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555 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet |
January, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8109-4074-1$18.95
(3)
YA
Translated by Anthea Bell.
Christopher's brother, Arne, goes missing in Nepal. Christopher is magically transported to his brother's last location, where he teams up with Jumar, the country's (invisible) prince. Together they search for Arne, becoming embroiled in a battle fought by dragons and political factions, which makes the boys grow up fast and solidifies their identities. Lush descriptions of Nepal fuel this engaging fantasy adventure.