Author

Publication

1982 - Harper & Row, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

53,250 words, Guess

Page Count

213 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads2500124
  • LibraryThing232231

Classifications

  • DDC[Fic]
  • LCCPZ7.Y44 Dq 1982

Description

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.

Description

Shimmer, a renegade dragon princess, tries to redeem herself by capturing a witch with the help of a human boy.

Subjects

Topics

FantasydragonsFictionFantasy.fantasy fictionchildren's booksjuvenile fiction

Genres

  • Fiction.

Other Editions

  • Dragon of the lost seaHarper & Row1982-01-01
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