City of Thieves (Battle Dragons #1)

Written by Alex London

Narrated by A.J. Beckles

In a modern mega-city built around dragons, one boy gets caught up in the world of underground dragon battles and a high stakesgang war that could tear his family apart.

Abel loves dragons, but after a disastrous showing in his dragon rider exam, he feels he's destined never to pilot one. That's whywhen an opportunity presents itself-even though it's tied to one of Drakopolis's mob-like kins-Abel leaps at the opportunity.But soon he's swept into a game of danger and cruelty-cruelty toward people, and especially toward dragons. With his ownfamily's loyalties split between the kins, soon Abel will need to choose a side.Will he join one of the kins . . . or strike a path all his own?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Release date: Sep 21, 2021
• ISBN: 9781338809749

Alex London

Alex London is the acclaimed author of more than thirty books for children and teens, including the picture book Still Life, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. His middle grade novels include The Princess Protection Program, Search & Rescue, Dog Tags, and two titles in the 39 Clues series. For young adults, he’s the author of the cyberpunk duology Proxy and the epic fantasy series Black Wings Beating, which were both named to numerous best-of-the-year lists. He has been a journalist and human rights researcher reporting from conflict zones and refugee camps, a young adult librarian with the New York Public Library, and a snorkel salesman. He lives with his husband, daughter, and hound dog in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.