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Name: The Emperor's Code
Rating: 3.6 (5 reviews)
Author: Gordon Korman

Amy and Dan, siblings on a quest for a crucial clue, find themselves separated during a tense confrontation with thousands of soldiers. With the stakes high and time running out, their bond as siblings as well as their ingenuity are put to the ultimate test as they attempt to navigate the dangers ahead and reunite to secure their family’s future.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Gordon Korman

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