Day of the Dragon King

    Day of the Dragon King

    by Mary Pope Osborne

    Ages 6-101998
    Early Reader

    Part of the Magic Tree House series, this adventure follows siblings Jack and Annie as they travel back in time to ancient China during the Han Dynasty. The children must help save the country's books and culture from destruction while learning about Chinese history, philosophy, and traditions. The story emphasizes themes of literacy, cultural preservation, and the importance of knowledge and learning throughout history.

    1998Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Educational

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    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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