What if the next Green Ember book wasn't just a book?

  • Book cover of 'Green Ember Helmer in the Dragon Tomb' by S.D. Smith with a fantasy scene on a purple background.
  • Person holding a book titled 'Green Ember Helmer in the Dragon Tomb' by S.D. Smith.
  • Man holding a vintage game console and a book titled 'Green Ember' against a gray background
  • Person holding a book titled 'Green Ember Helmer: In the Dragon Tomb' outdoors.
  • Person holding a book titled 'Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb' by S.D. Smith, with a gaming controller.
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SIGNED Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb

SIGNED Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb

**Coming Soon**

Helmer is a young farmer whose homestead is under threat, the prince and heir is gone, and the kingdom is teetering on the edge of a long fall into darkness.

Evil allies arise, threatening all that is noble and hopeful in Natalia.

Dark times. Deadly foes. A dragon tomb.

Now a full-sized Green Ember adventure! Get the book here, then head over to Steam to get the companion video game of Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb.

Additional Details

This book is full-sized, the same as The Green Ember.

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Fun that fits your family awaits in a high-stakes adventure from your allies in imagination. S. D. Smith's Green Ember is trusted by parents and loved by kids. This book & game feed a deep hunger for fantastic, family-friendly, and fun media to invest in. Join the cause!

A Game with no ads, in-game purchases, or chat. Just a beginning, middle, and end.

It's easy to complain... but we're doing something about it!

  • This is the best thing I’ve seen from a children’s author 👏 love that you’re giving parents this option for their children.

    @parismaereads
    Book Reviewer

  • Not going to lie.. my eyes teared up just a bit when reading about the intentionality of creating this game for kids in a way that doesn’t seek to exploit and manipulate their minds into addiction! No ads, upgrades, etc. - I am SO in for supporting this!

    @agoodbookhunt

    Children's Book Reviewer

  • Love all the intentional things you put into this to make it better than the alternatives. Well done!!

    @greta.eskridge

    Author

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Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb FAQ

What is the recommended age for this game and book?

Like the rest of the Green Ember series, Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb is ideal for the 8 - 12 year old independent reader. We often have older readers enjoy the Green Ember series, and it also delights whole families (including the younger crowd) as a read-aloud.

We expect the game to delight the same audience.

Do I have to read The Green Ember (any books) to understand this story?

Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb serves as an excellent gateway into the the Green Ember world. You can start here! Of course, we hope you'll want to go on to the rest of the story.

Where does this book fit chronologically?

Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb is Helmer's origin story and fits after Prince Lander and the Dragon War and before The Green Ember.

What platforms will the game be on?

For the initial release, the game will be available on Steam for both PC and Mac. Keep an eye on S. D. Smith's newsletter to be notified when mobile and Nintendo Switch versions are available.

Do I read the book or play the game first? 

Either or! S. D. Smith wrote the book and the game at the same time so they would work hand-in-hand with one another. There are some minor differences due to the different storytelling mediums, but the game is intentionally designed as a videogamization of the novel. We've heard from some parents using the game as an incentive to play after they've read the book. 

"I have spent almost two decades working scrupulously hard to strictly limit my kids’ screen time. For all of the good reasons. But, opportunities like this are a game changer." - Plumfield Moms

About the Author

S. D. Smith was born in West Virginia right before the Star Wars franchise released in 1977. Sam's missionary family moved to South Africa in 1989, and he turned thirteen there the day Nelson Mandela was released from prison. Sam later moved back to West Virginia, where he works full-time from his writer's shed, the Forge, creating soul-shaping, memory-making, darkness-shaking adventures for families. Sam and his wife of twenty-five years live with their four children in a hundred-year-old farmhouse in the country.

Serve the Kids & Save the World

  • I love the idea of a video game that partners with a book to actually encourage more reading. My girls love to read, but my boys don’t get super excited about the prospect. When they can relate a book to something else (a movie, a video game, etc.) it really does encourage them to dive into the book in a new and exciting way. I love your heart behind creating this video game! This is such a fun endeavor.


    Jess

  • My kids are so excited to continue this story. Like many, Helmer is a dearly loved character in our family. We are so excited to experience the new book, but also get to play it through the game. We are slowly adding video games to our life, but it is so hard to find positive games that inspire and encourage. I am so excited for a story line game that I know I don’t have to worry about what is included. Thank you Sam for the amazing stories you have brought to this world.

    Sabreana

  • Although I am not the target audience for this project, I admit that I am super excited about this game. My family grew up playing casual games and it is one of the ways I connect with my brothers and my Dad, but I have lost interest in most modern games (see above reasons). I am grateful for SD Smith, his stories, his values, and Longtreader Games…and everyone who makes these noble endeavors possible!


    BB

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Vintage adventure. Moral imagination. Classic virtue.
Finally, stories we all love. Just one more chapter, please!