Throne of Jade
Readers rate it 3.8 (331 on Hardcover)
398 pages · Released 2006 · Random House LLC
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Throne of Jade is the second book in Novik's Temeraire series, blending historical fiction with dragons in an alternate Napoleonic Wars setting. While there are war scenes and military conflict, violence is not graphically depicted. The story emphasizes loyalty, cross-cultural understanding, and personal integrity through Laurence's relationship with his dragon and experiences at the Chinese court. It's best suited for older middle-grade and young adult readers with some patience for political intrigue and character development.
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British naval officer Will Laurence's partnership with Temeraire, a rare Chinese imperial dragon, is threatened when Temeraire is summoned to the imperial court by the powerful Chinese emperor, who had intended the dragon to be a gift for Napoleon Bonaparte, not the companion of a lowly English pilot. Original. British naval officer Will Laurence's partnership with Temeraire, a rare Chinese imperial dragon, is threatened when Temeraire is summoned to the imperial court by the powerful Chinese emperor, who had intended the dragon to be a gift for Napoleon Bonaparte, not the companion of a lowly English pilot. Original.
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- A mix driven
- Strong Character Development
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- Character driven
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- istorical
- Adventurous
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ISBN 9780345481290 · Random House LLC