Dragon Magic
by Andre Norton
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Four boys from different races and nationalities are drawn together by a potent magic that hurtles them into worlds populated by heroes and dragons Sig, Artie, Kim, and Ras go to the same school but have nothing in commonâexcept for the urge to explore an abandoned house in the neighborhood. Who knows what treasures they'll unearth? In one of the rooms is a dusty old box with four pictures of dragons on top, containing pieces of a jigsaw puzzle all jumbled together. But they glitter like jewels
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This fantasy adventure transports four unlikely schoolmatesâSig, Artie, Kim, and Rasâbeyond their ordinary lives through the discovery of a mysterious dragon-adorned puzzle box. When these boys from different backgrounds explore a local abandoned house, they uncover more than expected: a glittering jigsaw puzzle that serves as their gateway to legendary realms filled with heroes and mythical creatures. Norton masterfully blends contemporary school dynamics with ancient magic, creating a portal fantasy where everyday curiosity becomes the key to extraordinary worlds.
What makes this narrative compelling is how each boy's unique perspective and heritage informs their journey through these dragon-populated landscapes, transforming their initial differences into complementary strengths. The magical puzzle becomes both literal and metaphoricalâa physical object that requires collaboration to solve, and a representation of how fragmented pieces can create something greater when united. Readers who enjoy character-driven fantasies where modern kids confront ancient powers will find themselves completely immersed in this tale of discovery and unexpected friendship forged across cultural divides.
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