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Synopsis
The Dragon was not from any story they had ever read. There are more troubles in Spooksville. A dragon has appeared out of the nowhere and it is looking for its treasure. In fact, it intends to destroy the entire town unless its jewels and gold are returned immediately. The only trouble is that Adam and his friends don't know where this treasure is. Worse, the creature is rather hotheaded and won't listen to reason. It is a fire-breathing dragon, and soon it is laying waste to all that stands in its way. Even kids - it doesn't mind burning them to ash. Soon Adam and his friends are fighting for their lives.
Is The Hidden Beast appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle-grade adventure with moderate peril as kids face a fire-breathing dragon threatening their town. While the synopsis mentions burning children to ash, this is part of the Spooksville series known for spooky premises aimed at the middle-grade audience.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of child, mass death, and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids who love scary adventures with dragons and mysteries will enjoy watching Adam and friends race to find treasure before their town is destroyed.