The Dragon's Blood

Written by Trudi Trueit · Illustrated by Scott Plumbe

Book #6 in the Explorer Academy series

A secret threatens Cruz's quest for the cipher's final piece in a life-or-death race.

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216 pages· 53,960 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· ~750L

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Bookroo's summary

Cruz Coronado faces a critical secret and a shocking reunion as he and his friends journey to China, seeking the penultimate cipher piece. Under a new adviser's watch, their mission teeters on the brink of failure. Can Cruz navigate the twists of this high-stakes scavenger hunt, or will the final piece elude him forever? Dive into a world of cutting-edge technology, hidden codes, and thrilling adventures.

From the publisher

An explosive revelation and a familiar face heighten the mystery for Cruz and friends in the sixth book in this adventure-packed series. Still reeling from the life-changing discovery he found buried in the mysterious archive, Cruz Coronado grapples with an important secret as the gang heads to China in search of the second-to-last piece of the cipher. Under the watchful eye of a new adviser, life on the ship returns to almost normal…Almost. Just as things seem to be going smoothly, a familiar face shocks Cruz back into reality, and the final piece in this life-and-death scavenger hunt veers toward a dead end. Explorer Academy features: Gripping fact-based fiction plot that inspires curiosity with new technology and innovations; amazing inventions and gadgets; a cast of diverse, relatable characters; secret clues, codes, and ciphers to track down within the text; vibrant illustrations, Elements of STEAM; National Geographic explorer profiles in The Truth Behind Section. Complete your collection with: The Nebula Secret (1)The Falcon’s Feather (2)The Double Helix (3)The Star Dunes (4)The Tiger’s Nest (5)Explorer Academy Code-Breaking AdventureExplorer Academy Ultimate Activity ChallengeExplorer Academy Field JournalExplorer Academy Future Tech

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