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SHANGHAI, SEPTEMBER 19. As the equinox approaches, Sheng, Elettra, Harvey, and Mistral know they must come together one last time. Armed with only a map and a top that seem to be broken, a collection of old coins, and a tile with four knives painted on it, the four kids meet in Shanghai to try to make sense of clues that their predecessors couldn't decipher. Meanwhile Sheng is haunted by a dream and by visions of a young boy who seems to understand their quest. The visions send the kids all over Shanghai, through abandoned water ducts and ancient tea houses, in search of the Pearl of the Sea Dragon, an ancient stone that they're sure is the last piece of the puzzle. But a germophobic supercriminal who never leaves his sterile Shanghai skyscraper will do anything to learn their secrets. Fans of Blue Balliet, Trenton Lee Stewart, and Michael Scott will be drawn to this "Da Vinci Code"-like adventure for kids.
Is Dragon of Seas appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this is a globe-trotting adventure with mild peril as kids race to solve ancient puzzles and face off against a germophobic villain. The focus is on mystery-solving, teamwork, and cultural exploration with minimal violence.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following four international friends through Shanghai as they decode clues, explore hidden places, and hunt for a legendary pearl while outsmarting a supercriminal.