The Dead of Light

Name: The Dead of Light
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SKU: 9781665940337
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By Jordan Quinn

Series: Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly

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The eleventh instalment of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel chapter book series! The war over Wrenly has ended, but Roke is still lost inside another realm. Ruskin, Cinder, and Groth are determined to get their friend back…even if it means stepping into the... Read More

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The eleventh instalment of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel chapter book series!

The war over Wrenly has ended, but Roke is still lost inside another realm. Ruskin, Cinder, and Groth are determined to get their friend back…even if it means stepping into the Penumbra, where a monster reigns over the darkness.

In The Dead of Light, join the brave trio as they venture into unknown territories, facing challenges and uncovering secrets in their quest to rescue their friend. Will they succeed against the looming threat of the dark forces in the Penumbra? Immerse yourself in this captivating tale of friendship, courage, and adventure.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665940337

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Little Simon

Illustration: f-c; matte UV cvr w-foil + spot gloss

Contributors:

Illustrated by Glass House Graphics
Illustrated by Glass House Graphics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 349g

Pages: 144

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Jordan Quinn Series: Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly Young Adult

About the Author

Jordan Quinn grew up in a fairy tale castle in England. It had a spiral stone staircase, a moat, and a dungeon. As a child she liked to play hide-and-go-seek and ride her beloved horse, Prince Charming. When she wasn’t riding, she wrote stories about fairies, trolls, dragons, and wizards. Today, Jordan lives on a ranch in California with her husband, son, and a golden retriever named Sir Toots-a-Lot.

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