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In "Dragon Cauldron," dragon Shimmer embarks on a quest with a motley group: a monkey wizard, a reformed witch, and two humans. Together they seek to restore a magic cauldron, the key to fixing Shimmer’s home, weaving friendship, bravery, and hope into their adventure.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Laurence Yep
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