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The
DRAGONS of ANTIOCH
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The Secret of the Languid Pool Immortal
The Karate Kid meets The Chronicles of Narnia in this tale of four
average teenagers whose humor and modern sensibilities
counterweigh the serious Asian traditions in this martial arts
adventure perfect for preteens and young teens. Thirteen year-olds
Baker Chen, Bobby Sheriff, Amry Dobbins, and Chandler Caldwell
have accidentally uncovered a highly guarded Chen family secret--a
witty, ravenous, ancient dragon named Ming whose very presence
puts them in mortal danger. Led by Baker’s seemingly frail
grandfather, the kids begin highly specific martial arts training
in earnest in order to protect the dragon and to save their way of
life.
Specific skills are explained to the reader under the pretext of
teaching the children both the objective and the history of the
arts but are not overwhelming to the story. With relatable male
and female characters and a swift pace, readers will enjoy the
weaving of the supernatural of the past, present and future with a
firm grounding in the martial arts mindset.
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