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Dread desert

Name: Dread desert
ISBN: 9781444005264

By Marcus Sedgwick

Elf Girl and Raven Boy face scorching sands, magical dangers and a secret that could doom everyone.

funny magical action-packed perilous

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Humour

What is Dread desert about?

Elf Girl and Raven Boy are trekking across a scorching desert in search of the Singing Sword and the Tears of the Moon. Their journey brings them face to face with a grumpy camel, a troublesome genie, mysterious Sandpeople, dangerous scorpions and some very powerful Sultanas. As the desert grows hotter and their quest becomes more perilous, the two friends must work together to find the magical treasures and stop the Goblin King from destroying the world.

About the author

Marcus Sedgwick was a British author who wrote exciting books full of mystery and adventure. He is well known for his novel 'Floodland', which tells the story of a girl surviving in a flooded world. Marcus loved stories and enjoyed exploring unusual ideas in his writing, making his books fun and interesting for young readers.

Pages

176 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2013

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