Dragon and Thief
The First Dragonback Adventure (Dragonback)
Published in 2003, Dragon and Thief is a dragon fantasy and adventure fiction novel by Timothy Zahn. Key subjects include dragons, Space, fugitives from justice and orphans.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 22 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions.
It runs to roughly 255 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Dragon and Thief
Fourteen-year-old orphan Jack Morgan is hiding out. In a spaceship. Falsely accused of a crime, he pilots his Uncle Virgil's spaceship to a remote and uninhabited planet hoping to escape capture. When another ship crashes after a fierce battle, Jack rescues the sole survivor-- a K'da warrior names Draycos. It turns out Draycos can help Jack clear his name. All they have to do is team up. No problem, right? Until Jack learns that Draycos is not your average alien.
Quick answers
Who wrote Dragon and Thief?
Dragon and Thief was written by Timothy Zahn and first published in 2003.
What genre is Dragon and Thief?
It is usually shelved as Dragon Fiction and Adventure.
How long is Dragon and Thief?
The median edition has 255 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Dragon and Thief?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Dragonet Prophecy, Bone and The Brightest Night.
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