The Clockwork Dragon

 

The Clockwork Dragon - By James R. Hannibal

Series: Section Thirteen; Book 3 of 3

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Age: 8+

Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Rating: 10/10 I love the fantasy abilities and dragons, and the craft of the author draws you in so well. Definitely a classic in my book.

Content: 2/10 Violence, fire breathing in battles

Romance: 2/10 A few blushes about girls, two kisses on the cheek (quick and nondescriptive), light crush teasing by little sister.

Characters: Ignatius Gall, Gwen Kincaid, Jack Buckles, Liu Fai

Summary:

Jack Buckles is on trial for his life. 

The Ministries of Secrets and Guilds, led by lgnatius Gall, are conspiring to put the Ministry of Trackers down for good-starting with Jack's very existence as a Section 13. His only hope is to prove that Gall is the real danger, not him, and it leads Jack and Gwen from the back streets of London, through the Austrian Alps, to the great reaches of central China. 

Joined by their new friend Liu Fai, Jack and Gwen set out to stop Gall before he can uncover ancient Chinese artifacts, said to grant immortality. But a clockwork monster threatens them at every turn. and its turning gears only serve as a reminder that Jack's judgment day is fast approaching-and that he's running out of time. In this thrilling third installment of the Section 13 series, Hannibal delivers a spectacular adventure that readers will never forget.

Final Thoughts: I would definitely recommend this book to all ages, honestly--it's well written, engaging, and has no language, true romance, or graphic violence. A pick for all ages (as a read aloud for younger than 8) and a true masterpiece!