City of Wishes
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024 · Est. 3.5 hour read

City of Wishes

Written by Christina Soontornvat

Part of the Legends of Lotus Island series

Plum faces hidden dangers in a city of secrets, testing her magical powers to fulfill a daring wish.

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160 pages· 26,613 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 640L
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Bookroo's summary

Plum and her friends visit the dazzling Nakhon City for New Year's, staying with the enigmatic Lady Ubon. Beneath the city's glamour, mysterious tremors threaten its safety. As secrets unravel, Plum must use her Guardian powers to confront the brewing storm. Will she achieve her wish for significance, or will the cost be too great? Adventure and magic await in this thrilling tale of courage and transformation.

From the publisher

From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.During the New Year break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon City. There they’ll stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon.At first, Plum is dazzled by how big and exciting Nakhon City is. She’s never experienced anything like it! But under the glittering surface, secrets lurk. A storm is brewing, and Plum will have to harness all of her growing powers to survive it.

At a glance
Format
Pages
160
Words
26,613
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
640L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
March 5, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338759198

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