Dragons of Darkness

By Michaelis, Antonia & Bell, Anthea

Publishers Summary:
The author-translator team behind the internationally acclaimed Tiger Moon reunites for this lush, exotic tale of fantasy and adventure—and dragons galore. In this thrilling modern-day fable, two boys from very different backgrounds are thrown together by magic, mayhem, and a common foe. Jumar, an invisible prince, wants to free his native Nepal from invaders. Christopher, a shy German boy, wants to find his kidnapped brother. Together they embark on a journey through the wilderness of Nepal—a journey that proves to be a dangerous rite of passage. Fighting the beautiful but deadly dragons that beset the country, the two boys learn that in order to change the world, they must first change themselves.

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ISBN
978-0-81094-074-1
Publisher
Amulet Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on March 1, 2010

Gr 6-9 In this modern-day fable, two boys from different worlds are thrown together in war-torn Nepal. Christopher, a 14-year-old German boy, has come in search of his older brother, who disappeared while on vacation. There he meets Jumar, also 14 and the prince of Nepal, who has escaped from the royal palace in Kathmandu following the brutal slaying of a beloved se...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2010

Christopher's brother, Arne, goes missing in Nepal. Christopher is magically transported to his brother's last location, where he teams up ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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