The Kingdom of the Golden Dragon

Description

The Kingdom of the Golden Dragon is a peaceful, little-known land nestled among the cold valleys of the Himalayas. Its inhabitants practice Buddhism and live according to its ancient and benevolent customs and traditions. It is said that within this kingdom resides a precious and mysterious statue of a golden dragon, capable of foretelling the future and guiding its beloved king towards what is best for his people in times of hardship. It is there that Kate Cold, a journalist with International Geographic, travels with her grandson Alexander, his friend Nadia, and the magazine’s team. But there are other eyes, too, eager to know the story of the golden dragon—eyes filled with greed and avarice, ready to do anything to obtain it. Irabelle Allende, a contemporary literary voice and a contemporary writer reminiscent of Kate Cold, returns to writing for a young adult audience. In “The Kingdom of the Golden Dragon,” she continues the exploration she began in “City of Beasts,” her central theme being human greed. She invites us to embark on a new adventure where magic and fantasy intertwine, through the worlds of her heroes. The story explores a different way of understanding life.