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Dragon of the Lost Sea (Dragon Series)

Laurence Yep

Ages 8–13

Readers rate it 4.0 (3 on Hardcover)

213 pages · Released Jun 30, 1988

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Dragon of the Lost Sea is a classic fantasy adventure featuring a princess dragon and a human boy on a quest to undo a sorceress's wrongdoing. The story emphasizes friendship, courage, and restoration over vengeance, with mild fantasy violence appropriate for middle-grade readers. The Chinese mythological elements add cultural and educational richness, making it an excellent choice for children interested in fantasy and diverse storytelling traditions.

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An American Library Association's Notable Children's Books of 1982, this story weaves a fantasy quest with elements of Chinese mythology. Princess Shimmer is a dragon without a home after Civet, a sorceress, imprisoned Shimmer's sea home in a jewel. Shimmer is on a quest to get it back and to restore her home to it... An American Library Association's Notable Children's Books of 1982, this story weaves a fantasy quest with elements of Chinese mythology. Princess Shimmer is a dragon without a home after Civet, a sorceress, imprisoned Shimmer's sea home in a jewel. Shimmer is on a quest to get it back and to restore her home to its former glory. While tracking Civet, Shimmer meets up with Thorn, a young boy, and the two become friends as they both seek to right Civet's past theft.

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  • Fantasy
  • Princess Shimmer (Fictitious character)
  • Fiction
  • juvenile fiction
  • dragons
  • children's books
  • children's fiction
  • fantasy fiction
  • Young Adult

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