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373 pp.
| Scholastic/Orchard |
January, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-439-67023-4$16.99
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4-6Children of the Lamp series.
Djinn twins John and Philippa go to India in search of a cobra talisman giving the bearer power over their djinn friend, Mr. Rakshasas. The magical adventure moves quickly, keeping the action and the interest high. This installment introduces deeper concerns as well, including the loss of the twins' mother when she leaves to become the merciless Blue Djinn.