Dragon Forge the Ballad of Beighn

Mary L. Riggs's magical and inspiring children's book, Dragon Forge – The Ballad of Beighn, is a modern day story of humans, dragons, and taking care of God's green Earth. Beighn, a friendly dragon, moves to a quiet valley where a blacksmith and farmer, O, lives with his family. O has a large farm and lush woods surround his property. Beighn and O become acquainted and become fast friends. Beighn's family moves into the peaceful valley and O and his neighbors welcome Beighn's family, and then others like him, to live. When a greedy real estate developer begins plans for a lake resort that will destroy the pastoral valley, Beighn, O, and their families work together to preserve their little piece of paradise. But will they succeed? Riggs's tale of two societies – of people and dragons – coming together to work for a common good is a not only a treasure of a tale for children, but a significant and intelligent narration that brilliantly illustrates modern-day issues. Mary L. Riggs is a fulltime writer and poet. Mrs. Riggs is currently working on the sequel to her book and lives with her family in Missouri.