For years, Eon-formerly Eona-has been training to become a Dragoneye, learning how to manipulate Hua, the natural energy that exists in all things, while concealing her true identity as a girl. But when her dreams come true and the Mirror Dragon, the most powerful dragon in the energy world, selects her as a Dragoneye, she realizes that she has underestimated the cost of her deception. Not only would her secret, if exposed, cost her her life, but it could also be used to bring down the Emperor. Author's note. Dragoneye zodiac.
Summary The Empire is protected from disasters by the combined power of twelve dragons who bond with selected humans known as Dragoneyes. For five hundred years one of these dragons, the Mirror Dragon, has been missing. At the ceremony to select the new Rat Dragoneye apprentice, the Mirror Dragon returns and selects Eon, but the bond is not complete. A palace intrigue is under way, and Eon must learn how to fully bond with the Mirror Dragon in order to stop Lord Ido’s plan to control all the dragons and seize the Empire.
Topics Dragons. Energy. Combat training. Menstruation. Being crippled. Traditions. Swords. Social hierarchies. Rebellions. Friendship. Girls dressing as boys. Drugs. Castration. Ancestor worship. Competition. Selection ceremonies. Court politics. Transvestites. Bodyguards. Power struggles. Stolen property. Steroids. Writing systems. Poison. Death. Loss. Mourning. Inheritance. Controlling weather. Secrets. Sexual attacks. Letting others down. Coups. Battles. Disguises. Torture. Becoming strong. Joining an army.
SRC Level 4.600000
SRC Points 31.000000
Lexile 750L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2008-08-31
JLG Release Date Mar 2009
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
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