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Elodie, a dragon with a knack for puzzles, teams up with her friend the detective Meenore and the kindly ogre Count Jonty Um on a journey to Columb… Wait. Actually: The story follows Elodie, a dragon who has just started living on land, as she discovers that the Replica statue—an ancient artifact that prevents her island’s volcano from erupting—has been stolen. With only three days to find it before the mountain collapses, Elodie must sift through a colorful cast of locals, each with motive, and use her cunning to expose the truth. Along the way she learns about loyalty, bravery, and the power of teamwork.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Gail Carson Levine
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