Sixteen-year-old Marco Polo and his best friend, Amelio, yearn for a release from their boring life. When his uncle returns from an expedition without Marco's father, Marco sets off on a dangerous mission with his friend to free his father from Mount Dragonian. Unknown enemies, a mysterious blue pearl, killer creatres, ill appeal to those readers seeking adventure an escape. Based on a story by Virgil Howard and Bll Ryan. 352 pages Ages 11 and up
Recommended by Kathleen Nester, Librarian.
