About this book
An American Library Association's Notable Children's Books of 1982, this story weaves a fantasy quest with elements of Chinese mythology.
Princess Shimmer is a dragon without a home after Civet, a sorceress, imprisoned Shimmer's sea home in a jewel. Shimmer is on a quest to get it back and to restore her home to its former glory. While tracking Civet, Shimmer meets up with Thorn, a young boy, and the two become friends as they both seek to right Civet's past theft.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- 1982
- Pages
- 213
- ISBN
- 9780833546326
- Language
- en
About Laurence Yep
Laurence Michael Yep (born June 14, 1948) is an American writer, best known for his children's books. He is a two-time Newbery Honor winner for books from his Golden Mountain series, the best known title being Dragonwings. In 2005, he received the biennial Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for his career contribution to American children's literature.
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