The Ice Dragon, George R. R. Martin
The Ice Dragon, George R. R. Martin
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The Ice Dragon

Author: George R. R. Martin

Narrator: Maggi-Meg Reed

Unabridged: 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/03/2006


Synopsis

The Ice Dragon is an enchanting tale of courage and sacrifice for listeners of all ages by the wildly popular author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Song of Ice and Fire series, George R.R. Martin.

In the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, the ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for no man had ever tamed one. When it flew overhead, it left in its wake desolate cold and frozen land. But Adara was not afraid. For Adara was a winter child, born during the worst freeze that anyone, even the Old Ones, could remember.

Adara could not remember the first time she had seen the ice dragon. It seemed that it had always been in her life, glimpsed from afar as she played in the frigid snow long after the other children had fled the cold. In her fourth year she touched it, and in her fifth year she rode upon its broad, chilled back for the first time. Then, in her seventh year, on a calm summer day, fiery dragons from the North swooped down upon the peaceful farm that was Adara's home. And only a winter child—and the ice dragon who loved her—could save her world from utter destruction.

About George R. R. Martin

George R. R. Martin has been a full-time writer for over 25 years. He is the author of the acclaimed, internationally bestselling fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which is the basis of HBO's popular Game of Thrones television series. Martin has won multiple science fiction awards, including 4 Hugos, 2 Nebulas, the Bram Stoker, the Locus Award, the World Fantasy Award, the Daedelus, the Balrog, and the Daikon (Japanese Hugo).

About Maggi-Meg Reed

Maggi-Meg Reed is the narrator of numerous popular audiobooks including Alex Kava's One False Move, Sebastien Japrisot's A Very Long Engagement, and Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife.  Reed is a multiple Audie nominee, Earphones winner, and AudioFile Featured Narrator.   In 2008, she was named the Best Voice in Fiction & Classics by AudioFile magazine.  Her voice can also be heard on television and radio commercials across the country, and AudioFile Magazine has called her narration"fresh, intelligent, and attentive".  She lives in Brooklyn, NY.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on July 03, 2017

Of all of George R.R Martin’s short stories this one is by far my favourite. It may be because it is the only one with dragons in it or it may be because it is an early prelude to A Song of Ice and Fire. The publishers have hinted that this is set in Westeros. It’s not. There is no mention of an ac......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on August 08, 2017

This story left me feeling pretty haunted, so please keep that in mind and maybe read the book yourself first, before giving this to your child. I do think this story packs a pretty big punch with a pretty impactful message, even though I think the message could be misconstrued. For me, the message,......more

Goodreads review by Mohammed on September 01, 2017

Because it's Game of Thrones Season...It's Winter Season.. And Because it was the season finale.. And, Summer Child, It has an Ice Dragon......more

Goodreads review by Michelle F on February 22, 2022

All George, all the time... With the cool impersonality of a folktale winter, The Ice Dragon is the tale of Adara, a child born during a freeze so stark that the cold sank deep into the womb she was born of. As is Martin's trademark, the short is beautifully melancholic with some victories but no actu......more


Quotes

“Magic . . . George R.R. Martin's first fantasy epic [is set] well above the norms of the genre.” —January Magazine on George R.R. Martin

“Martin makes a triumphant return to high fantasy...[his] trophy case is already stuffed with major prizes [but] he's probably going to have to add another shelf, at least.” —SFRevu on George R.R. Martin


Awards

  • Book Sense Children's Pick