories don't make it through my grading system. It may be true that it is similar to the Harry Potter series(which I have read each book five times at the least). However, this remarkable story gives a more intriguing storyline. True, the Harry Potter series have more twists and turns. But those twists in the plot was what made me read it over again. Not because I wanted to read it again, but to make sure I understood the story correctly. Every time I read that book, something I hadn't noticed before pops up, changing my understanding continuously. The Erec Rex series, though, are more simplistic(in a good way) and easy to understand. Now, for my personal issues; I hope Erec developes a more best friendly(maybe more) relationship with Bethany, and that she'll find her real last name. Keep it up, Ms. Kingsley!

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Pretty dope book something i couldnt put down

Very good book the story like was very differt then other an not to complicated to under stand

Wolflinggirl

A good book though I thought it was very confusing. I love Eric's lullaby. Hush and quiet my sleepy child an follow your dreams to places wild you can be an explorer a knight so btave and find a dragon in a mossy cave he's guarding a gift that's just for you it came from your daddy with love so true and this gift i tell no lie is you very own dragon eye it was made for you it fits right in so your new life can now begin.

I love it!

Some people say that it is just like hary potter :p :( but that is not true, Eric Rex is a unique book. It is on top of my favorite book list. You must read this book! Trust me, my dad is a librarian and he agrees with me.

Not bad-A worthy Harry Potter fan read

The deal is, I liked Harry Potter. I thought J.K. Rowling brought a certain darkness to children's literature. Ms. Kingsley however, shows the Harry Potteresque type of underworld written in this series and keeps it a bit more upbeat. While I noticed several "similarities" between the title character/heroes (i.e. Erec's hair and best friends) I was still taken in by Erec Rex like it was my first time ever wandering a new world of magic and make believe. In this world of vast kingdoms, magic, fantastical creatures, and such you really find a sense of home, even if it's not your own. It makes people aware that the world is losing it's magic because of what humans are doing to it. All in all, I would recommend this to any child over fourth grade who liked Harry Potter or just like the idea that you are more than you could have ever dreamed you were.

A Great and Unique Book

The Dragon's Eye is a very unique book. I can safely say I have never read a book quite like it. Erec has "cloudy thoughts". He feels like his "gift" is more of a curse. But when he meets Bethany and they go to Alypium everything changes. For both of them. It has great mysteries and it is a page turner. This is a great fantasy book! I can't wait to read the rest of the series. If you are a fan of magic, fantasy, and mysteries this is a book for you.

Extremely Fun!

This book was an extremely fun read! I was intrigued at page 1 and hooked by page 50. It's the first in a series that I could easily see becoming as popular as Harry Potter. It's written as a pre-teens fantasy, but will appeal to readers of all ages. This book follows the adventures of Erec Rex as he searches for his mom and finds himself thrust into a world that he never imagined existed. He explores new lands, meets new people and tries to figure out where he and his mother fit into this bizarre world.

Kingsley did a fantastic job of creating a fun, intriguing world with great characters that you could easily identify with. I loved how she took ordinary, every day things and twisted them up. For example, instead of just using the common name for a fast food place, she called them fastaurants. Just simple things like that added to the feel of the story. Kingsley did a great job of creating suspense, mystery and quite a lot of fun. There were times that I found myself laughing aloud, including a scene with a suit of armor that sent me into a flashback of the days when I watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail over and over again. This first book left quite a lot of mysteries and questions unanswered and I can't wait to pick up the next novel to see what is revealed and to experience more of this great adventure.

I highly recommend this book to everyone that enjoys a great fantasy. And if you personally don't like fantasy, but you have any kids in your life, you should definitely pick this up for them. It'll be a hit!

Reviewed by Samantha Clanton aka "Harlequin Twilight" for TeensReadToo.com

How would you feel if, when you were twelve years old, your mother disappeared and, in the quest to save her, you left the real world and entered a world of magic and kings and queens? That's exactly what happened to Erec Rex.

Erec is not your normal boy; he has a glass eye, his home contains things that are less than normal, and his brothers and sisters aren't as special as he is, but they are certainly unusual. When Erec gets a "cloudy thought," which are like visions, he knows his mother is in danger, and that he is the only one that can save her.

As Erec begins his search he meets Bethany, a girl who is being raised by her mean uncle and forced to work at his newsstand. Bethany knows a way to help Erec, and so she joins him on his journey. When the two go through an unnoticed door in the sidewalk, they enter a world much different than their own.

When they get to this world, called Alyphium, they find themselves in a contest to become the next rulers of the land. There are three rulers who will be replaced - King Piter, Queen Posey, and King Pluto. However, King Piter is sick and is slowly losing himself; the castle is quite literally on its side, and The Substance that holds the whole world together has gone askew. There is something very wrong in this magical world, and when things start happening and become dangerous, it's up to Erec, with the help of Bethany, to fix things.

Although I first thought this was a knockoff of Harry Potter (and there are some correlations), this is a story with characters that are all their own. Kaza Kingsley has created an array of characters that are easily lovable and have depth. The story is adventurous and fun, with an element of danger and a "wait, did that really just happen?" quality.

Once I finished, I was eager to continue onto the next book in the series, just to know what happens next! THE DRAGON'S EYE is a captivating read, and it stands to reason that with this cast of characters and the imagination of Ms. Kingsley, this could easily be the next phenomenon to sweep through the young adult fiction world.

There is plenty of humor for those who prefer lighthearted but still slightly dim stories. By the end of page one, I was already laughing so hard I had to put the book down. I also found myself oddly wanting Erec's alarm clock. There are many more instances like this throughout the rest of the book, and this is definitely a novel that I would recommend to everyone.

For the older audience, parts of the story are a bit predictable, but the writing and depth of the characters totally makes up for that. If you haven't heard of the EREC REX series before, or have overlooked it in the stores, then you should run, not walk, to the nearest bookstore and pick up your copy today!

Great story, fun read!

How would you feel if, when you were twelve years old, your mother disappeared and, in the quest to save her, you left the real world and entered a world of magic and kings and queens? That's exactly what happened to Erec Rex.

Erec is not your normal boy; he has a glass eye, his home contains things that are less than normal, and his brothers and sisters aren't as special as he is, but they are certainly unusual. When Erec gets a "cloudy thought," which are like visions, he knows his mother is in danger, and that he is the only one that can save her.

As Erec begins his search he meets Bethany, a girl who is being raised by her mean uncle and forced to work at his newsstand. Bethany knows a way to help Erec, and so she joins him on his journey. When the two go through an unnoticed door in the sidewalk, they enter a world much different than their own.

When they get to this world, called Alyphium, they find themselves in a contest to become the next rulers of the land. There are three rulers who will be replaced - King Piter, Queen Posey, and King Pluto. However, King Piter is sick and is slowly losing himself; the castle is quite literally on its side, and The Substance that holds the whole world together has gone askew. There is something very wrong in this magical world, and when things start happening and become dangerous, it's up to Erec, with the help of Bethany, to fix things.

Although I first thought this was a knockoff of Harry Potter (and there are some correlations), this is a story with characters that are all their own. Kaza Kingsley has created an array of characters that are easily lovable and have depth. The story is adventurous and fun, with an element of danger and a "wait, did that really just happen?" quality.

Once I finished, I was eager to continue onto the next book in the series, just to know what happens next! The Dragon's Eye is a captivating read, and it stands to reason that with this cast of characters and the imagination of Ms. Kingsley, this could easily be the next phenomenon to sweep through the young adult fiction world.

There is plenty of humor for those who prefer lighthearted but still slightly dim stories. By the end of page one, I was already laughing so hard I had to put the book down. I also found myself oddly wanting Erec's alarm clock. There are many more instances like this throughout the rest of the book, and this is definitely a novel that I would recommend to everyone.

For the older audience, parts of the story are a bit predictable, but the writing and depth of the characters totally makes up for that. If you haven't heard of the Erec Rex series before, or have overlooked it in the stores, then you should run, not walk, to the nearest bookstore and pick up your copy today!

Good, but too familiar

This book was good, but not really imaginative; I found numerous similarities to the Harry Potter books. However, I found that this book had none of the excellence of Harry Potter. The story isn't bad, but the many similarities sort of ruined it. I mean, Erec's background is similar to Harry's, there's a magical entrance at a train station, a tournament
(with a maze, no less), an assortment of magical foods, a castle with many secrets...I could go on and on. There are characters that strongly remind me of Hermione, Draco Malfoy, and Snape, among others. Items such as sceptars, invisibility caps, and instagills are also too similar to Harry Potter. There's even a magical sport, though it's pretty different from Quidditch.
It seems like the author was trying to create a series almost identical to Harry Potter. This series, however, doesn't have the depth or intrigue that Harry Potter has; it seems a lot more simplistic. I won't say that it wasn't well-written, but there was minimal originality. Sadly, Erec Rex has many comparable elements to Harry Potter, but none of Harry Potter's magic.
I hate starting a series and not finishing it, but I'm strongly considering not reading the other books.

A New Entry in the World of Young Adult Fiction

Erec Rex is a 12 year old boy who has been living in a non-magical world, when he was actually born in a magical world. Sound familiar? Well, this is where the similarities between Erec Rex and Harry Potter end. For all those clamoring for a new fantasy series to read after the ending of Harry Potter, then look no further - Kaza Kingsley has given us a unique and interesting take on the world of magic.

Erec unknowingly enters the magical world of the Kingdom of the Keepers while searching for his mother. Erec has an unusual gift - the dark thoughts. When the dark thoughts take over Erec's mind, he must do what they say. When the dark thoughts tell him to go in search of his mother, he encounters a new friend, Bethany, who helps him search for his mother.

Erec soon finds himself in a tournament to become one of the new rulers of the Kingdom of the Keepers. The current rulers are King Piter, King Pluto and Queen Posey - but King Piter has been ill for over 10 years. It was King Piter's own children - triplets - who were to be the new rulers, but they mysteriously died as babies.

People are not always what they appear to be in the uniquely different world of magic and mayhem. Allies become enemies and enemies turn out to be friendly - it is unclear whom to trust in this newly created world.

This books gives you many unusual new items and animals, as well as magical devices:

Magical seeing eyeglasses - let you see the person you miss the most.
Cloudsicles - yummy snacks to eat.
Aniballs - different colored balls which turn into animals.
Inquizzles - will answer one question for you.
Nitrowisherine - a liquid that explodes, then grants a wish.

This is a wonderful new series for young adults, and adults who are young at heart. The second book in the series is The Monsters of the Otherness. The third book - The Search for the Truth - will be released this summer.

Absolutely Fantastic!

"Erec Rex: The Dragon's Eye" is the first book in the "Erec Rex" series, which is planned to eventually be eight books long. Kaza Kingsley is a wonderful author and this book, her first novel, is definitely worth reading! It leaves readers definitely wanting more and more!!!

Very clever!

"Erec Rex" is very clever! Kingsley has created an entire new world that once a reader experiences it he will never want to leave! This book has action, adventure, secrets, and awesomeness all packed into one marvelous novel! You are in for a treat if you decide to read this book!

Fantastic!

Fantastic book! One of my friends recommended it to me and when I started reading it I fell in absolute love with it!

AWESOME!!!!

AWESOME book!!!! READ IT.

This is a sweet series.

When I was done with this book, I was hooked on the series.

awesome

awesome, definitely worth reading

im hooked!!

i was lucky enough to have met the author and after starting the book i couldnt put it down! i recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great fanatsy adventure book. just as good as harry potter with its own special quality!!

A reviewer

This is a wonderfull adventure, with a lot of fantasy that I am sure will go into the CLASSICS list in the not to distant future.

Erec Rex: The Dragon's Eye

I enjoyed this book, but thought it had too many similarities with the Harry Potter series. The invisibile caps, sceptors, monsters, Instagills, and the maze are all very much related to things from Harry Potter. Although the story line is different, many aspects of Erec Rex are almost directly from Harry Potter and the book is far from very original.