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In the third installment of The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme, Charles Magnus "Ven" Magnus is whisked from his second assignment with King Vandemere to a new, dangerous mission. The king’s urgent request: discover the source of a bitter dispute between two warring kingdoms and prevent these tensions from escalating into war.
Ven and his companions traverse a land brimming with wondrous marvels and hidden perils. Their journey takes them into the very heart of the dragon’s domain, where they must face a furious dragon to uncover the truth behind the kingdoms’ discord.
Through courageous friendship, quick wits, and a dash of inevitable adventure, Ven seeks to bring peace to the realm while staying one step ahead of the Wrathful Thief Queen who seeks vengeance for their escape from the Gated City.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Elizabeth Haydon
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