Navy Carrier Strike Groups, led by their flagships USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, will engage in joint operations to include enhanced maritime communication operations, anti-submarine warfare operations, air warfare operations, replenishments-at-sea, cross-deck flight operations and maritime interdiction operations to strengthen maritime integrated-at-sea operations and combat readiness. I can’t wait for book III.Carl Vinson and Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Groups began dual carrier operations in the South China Sea, Jan. Thank you for sharing your world with us. I would love to see this book in school libraries. She gives us a world we can use to escape this mundane plane, without ignoring the central issues we face everyday. Burke has delivered a delightful, fun-filled and pertinent tale for all ages. My favorite quote, “The seal of approval that matters is our own.” Burke also does not shy away from using the many experiences the characters have as “life-lessons.” Without being preachy this story deals with many social issues that we face today, like climate and environment change, that everything is connected, and the significance of self-valuation-of not letting your peers affect your sense of self, of following your own potential, and the importance of understanding those who have different beliefs than ours.

Every twig was coated with ice, twinkling like earthbound stars.” “Arak rose before dawn and strolled through a glass forest that glowed in the moonlight. Her descriptions are lusciously vivid: for instance, when the Octopi applaud, they lift their arms above their heads, “changed to rainbow colors and wove words of praise through the sea.” Every word is carefully crafted to weave a sparkling and beautiful image. Burke weaves skillfully throughout the book. I loved the description of the Octopi dancing, though I think my favorite parts are the legends and stories about Dragon and Octopus culture that Ms. The dragons still paint the sky and create beautiful ice patterns, and the Octopi underwater art is vivid. Yes? Please!Īrak and Scree are as fearless as ever, but Dorali comes into her own in this story and an unlikely love develops. We don’t get to see them, but there are definite signs that we might in the next book. But my favorite surprise was the discovery that the fabled Sunset dragons may exist. We meet Drakor, of the legendary ice dragons, explore the new world again and tangle with the giant squids. old friends-Arak, Scree, Orm and Dorali as they find new adventures and friends. Discover the new ice world with our intrepid explorers. Settle in with your hot cocoa and embark on another quest on the high seas, undersea, and volcanos.

Dragon Lightning by J.S. Burke