The Thunder Egg (Dragon Games #1)

Name: The Thunder Egg (Dragon Games #1)
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SKU: 9781760262020
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By Maddy Mara

Series: Amulet

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Summary

The Thunder Egg by Maddy Mara opens the Dragon Games series with a thrilling adventure for young readers. The story follows a group of children who discover a mysterious egg that hatches into a dragon. As they navigate the challenges of bonding with their new friend, they must also protect it from those who seek to exploit its power. This captivating tale blends magic, friendship, and bravery, enticing fans of fantasy and adventure.
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Description

One fateful afternoon, classmates Luca, Yazmine and Zane stumble upon a strange-looking rock called a geode in one of the rooms at school. To their surprise, a touch of this geode transports them to a magical land named Imperia.

The geode is actually a dragon egg! It’s one of three Thunder Eggs that need to be returned home to secret locations in Imperia. Once these eggs hatch, the dragons born from them will restore peace to the land.

In order to return the first egg, the kids must face off against the evil ruler of Imperia in a dangerous game.

The Thunder Egg (Dragon Games #1) by Maddy Mara is an enchanting adventure filled with magic, friendship, and brave quests against formidable foes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760262020

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 144

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Maddy Mara Series: Amulet Young Adult

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