Twelve year old Lily McKinley's story continues. After rescuing her father from the Somnium Realm, Lily longs to return. So when Cedric the dragon reappears, she's anxious to go back. But Cedric carries grave news: a mysterious illness has overtaken the kingdom and is threatening to destroy everything. But what of the powerful Prince Pax? Where has he disappeared to and why is he not stepping in to save everyone? Lily has many questions and must return to Castle Iridyll to find the answers. In this sequel to The Dragon and the Stone, Kathryn Butler takes us back to her beloved characters and mixes fantasy with biblical concepts, creating an exciting middle school read.
After reading the first book in this series, I was so excited to see the author writing a sequel. Butler keeps the story engaging and exciting, for both my 10 year old and for me. We both loved it. The story is sweeping, the characters are a realistic mix of integrity and flaws, and the plot carries the reader in an epic battle of good vs evil. This series is proving to an adventurous journey through magical lands with complex characters and deeply biblical themes. We're loving these books that are reminiscent of the Green Ember series with elements of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Great read!
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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