The Two Pearls of Wisdom
Published in 2008, The Two Pearls of Wisdom is a historical fantasy and horror novel by Alison Goodman. Key subjects include magic, apprentices, dragons and sex role.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, and 57 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 16 editions.
At about 560 pages, most readers finish it in 10–11 hours.
About The Two Pearls of Wisdom
Sixteen-year-old Eon has a dream, and a mission. For years, he's been studying sword-work and magic, toward one end. He and his master hope that he will be chosen as a Dragoneye-an apprentice to one of the twelve energy dragons of good fortune. But Eon has a dangerous secret. He is actually Eona, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a twelve-year-old boy. Females are forbidden to use Dragon Magic; if anyone discovers she has been hiding in plain sight, her death is assured. When Eon's secret threatens to come to light, she and her allies are plunged into grave danger and a deadly struggle for the Imperial throne. Eon must find the strength and inner power to battle those who want to take her magic...and her life.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2009 — Best Young Adult Book (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Two Pearls of Wisdom?
The Two Pearls of Wisdom was written by Alison Goodman and first published in 2008.
What genre is The Two Pearls of Wisdom?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Horror and Dragon Fiction.
How long is The Two Pearls of Wisdom?
The median edition has 560 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Two Pearls of Wisdom?
Readers who like it often enjoy Darkstalker, Farmer Giles of Ham and His Majesty's Dragon.
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