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Archie Dent believes he and his companions, Hachi and Fergus, are the first trio of the League of Seven, a band of heroes sworn to stop the world‑ending Mangleborn. Their resolve is challenged when a shapeshifting girl absconds with the Dragon Lantern, an ancient artifact of unknown power. Archie, accompanied by his loyal Tik‑Tok servant Mr. Rivets, hunts the girl, while Hachi and Fergus head to New Orleans to seek Madame Blavatsky, the only person who might explain the death of Hachi’s father. Their adventures combine fierce battles, mystery, and the bonds of friendship in a high‑stakes quest against terror.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Alan Gratz
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