Judy Fitzgerald · 10 December 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
This story reminded me so much of the time our daughter left her small pillow on a train. We had great difficulty getting her to sleep without it. Finally we
Hunting the Dragon by Linda Hoyland
Reviews (11)
Mysterious Jedi · 24 May 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
Cute story! I can't believe the maid would let the prince's room get so dusty! It is funny, also, that Eldarion went to sleep with Shadowfax. I wonder how Bilbo would feel about Aragorn's son having a toy named after Smaug?
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I was thinking of my own childhood toys when I wrote this.Maybe the maid dislikes dusting as much as I do? I think Bilbo would be surprised!
Armariel · 22 May 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
A delight to read! Simple and sweet and funny to the point.:):):) ~~~~{~@
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm delighted you enjoyed the story.
inzilbeth · 22 May 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
A delightful story, Linda, and one with which perhaps the Professor himself might have some sympathy. This tale, and your mentioning your own toy dog, very much reminded me of the story behind how 'Roverandom' came to be written.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I was indeed thinking of my own childhood toys when I wrote this.
Larner · 22 May 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
Cute, Linda. Typical of all small children everywhere!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I was thinking of my own childhood toys when I wrote this.
Raksha The Demon · 22 May 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
Very cute story. I just adore the image of King Elessar Telcontar getting down on hands and knees and searching under the bed for his son's missing toy. And the ending, with King and Steward happily discussing their childhood toys, is marvelous.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I was thinking of my own childhood toys when I wrote this.The girls in the AA Group helped me come up with ideas about toys for the ending.
shirebound · 22 May 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
There on the throne, grinning at them with finely carved jaws, sat Smaug. An adorable story!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I wonder if the dragon is alive LOL!
Estelcontar · 21 May 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
The original vignette was delightful, this more detailed one is even more so. Your version of Aragorn as a loving but harassed father is most enjoyable. And the men will be boys ending is most fitting.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review>I'm pleased you enjoyed this rewrite and liked the ending.
Laikwalâssê · 21 May 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
dragon, of course *g*. Lai
Laikwalâssê · 21 May 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
poor Faramir, the last anchor for his king in hunting down a gragon *g*. Sweet and cute little story that stirred so many childhood memories. Thank you so much. Lai
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review .Faramir certainly gets asked to perform some unusual duties, but as Aragorn's friend as well as Steward,I don't think he minds.I'm pleased you enjoyed the story.As a young child, I had to have my favourite toy dog at bedtime.
Erulisse · 21 May 2009 · Chapter 1: Hunting the Dragon
Charming little story. One small correction: "Your nanny will sit with you for a while I find your toy,” Aragorn told his son after vainly searching the rest of the room. " should probably read "Your nanny will sit with you while I find your toy" or "Your nanny will sit with you for a while whilst I find your toy" or similar. I enjoyed this little ficlet and the toys that the men remembered playing. It fleshed the story out and made it far more 3-dimensional.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and for pointing out the typo,which I've fixed now. I'm pleased you enjoyed the story. I based it on childhood memories of being unable to sleep without a toy dog I loved.