Search for the Astral Dragon

This fast-paced YA space opera (reminiscent of Star Wars) follows a strong female protagonist, Megan, on an interplanetary search for her mother. On her journey, Megan witnesses the horrors of child trafficking and slavery and joins with a group of other teens to fight against corrupt systems and stand up for the vulnerable.<br><br>Full of unusual characters and daring escapes, <i>Search for the Astral Dragon</i> draws readers into a world of snarky spaceship computer systems, a variety of different sentient species, spaceship tech, and magical elements. Megan is smart and quick-thinking, competent with spacecraft technology, and a person of strong character who's experiences give readers difficult questions to consider.<br><br>Themes: <ul><li>What is Justice?</li><li>Slavery</li><li>Violence</li></ul>