Temple of Secrets
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Temple of Secrets

Written by Christina Soontornvat

Part of the Legends of Lotus Island series

A young Guardian must stop a takeover threatening Lotus Island's magic and ecosystem.

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160 pages· 23,560 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Plum faces her toughest challenge yet as a Guardian on Lotus Island. With Councilor Yurn's hoverbots threatening to destroy the island's ecosystem and the source of the Guardians' powers, Plum must act fast. Can she and her friends outsmart Yurn's devious plan and save their home? The fate of the island and its magical lotus plants hangs in the balance, testing Plum's courage and ingenuity in this thrilling adventure.

From the publisher

From three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling and immersive young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.Return to Lotus Island!Plum is facing the most difficult test of her Guardian powers yet. Lotus Island is in danger, and there’s not much time to save this special place.Power-hungry Councilor Yurn is headed to the island with a ship full of hoverbots and a devious plan in mind: he means to take over Lotus Island and build a new city there. His plan will destroy the fragile ecosystem, including the island’s precious lotus plants. When the Guardians learn that their unique powers are dependent on the lotus flowers, they realize just how much is at stake if Yurn succeeds. Plum must rely on her smarts, her Guardian powers, and most importantly–her friends–to save Lotus Island and all it stands for.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Words
23,560
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.3
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
August 6, 2024
First published
September 17, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338759211

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