{"product_id":"silver-batal-and-the-water-dragon-races-paperback","title":"Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eK. D. Halbrook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIlse Gort\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand this to the Rick Riordan crowd, or to kids who like Tui Sutherland's Wings of Fire series.\u003ci\u003e--School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet in a vivid, Arab-inspired world filled with friendly and fearsome water dragons, K.D. Halbrook's \u003ci\u003eSilver Batal and the Water Dragon Races\u003c\/i\u003e is a middle-grade fantasy adventure, with illustrations by Ilse Gort, that's perfect for fans of Tui T. Sutherland, Sayantani DasGupta, and Roshani Chokshi. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThirteen-year-old Silver Batal calls the desert home, but her heart belongs to the waters. Although she's expected to become a jeweler like her father, Silver harbors a secret and forbidden wish to race water dragons. Destiny comes calling when her friendship with a mysterious old woman leads her to Hiyyan, a baby dragon that can swim and fly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRisking everything, Silver, Hiyyan, and her resourceful cousin Brajon set off across the desert to join the legendary races in the royal city. But the road to Calidia is filled with danger, and the trio must band together as they encounter ferocious cave beasts, clever desert foxes, and cutthroat competition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Silver and Hiyyan soar through the skies and speed through the seas, both must learn what they're willing to sacrifice for a shot at glory.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eK. D. Halbrook\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in California, surrounded by the gorgeous food, family bonds, and Arab-family quirks that inspired the world of \u003ci\u003eSilver Batal\u003c\/i\u003e. She's also the author of the middle-grade novel\u003ci\u003e Smoke and Mirrors\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as several young adult titles under the name Kristin Halbrook. She currently resides in Seattle with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 18, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772563652896,"sku":"9781250250544","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d28f0c49bee655b0d60113125464b084.webp?v=1780408584","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/silver-batal-and-the-water-dragon-races-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}