In this third installment of Fforde's zany Chronicles of Kazam YA series, orphan Jennifer Strange once again finds herself wrangling the kooky sorcerers of Kazam Magic Inc. and trying to mend fences with outside magical forces. This time around, she strikes a deal with The Mighty Shandar to spare the world's two remaining dragons in exchange for the mythical Eye of Zoltar, a powerful gem that has been lost to time. With her possible boyfriend Perkins and a body-swapped princess in tow, Jennifer embarks on a mission (don't call it a quest; the International Questing Federation's fees are too high) to the bordering country of Cambria, where giant carnivorous creatures, taxidermy-obsessed cannibals, and warring (but very polite) tribes all await adventure tourists. It's a fun adventure, filled with Fforde's trademark smart silliness. An excellent addition to this series.
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