The Ice Dragon

By: George R. R. Martin

Narrated by: Maggi-Meg Reed

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.

Critic reviews

<p>“Magic . . . George R.R. Martin's first fantasy epic [is set] well above the norms of the genre.” —<i>January Magazine on George R.R. Martin</i><br><br>“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.” —<i>SFRevu on George R.R. Martin</i></p>

Too short for the cost

What made the experience of listening to The Ice Dragon the most enjoyable?

It is a nice story, I enjoyed it but was surprised when it ended.

If you’ve listened to books by George R. R. Martin before, how does this one compare?

I haven't listened to this author before.

Have you listened to any of Maggi Meg Reed’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to this narrator before.

Any additional comments?

Wish it were a longer story

great story

Great narrator, very clear. Story was great and interesting ,but too short . I so wanted it too last longer.

Classic GRRM with precursor ideas for ASOIAF

Wonderful little novella with a lot of heart and emotion as well as death and pain in classic GRRM fashion. The story seems very much a dabble toward ASOIAF and you can see how he drew on it for that massive tale.

Excellent Story

I enjoyed this story very much. Adara and her ice dragon is heart warming. I highly recommend giving The Ice Dragon, a listen.

Way too short!

Should not be called a book. It was nothing but a short story. Martin should do much better than this. Disappointing to say the least