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Description
Sixteen-year-old Henry travels to a strange city to find his missing friend, but what he discovers is even stranger: cars are vanishing throughout the neighborhood. As he investigates, Henry uncovers clues that suggest something or someone with wings might be behind the thefts. Now he must solve the mystery before more vehicles disappear and his friend is lost for good.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a quick, fun read that mixes mystery with a bit of dragon magic, this one's for you. Henry's hunt for his missing friend takes him to a city where cars keep disappearing and he's convinced a dragon is behind it all. It's got that perfect mix of goofy and slightly spooky that keeps middle graders turning pages, and at under a thousand words, even the most reluctant readers can zip through it in one sitting. The mystery moves fast, there's some genuine humor when Henry tries to figure out what a dragon would even do with a bunch of cars, and it leaves you wanting more. Fans of silly fantasy like "The Last Kids on Earth" or anyone who loves a good "what if" scenario will get a kick out of this. Parents will appreciate that it's wholesome and adventure-focused, though there are a couple of mildly tense moments when Henry gets closer to the truth. It's a great little book for kids who want something entertaining but won't overwhelm them or for parents looking for a quick chapter to read together before bed.