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City of Illusion
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See moreAfter saving their beloved mechanized city of Oskars, Hannah and Ever team up with new friends to try to save both Oskars and the nearby city of Alexios from the evil assassin Vash.
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Read the follow-up to the action-packed adventure that Dan Santat called "An-edge-of-your-seat thriller!"
It's been a peaceful three months since Hannah Morgan and Ever Barnes saved their beloved Oskars, and activated the powers of their city's Megantic. Ever now lives with the Morgan family, and the two children watch over and learn more about Oskar (the Megantic) every day.
But their conflict-free days come to an abrupt end when Mr. Morgan is captured while on a family trip to nearby Alexios, and the kids get into a spat with a group of street magicians who con Hannah out of her pocket money. Chifa and Tanan were never planning to make friends while performing their tricks, but when Hannah and Ever learn of their connection to Vash, they realise there's much more at stake than a few coins.
If Hannah and Ever want to find out what Vash is hiding and save both Oskars and Alexios before time runs out, they'll have to learn to trust Chifa and Tanan, and most importantly, find a way to work together.
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City of Illusion by Victoria Ying is praised for its captivating illustrations and engaging storyline, making it a hit among readers and young audiences. The book is noted for its strong themes of friendship and self-discovery, and reviews highlight its ability to weave fantasy elements with relatable character growth.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780593114520
Publisher: Penguin USA
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Illustration: FULL-COLOR
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Victoria Ying
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 561g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Raised in California, Victoria Ying is an author and illustrator of beloved children's books. She realized that she had a true eye for detail when she fell in loves with comic books when she was a teenager. This interest in comics led her to a successful career in animation.Her credits include Tangled, Wreck it Ralph, Frozen, Paperman, Big Hero 6, and Moana.
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