The Hidden Dragon
$37.03
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
28 March 2023
Summary
Otter (short for Ottilie) is a girl who is most comfortable on her family’s ship, the Tempest, where she and her fathers collect the dragon hides that protect the queen’s guards. But all is not well in the kingdom, and it’s not clear if the queen is to blame. The streets are full of homeless kids, and now one of them, a street-smart boy called London, has stowed away on the Tempest. He befriends Otter, and soon they realize that the fate of the kingdom needs to be in the hands of the kids. Fo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780525518556 |
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| ISBN-10: | 052551855X |
| Author: | Melissa Marr |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 28 March 2023 |
| Weight: | 283g |
| Dimensions: | 217mm x 146mm x 18mm |
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“A seafaring tween with the ability to sense dragons embarks on a journey to save her friends and family… . Marr gently works in themes of hope, compassion, and social responsibility, set against the backdrop of a fanciful, magic-filled world reminiscent of the Victorian era… . An uplifting, character-focused tale about family and grand adventure.” —Publishers Weekly“Exciting middle-grade fantasy set on the high seas… . Young readers will delight in the unexpected friendship between Otter and stowaway London, in watching the kids take a stand for what they believe in, and in plenty of thrilling moments as their adventures lead to encounters with dragons, gargoyles, and other creatures… . Explores found family as well as finding your voice, and through shipwrecks and pirate battles, it’s easy to root for Otter, London, and their allies… . For a generation that celebrates supporting one another and finds strength in speaking out against prejudice and wrong, this is the perfect fantasy escape.” —Booklist
About The Author
Melissa Marr
Melissa Marr is also the author of The Hidden Knife. She writes fiction for adults, teens, and children, and her books have been translated into 28 languages and been bestsellers in the US (NY Times, LA Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal) and internationally. She wrote the bestselling picture book Bunny Roo, I Love You, and its companion, Bunny Roo and Duckling Too. She is well-known for the Wicked Lovely series for teens and the Graveminder series for adults. She lives in Arizona with her spouse, children, and many dogs.
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