Shadow of the Dragon: Kira

Kira is 12, and strong-willed. She does not agree with the cruel First Law, and she flees, with Elspeth, from Lord Dorcon. Then she turns thirteen, without being married, which is against First Law. She also breaks the law in several other ways.

Elspeth is 7, Kira's younger sister. She has a special way of communicating with animals on their farm, and even with the Rogue and other dragons. She too flees Lord Dorcon's wrath and takes refuge in the Rogue's mountain, with her beloved fox, Onnie.

Kahrin is 9, and sister to both Kira and Elspeth. She is taken to Lasser Commons when Lord Dorcon arrives.

Dane is Kira's older brother. When Lord Dorcon arrives, he is taken away to fight for the kingdom. He makes friends and escapes with fellow dragon-knight Shanks-Spar.

Lord Dorcon is King Arden's second-in-command. He has a grudge against Kira's father, and therefore Kira's whole family. He rides a black stallion.

Onnie is a fox that found Elspeth and Kira on the Rogue's Mountain. Since then, he has guided them through many perils, to safety.

Paradon is a wizard. However, his spells rarely work out; as a result his castle floats in the air, and has a frozen moat. Despite this, he helps Kira's family escape Lord Dorcon.

Ferarchie, also known as The Rogue, is the most ferocious and untamed dragon in the Kingdom. He lives on a mountain. He was born from a wizard's spell, which is why he is bigger than kingdom dragons, and has two tails. He is a red-purple colour.

Jinx is one of the Rogue's offspring. He is blue in colour, and like the Rogue, is twin-tailed and much bigger than kingdom dragons. He always follows Kira around.

Shadow of the Dragon: Elspeth^[1]

• Review, School Library Journal (October 2009)
• Garnick, Kimberly, Review, Booklist October 2009