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Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races

By K. D. Halbrook
Series: Silver Batal
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Silver Batal, destined to follow her jeweller father's path, dreams of racing water dragons instead. When she befriends Hiyyan, a rare baby dragon that can both swim and fly, Silver embarks on a daring journey to join the legendary races in the royal city of Calidia. Along the way, they face ferocious cave beasts, clever desert foxes, and fierce competition. Set in a lush, Middle Eastern-inspired world, this middle-grade fantasy introduces a fresh premise with an unforgettable heroine and majestic water dragons.
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This thrilling fantasy is perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy adventurous stories with strong heroines, fans of dragon lore, and those who appreciate richly imagined worlds inspired by Middle Eastern culture.

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A young desert-dweller's dream of becoming a water dragon racer comes true when she befriends a rare dragon that can swim and fly!

A young desert-dweller's dream of becoming a water dragon racer comes true when she befriends a rare dragon that can swim and fly!

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Silver Batal is expected to follow in her jeweller father's footsteps, but she longs to race water dragons. When she encounters and befriends Hiyyan, a rare baby dragon that can swim and fly, she knows destiny is calling.

Leaving everything behind, Silver and Hiyyan set off to join the legendary races in the royal city. But the road to Calidia is filled with danger. The pair must band together to overcome ferocious cave beasts, clever desert foxes, and cutthroat competition for their shot at glory.

Set in a lush, Middle Eastern-inspired world filled with fearsome and beautiful water dragons, this middle-grade fantasy blends classic themes with a fresh premise and an unforgettable hero.

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  • Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races
    Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races
    Silver Batal is expected to follow in her jeweller father's footsteps, but she longs to race water dragons. When she encounters and befriends Hiyyan, a rare baby dragon that can swim and fly, she knows destiny is calling. Leaving everything behind, Silver and Hiyyan set off to join the legendary races in the royal city. But the road to Calidia...
    By K. D. Halbrook
    Paperback
    $1799
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"An imaginative delight." – Sayantani DasGupta, New York Times-bestselling author

"Silver and her dragon Hiyyan will race into your heart. This is a world you'll never want to leave." – Kamilla Benko, author of the Unicorn Quest series

"Nonstop adventure and a brilliantly realized world – I never wanted to leave Silver's side! An epic, unforgettable story." – Amie Kaufman, New York Times-bestselling author

"A fun, fast-paced adventure with an engaging supporting cast in which young fantasy lovers will delight." – Booklist

"Hand this to the Rick Riordan crowd, or to kids who like Tui Sutherland's Wings of Fire series." – School Library Journal

"A rip-roaring adventure. Halbrook's worldbuilding includes a rich taxonomy of water dragons who are fully realised, with emotions, loyalty, and aspirations." – Kirkus

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250250544

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Illustration: black-and-white illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ilse Gort

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 294g

Pages: 336

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational K. D. Halbrook Series: Silver Batal Young Adult

About the Author

K. D. Halbrook grew up in California, surrounded by the gorgeous art, food, family bonds, and Lebanese American family quirks that inspired the world of Silver Batal. She's also the author of the middle-grade novel Smoke and Mirrors, as well as several young adult titles under the name Kristin Halbrook. Halbrook is a co-founder of the teen reading and writing website YA Highway.com. She currently resides in Seattle with her family. Visit her at www.kristinhalbrook.com.

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