Dragon of the Lost Sea
Published in 1982, Dragon of the Lost Sea is a dragon fantasy novel by Laurence Yep. It deals with Princess Shimmer, dragons and children's books.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 30 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions.
At about 213 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.
About Dragon of the Lost Sea
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.
Quick answers
Who wrote Dragon of the Lost Sea?
Dragon of the Lost Sea was written by Laurence Yep and first published in 1982.
What genre is Dragon of the Lost Sea?
It is usually shelved as Dragon Fiction.
How long is Dragon of the Lost Sea?
The median edition has 213 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Dragon of the Lost Sea?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dragonsong, A Wind in the Door (Time Quintet #2 and Bone.
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