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Three brave young friends—John, Jack, and Charles—return to the Archipelago of Dreams nine years after their perilous battle with the Dragon Shadows. Their reunion, however, is marred by the looming threat of a primordial Shadow Ecthroi and the unsettling hint that Time itself may be breaking apart. Facing these new dangers, the trio embarks on a fresh quest where every decision carries profound consequences. The adventure blends magical dragons, mysterious time distortions, and the perilous allure of ancient shadows, all wrapped in a tone suitable for children who love fantasy and imaginative worlds.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: James A. Owen
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