George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend (Order of the Dragon Slayer)
by Candace Lee, Eric Newman, Bear Grylls (Foreword)

George is determined to prove that there are diamonds in the old coal mine just as his father declared before his death down in the mine. George explores the mines looking for proof, and his Boy Scout friends follow him, but they all get into trouble when they realize that an ancient dragon has been awakened in the depths of the caves. They encounter a mysterious man who claims to have knowledge of dragons and the weapons to kill them. They will need all their Scouting survival training to escape the mines with a dragon hunting them.

This story had so many plot twists! Right when you think it’s all done and dusted, another crazy thing happens and the dragon is back again. It really keeps you on your toes with all the adventure and suspense. I loved all the plot elements, like thieves and dynamite and a mysterious meteorite that has been buried for thousands of years.

I loved George’s character! He is so determined to prove that his father was right and restore his family’s reputation in their West Virginia town. And I loved the Scout’s moral code, and how all George’s friends are focused on living up to their Scout discipline even with a dragon on their tail. George especially has some great character development as he finds the courage to face the dragon!

The writing is very funny and exciting! There is a lot of tension and action and mystery, and it’s all brought together in each scene with great concise descriptions so that you can really imagine the whole scene like a movie. And then in the middle of some huge battle, a character has a funny quip that sets everyone laughing. Just fantastic writing!

This book has been screened on the Screen It First website for mild language and violence. https://screenitfirst.com/book/george-goodwin-dragon-slayer-a-scouting-legend-2594060

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.