This post is sponsored by Legacy KidLit Press. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
MY REVIEW
This is Book 1 in the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series by Rick Williams Sr.
This is a story about three cousins, Jason, Amanda, and Elisa, who are swept into a parallel universe at war, where ancient prophecies, deadly creatures, and hidden star powers force them into a fight far bigger than they ever imagined!
Star Life Keepers storms through dragons, dinosaurs, time-travel mysteries, dangerous kingdoms, and giant battles with the wild excitement of a kid describing the coolest dream they’ve ever had.
The story moves fast, with danger waiting around almost every corner, but what really makes the book fun is the sense of adventure. There are more than enough action scenes to keep middle grade readers flipping pages way past bedtime, flashlight glowing under the blankets. The worldbuilding is huge, packed with kingdoms, magic systems, and creatures that feel straight out of a kid’s imagination at full speed.
What I liked most is that underneath all the chaos and battles, the story keeps returning to friendship, teamwork, and courage. It has that classic ‘portal fantasy’ excitement where every chapter opens another dangerous door.
A wildly fun fantasy adventure packed with magic, danger, strange creatures, and nonstop action from beginning to end.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rick Williams Sr. is a former biotech executive who writes the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series with his grandchildren and other Story Apprentices. Inspired by a visit to Chapel Hill’s Morehead Planetarium—where Apollo astronauts trained—the series features a Star Globe that transports young cousins into a parallel universe where they heroically use astronomy magic to save their nations.
His debut, Star Life Keepers, became a top Amazon children’s eBook in Space Exploration and Time Travel. The adventure continues in Orion Fire Storm and the upcoming Young Dragonriders. Companion short fiction—including the Orion Dragons’ Holiday Tale and Dragons & Betrayals—explores story origins and expanding worlds in the series.
Through the Creative Writing Lab at thestorymakinghub.com—featuring the Story Writing workbook—Rick provides roadmaps and free materials to equip a growing community of young creators who want to share their own voices.
To learn more, visit www.rickwilliamsbooks.com.
https://www.instagram.com/storymakingwithrickwilliams
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https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/84161.Rick_Williams
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-williams-31136919
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Prayan Animation Studio is a creative animation studio with an expert team of creators, artists, and designers specializing in custom artwork, mapmaking, and videos.
To learn more, visit www.prayananimation.com
ABOUT THE BOOKS
Star Life Keepers: Dragon and Dinosaur Chronicles
Written by Rick Williams Sr. and Brady Williams
Illustrated by Prayan Animation Studio
Ages: 10–14 | 388 Pages
Publisher: Legacy KidLit Press (2024) | ISBN-13: 9798987420010
Publisher’s Book Summary: With dragons and elves as allies, three cousins must save two worlds before time runs out. Join cousins Jason, Amanda, and Elisa as their desperate wish to undo family tragedy launches them into the war-torn, mythical realm of Belacamber. Guided by the legendary Star Life Keepers—an extraordinary alliance of elves, shapeshifting dragons, and prehistoric predators—the trio faces relentless foes, including terrifying flying T. rexes and vicious ptero-raptors, while battling to protect their own family back home. A thrilling middle-grade epic blending fantasy with time travel, dinosaurs, and dragon-filled skies.
PURCHASE LINKS
Amazon | Bookshop.org | Barnes & Noble
GIVEAWAY
Readers who follow along on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win an out-of-this-world prize pack! Three winners will each receive signed hardcover copies of Star Life Keepers, Orion Fire Storm, and Story Writing: A Workbook of Creative Writing Prompts for Kids 8–12. One grand prize winner will receive all of the above plus an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids—perfect for diving into even more adventures.
