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In this children's fantasy adventure, a twelve‑year‑old Chinese American boy teams up with an unlikely trio—a tiger, a monkey, and a dragon—to safeguard a mysterious magic talisman. Together, they face a formidable foe intent on harnessing its power for global destruction. Set against a backdrop that hints at San Francisco, the story blends elemental magic and heroism with themes of friendship and courage.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Laurence Yep
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