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Synopsis
When Eric and his friends finally return home from Droon, they discover that Gethwing, the moon dragon, has kidnapped most of the townspeople, including their parents, and is on the hunt for a magical object to become more powerful. Eric and his friends must rescue their parents and other adults in their hometown from Gethwing, the moon dragon. There's no place like home. Eric and his friends have finally restored the Rainbow Stairs, but that was the easy part. Now Gethwing is loose in the upper world, and the moon dragon is causing big trouble. Eric, Julie, and Neal have to protect their town, but they are up against mysterious creatures, strangely behaving parents, and powerful magic. Can the kids stop Gethwing before he destroys the upper world for good?
Is The Moon Dragon appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
Kids must rescue kidnapped parents and townspeople from a dangerous moon dragon seeking magical power. Features fantasy peril and dragon-related danger appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping and parental separation.
Who'll love this
Three friends face off against a powerful dragon who has kidnapped their parents and must use their courage and teamwork to save their hometown.