The Silk Road

by Kirsten Marion (Author)

The Silk Road
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

Unexpectedly trapped in a fantasy kingdom, best friends Lucy and Dee embark on a quest. 

"Oh, cheer up," said Lucy. "It's simple really, we find the Emperor, help him stay alive until he's ready to take the throne, get the key for changing lead into gold, and then it's off to find your parents. What could go wrong?" Lucy wants an adventure. Dee needs money to help him find his missing parents. When a flaming bird leads them to a hidden road, and the lord of stone offers them a quest, the opportunity for both arises. In a land full of magic, dragons, and demons, all they have to do is befriend a young emperor--which would be a lot easier if he wasn't a royal pain and an angry queen didn't want to destroy him. Soon they're running for their lives with the entitled ruler in tow. Lucy and Dee must find a way home with a mysterious feather and a dragon-whisperer (who looks suspiciously like a hedgehog) their only defence against capture...or worse.

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The story ultimately leaves readers in suspense about what happens next. An enthralling, fast-paced adventure, hinting of more to come.

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Kirsten Marion
Kirsten Marion completed undergraduate studies in English and Classics and a postgraduate degree in psychology, which helps inform the voices and motivations of her characters. After decades spent travelling the world and has lived on three continents, she has a unique mix of experiences to color her imaginary worlds.Lucy & Dee has been percolating for many years now and draws inspiration from stories and her beloved children and grandchildren. Her fans describe her writing as "detailed and vivid," "creative, innovative" and "bursting with magic and humor" that leave them in "awe of the author's imagination."The Prairies Book Review raves,"Marion's prose is crisp, and her swift narrative deftly reveals a tapestry of magic and intrigue. The plotting is tight, with plenty of tiny details meticulously rendered, big twists that take readers by surprise, and emotional power drawn from character growth."She currently lives in Victoria, Canada. Visit Kirsten at kirstenmarion.com, on Instagram @kirstenlmarion, or on twitter @kirsten_marion.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781988761664
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Common Deer Press
Publication date
April 01, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV001010 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Survival Stories
JUV034000 - Juvenile Fiction | Royalty (kings queens princes princesses knights etc.)
JUV002270 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
JUV012060 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | Asian
Library of Congress categories
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