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The Golden Dragon

By Russell Punter
Series: Puzzle Adventures
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Travel back to Ancient China to solve the puzzles and find a dragon. The Golden Dragon by Russell Punter follows Jade and Jack as they travel back in time to Ancient China and embark on a quest to find the legendary golden dragon. Along their journey,... Read More
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Travel back to Ancient China to solve the puzzles and find a dragon.

The Golden Dragon by Russell Punter follows Jade and Jack as they travel back in time to Ancient China and embark on a quest to find the legendary golden dragon. Along their journey, they encounter numerous brain-teasing puzzles that stand between them and their goal, as well as a couple of sneaky tricksters.

Who will find the dragon first and claim their reward at the Emperor's palace? Discover the answer in this exciting puzzle adventure.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805076827

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Fabiano Fiorin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Russell Punter (Author)
Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.

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