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The Finding: An Epic Fantasy Dragon Adventure (The Legend of Oescienne Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,356 ratings
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The prophesied child has finally been found, but can her dragon guardians keep her safe from an evil force intent on destroying their world? An epic, middle grade fantasy adventure series for the entire family!

When the dragon Jaax receives word that a human child has been found in the province of Oescienne, he doesn't dare believe it. Humans have been absent from the world of Ethöes for centuries, cursed by an evil tyrant to live out the remainder of their lives in dragon form.

Despite his doubts, however, Jaax wonders if this girl could be the long-awaited answer to an ancient prophecy, one that promises to put an end to the reign of the dreaded Crimson King once and for all.

Hidden away in the province of Oescienne, Jahrra grows up blissfully unaware of who - or what - she is. She's much too busy getting into mischief with her friends and outsmarting her vile classmates to worry about faraway tyrants or unanswered prophecies. Yet, the threat to Jahrra's world isn't as distant as she'd like to think, and her destiny may come calling long before she's ready - a destiny she alone was born to fulfill.

Imagine a world as rich as Tolkien's Middle-earth, a plot as multifaceted as Harry Potter, an adventure that rivals Eragon, and characters as memorable and endearing as the Wings of Fire dragons. The Legend of Oescienne is an epic fantasy dragon adventure series beloved by readers of all ages! One-click to start reading now.

***Literary Classics Winner for Best Young Adult Series***

"Amazing book, fantastic and unique story concept." ★★★★★

"Great plot and character development." ★★★★★

"Best book I've read in quite a while!" ★★★★★

"A fantastic book. Loved it." ★★★★★

"A wonderful adventure for all ages." ★★★★★

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"The Legend of Oescienne is an exciting fantasy adventure series that encompasses dragons, prophecies and heroes of mythic proportions."
- Literary Classics Review

More five-star reviews from Amazon customers:

"A remarkable dragon story for young adults and teens. If you enjoy the Eragon book series by Christopher Paolini, you'll love this series!!"

"Nicest read since Harry Potter...imaginative and enchanting."

"This fantasy series grabs you right from the start. Highly recommended for those who love dragons, elves, mystics and the lovely world of fantasy."

"This was a magical read. My 10-year-old daughter could not stop reading and immediately was asking for the next in the series."

"An intriguing fantasy adventure ... The characters are well-created, and the plot is complex and interesting. Readers who like fantasy, mystery, adventure, and dragons will enjoy reading THE FINDING."

"I have read thousands of books in the past few years and not one single book or series has ever measured up to the Legend of Oescienne series."

"Dragons and elves, good and evil, school and friends, growth and learning are all addressed in this first book of what looks to be a great YA Fantasy saga."

"This is a very rich story with incredible characters and world building. It is not your average dragon fantasy. I highly recommend it."

"Excellent read! Hard to set down. Highly Recommend!"

"I love the story, well written, the sequence perfectly in order and love the characters. Would love to see it on the big screen."

About the Author

Fantasy Author. Swordswoman. Chicken Mama. These are just a few of the titles Jenna Elizabeth Johnson proudly goes by. She is the author of over a dozen novels, novellas, and short stories, including the award-winning Legend of Oescienne series, the Otherworld series, and the Draghans of Firiehn novella series.

Besides writing fantasy adventures featuring domineering dragons, headstrong heroines, brooding Celtic warriors, and all the magical creatures in between, she is a competitive HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) practitioner, participating in longsword tournaments whenever she gets the chance.

During her down time, Jenna can be found exploring the open spaces of California's Central Coast, camping in Yosemite National Park, reading books and webcomics, or hanging out with her flock of overly-affectionate lap chickens.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002J9HMQA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (June 20, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4482 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 508 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Fantasy Author. Swordswoman. Chicken Mama. These are just a few of the titles Jenna Elizabeth Johnson proudly goes by. She is the author of over a dozen novels, novellas, and short stories, including the award-winning Legend of Oescienne series, the Otherworld series, and the Draghans of Firiehn novella series.

Besides writing fantasy adventures featuring domineering dragons, headstrong heroines, brooding Celtic warriors, and all the magical creatures in between, she is a competitive HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) practitioner, participating in longsword tournaments whenever she gets the chance.

During her down time, Jenna can be found exploring the open spaces of California’s Central Coast, camping in Yosemite National Park, reading books and webcomics, or hanging out with her flock of overly-affectionate lap chickens.

You can join Jenna’s readership at www.jennaelizabethjohnson.com.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Sherri Frye
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, fantastic and unique story concept
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016
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I found this story completely captivating. It is well written, flows smoothly and is easy to read. It is slow paced and being 500+ pages, it is not a quick read. The imagery is amazing, I can picture every scene as the story unfolds. The author did an amazing job portraing the characters, their emotions and the experiences they go through.

This would be a great book/series for a teen/young adult reader. There are all types of mystical creatures throughout the book. There are dragons, elves, dwarves, stories of lake monstes and other various creatures.

The lead female character is Jahrra. She is found in a sacred oak tree just a few hours old. A blonde haired blue eyed baby girl. Only humans can have blue eyes, but there hasn't been a human around for hundreds of years. Where did she come from, and could she be the child the prophecy speaks of? She is taken to a Nesnan family to be raised. Her adoptive parents are wonderful people who love her very much. She also has the ancient Korli dragon Hoombramantu guiding her.

This book is quite detailed in Jahrra's upbringing. How she got her start in life, up through her pre-teen years. While she may be raised to think she is an average Nesnan, she is anything but.

I can't wait to read the next book to see what will happen next. For those of you who have read the author's Otherworld Series, this is completely different. I highly recommend the book/series, and think it would be best appreciated by a younger audience.
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W. Stuart
4.0 out of 5 stars Glad I found this one!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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Time for a new review. As is often the case, I found The Finding (Legend of Oescienne #1) by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson on Bragmedallion.com. Here are my thoughts.

Synopsis (from the author):
When the dragon Jaax receives word that a human infant has been found in the province of Oescienne, he doesn’t dare believe it. Humans have been extinct for centuries, trapped by a terrible curse and left to live out their existence in the form of dragons. Despite his doubts, however, Jaax assumes responsibility for the baby girl only to discover that what he has been seeking for so many years has finally been found...
Jahrra knows all about the legends and sagas of Oescienne, but never in her wildest dreams would she believe that she played a part in one of them. She’s far too busy dodging the bullies at school and seeking out new adventures with her friends to worry about what secrets her dragon mentor might be keeping from her, or that her every move is being watched by something living in the forest surrounding her home.
But the secrets run deep, and as Jahrra fights to earn her place in this extraordinary world, she will begin to unravel the truth of it all: that she isn’t as safe as she thought she was, that danger lurks around every corner, and that her role in this unfurling tale is far more significant than she could possibly imagine.

What I liked about The Finding:
The Finding was an enjoyable read. I liked Jahrra and the dragon Hroombra. Jaax was just enough of an unknown to thoroughly irritate Jahrra and lend mystery to the story. Jahrra’s friends and their battles against the bullies at school added drama, and the worldbuilding was excellent. Overall, this was a good start to the series.

What I didn’t like about The Finding:
For me, the book dragged in spots, was overly descriptive, and often repetitive. These factors distracted me from the overall story.

Overall impression of The Finding:
Despite the somewhat slow pace of the book and other issues noted above, I liked the book and added the second book of the series to my TBR. If you enjoy epic fantasy with good worldbuilding, try this one!

My rating:
4 Stars
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Eileen W
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful debut novel, I'm eager for more...
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2010
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The Finding is a fun read, a romp back through childhood and all the trials and tribulations that shape us as we grow, only Jahrra's childhood is the one I wish I had. Imagine growing up with a dragon as a mentor, half-elves as best friends and a mysterious and mystical forest as your backyard. Jahrra is the only human remaining in a world on the brink of violent change. Her birth is foretold by a prophecy, but Jahrra knows nothing of this, she is simply another child trying to make it through school and eagerly anticipating summer vacation.

The Finding describes Jahrra's early years surrounded by an evocative and lush backdrop in an interesting new world where humans are extinct and dragons make good neighbors. Jahrra is an intriguing main character, her personality grows naturally through the book and the reader delights in her charm and spirit. Though her situation is unique in this fantasy world, her problems are very much the same as those a typical child might face in a modern setting. The Finding provides a wonderful story for children and young adults to relate to yet it is also a deeply engaging story, rich with intrigue and the undertones of a more adult conflict to come in future books. As an adult reader, I found the story of Jahrra's youth alternately entertaining and heartwrenching. I look forward to future books about the world of Oescienne and cannot wait until the next phase of Jahrra's story.
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midnight euph
5.0 out of 5 stars Attractive to wide audience
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2024
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I was introduced to the book through Amazon. I wasn't sure if it would hold my attention (I'm in my 60s) but if you want a cracking introduction to some fascinating characters, including dragons, then this book is for you. Cracking for younger readers as it addresses LOADS of topics, and for adults - we'll grab a hot chocolate and your cosy chair. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars I fell in love with this story!
Reviewed in Australia on October 9, 2018
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Written so beautifully and the tale just flowed. I found it hard to put this book down as I was enthralled from beginning to end. I recommend to anyone who enjoys a great fantasy tale.
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Ashton B.
4.0 out of 5 stars ... begins a little slow but gradually becomes a very good seires. Around book three is starts to become ...
Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2017
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This book seires begins a little slow but gradually becomes a very good seires. Around book three is starts to become pretty good and book four i found amazing. I enjoyed seeing the character devolope over time. This book seires will make you both laugh, cry, and send you threw all sort of emotions. I strongly recommend the seires but if you find it to be a bit slow at first be patient since it does start to become better as you read on in the seires.
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Julie Gamble
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
Reviewed in Australia on June 16, 2018
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This book kept me completely intrigued from beginning to end. It was one of those fantastic book that once you start reading you don't want to put it down. Beautifully written.
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kym
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful fantasy story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2014
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I'm still reading it and will definitely be getting the next book along. If you like anything to do with dragons, elves and mythical creatures in general, you will love it.

The only downside is there are a few rather interesting names which can get in the way of the flow of the story (but only if your like me and you need to know how to pronounce it before you can carry on reading)
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