Disguised as a boy named Eon, sixteen-year-old Eona is chosen to be one of twelve Dragoneyes, apprentices to the energy dragons of good for tune who serve a mythical Asian kingdom, the Empire of the Celestial Dragons. As she uses her skills with the sword and her magical powers to battle against the evil forces attempting to overthrow the Emperor and her disguise is revealed, Eona finally bonds with her dragon, the powerful Mirror Dragon. A richly detailed, action-packed, and thoroughly engag ing tale. 2009 USBBY Outstanding International Books List, 2010 ALA Best Young Adult Book. ca

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Eon--the award-winning crossover fantasy that soars!

Sixteen-year-old Eon has a dream, and a mission. For years, he's been studying sword-work and magic, toward one end. He and his master hope that he will be chosen as a Dragoneye-an apprentice to one of the twelve energy dragons of good fortune.

But Eon has a dangerous secret. He is actually Eona, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a twelve-year-old boy. Females are forbidden to use Dragon Magic; if anyone discovers she has been hiding in plain sight, her death is assured.

When Eon's secret threatens to come to light, she and her allies are plunged into grave danger and a deadly struggle for the Imperial throne. Eon must find the strength and inner power to battle those who want to take her magic...and her life.