The Black Dragon
The Black Dragon by Julian Sedgwick is a captivating tale published by Carolrhoda Books in 2016, featuring 346 pages in English. This story follows twelve-year-old Danny, who is half-Chinese and half-British, as he navigates the complexities of his unusual upbringing. Raised by his parents, who were star performers in a radical traveling circus, Danny learned various skills that would soon be put to the test when tragedy strikes. Following the suspicious death of his parents in a fire, Danny and his aunt Laura travel to Hong Kong, where Laura, an investigative journalist, seeks to uncover the truth behind a dangerous gang known as the Black Dragon.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will find Danny thrust into a world of action and adventure, racing against time to rescue his kidnapped aunt. With the help of an old friend and a mysterious girl, he delves into the ancient city, uncovering connections between the gang and his family’s past. The story explores themes of family, mystery, and the challenges faced by orphans, all set against a backdrop of performing arts and social issues. The Black Dragon offers a rich blend of juvenile fiction and detective elements, making it an engaging read for those interested in action-packed adventures.
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Twelve-year-old Danny, who’s half-Chinese and half-British, had an unusual childhood. His parents were the star performers in the Mysterium a radical traveling circus and they taught Danny plenty of tricks, from high-wire walking to hypnosis. But his parents’ skills couldn’t save them from dying in a suspicious fire. Now Danny and his aunt Laura are heading to Hong Kong where Laura, an investigative journalist, plans to research a dangerous gang called the Black Dragon. But almost immediately Laura is kidnapped, and Danny realizes that the Black Dragon may be connected to his family’s past. With an old friend and a girl who clearly knows more than she lets on, he races through the ancient city searching for his aunt. To free her, he’ll need to use every trick he knows and face off against the international criminal network that might be responsible for his parents’ deaths.
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