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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Lizard's Tale
A boy's theft plunges him into wartime espionage and uncertain alliances.
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312 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In 1940 Singapore, 12-year-old Lizard's life takes a perilous turn when he steals a teak box with a Japanese code book. Thrust into a world of espionage, he must navigate trust and betrayal, especially with his enigmatic friend Lili, who harbors secrets and combat skills. As war looms, Lizard faces a dangerous game where every decision could be his last. Can he decipher the truth before it's too late?
From the publisher
It’s Singapore in 1940, war is just around the corner–but 12-year-old Lizard doesn’t know that. He lives in Chinatown above a tailor’s shop, surviving on his wits and hustling for odd jobs. When he steals a small teak box containing a Japanese code book from a Raffles Hotel suite, he finds himself in a dangerous world of wartime espionage. Lizard doesn’t know who to trust. How is the mysterious book inside the box connected to his friend Lili, a girl full of secrets and fighting skills? Can he trust her, or will she betray him in the end?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 312
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- May 12, 2020
- First published
- July 2, 2019
- Publisher
- Text Publishing Company
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781925603910
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