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Departing from the underwater dragon preserve of Crescent Lagoon to seek help from the Giant Queen, Kendra arrives at Titan Valley, where dragons are kept as slaves and made to fight in a gladiator-style arena.
Quick Summary
Brandon Mull's "Champion of the Titan Games" follows Kendra as she leaves the peaceful underwater dragon preserve of Crescent Lagoon on a quest for the Giant Queen, only to find herself in Titan Valley a place where dragons are captured, caged, and forced to battle in gladiator-style fights. The story is packed with quick-moving action, clever one-liners, and a cast of quirky characters, making it a great pick for kids who like their fantasy adventures with a side of humor. The arena scenes are thrilling but not overly gruesome, so there's enough excitement for middle-grade readers without being too scary for younger ones. If your kid enjoyed the first Dragonwatch book or the laugh-out-loud adventures of "The Last Kids on Earth," they'll probably zip through this one and ask for the next. Parents will appreciate the underlying message about standing up for the powerless, while the short chapters keep even reluctant readers turning pages.