About the book
Three unusual companions—one fantastic journey!
Lucian is on the run from a pair of murderous soothsayers. Joy-in-the-Dance knows magic and marvels, and is on a quest. Fronto is a poet-turned-donkey who wants to break the spell that turned him into an animal. The three of them join forces and set out through Arkadia—on an amazing trip that will change their lives.
“Master storyteller Alexander keeps the action brisk, packs the text with a riveting collection of weird characters, fantastic settings, plot twists, derring-do, heroes, villains, magic, prophecy, humor, shipwrecks, fires—what more could readers ask for?”—Kirkus Reviews
Editions of The Arkadians
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525454151
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140380736
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780807280218
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307916792
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525523147
Read an Excerpt
Three unusual companions—one fantastic journey!
Lucian is on the run from a pair of murderous soothsayers. Joy-in-the-Dance knows magic and marvels, and is on a quest. Fronto is a poet-turned-donkey who wants to break the spell that turned him into an animal. The three of them join forces and set out through Arkadia—on an amazing trip that will change their lives.
“Master storyteller Alexander keeps the action brisk, packs the text with a riveting collection of weird characters, fantastic settings, plot twists, derring-do, heroes, villains, magic, prophecy, humor, shipwrecks, fires—what more could readers ask for?”—Kirkus Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Arkadians about?
Three unusual companions—one fantastic journey!
Lucian is on the run from a pair of murderous soothsayers. Joy-in-the-Dance knows magic and marvels, and is on a quest. Fronto is a poet-turned-donkey who wants to break the spell that turned him into an animal. The three of them join forces and set out through Arkadia—on an amazing trip that will change their lives.
“Master storyteller Alexander keeps the action brisk, packs the text with a riveting collection of weird characters, fantastic settings, plot twists, derring-do, heroes, villains, magic, prophecy, humor, shipwrecks, fires—what more could readers ask for?”—Kirkus Reviews
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Arkadians?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Where can I read a sample of The Arkadians?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525454151
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Arkadians?
Lloyd Alexander
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Arkadians is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525454151) and paperback(ISBN 9780140380736) and audiobook(ISBN 9780807280218) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307916792) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525523147)
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