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The Clockwork Dragon (3) (Section 13) Hardcover – February 5, 2019

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4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
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Jack discovers new abilities, travels to exciting lands, and thwarts a conspiracy brewing deep within the ministries in this epic addition to the action-packed Section 13 series.

Jack Buckles is on trial for his life.

The Ministries of Secrets and Guilds, led by Ignatius Gall, are conspiring to put the Ministry of Trackers down for good—starting with Jack’s very existence as a Section 13. His only hope is to prove that Gall is the real danger, not him, and it leads Jack and Gwen from the back streets of London, through the Austrian Alps, to the great reaches of central China.

Joined by their new friend Liu Fai, Jack and Gwen set out to stop Gall before he can uncover ancient Chinese artifacts, said to grant immortality. But a clockwork monster threatens them at every turn, and its ticking gears only serve as a reminder that Jack’s judgment day is fast approaching—and that he’s running out of time.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 3 of 3
    Section 13
  3. Print length
    432 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    710L
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.2 x 7 inches
  8. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    February 5, 2019
  10. ISBN-10
    1481467158
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1481467155
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"Hannibal delivers a breakneck conclusion for fans of the series." - Publisher's Weekly

"Classic storytelling at its level best. Hannibal serves up a seasonedmix of adventure and adolescent angst in sterling fashion." - The Providence Sunday Journal

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James R. Hannibal is no stranger to deep dark secrets or hunting bad guys, having served in the US Air Force as a stealth bomber pilot and a Predator mission commander. Like Jack Buckles, James “suffers” from synesthesia, an intersection of the senses that was once considered a mental illness and often causes hyperobservance. If you bake him a cake, he might tell you that it smells blue and sticky—and you should take it as a compliment. You can learn more at TheLostPropertyOffice.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (February 5, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1481467158
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481467155
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 710L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.2 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Former stealth pilot James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up with surface to air missiles, and chased down a winding German road by an armed terrorist. He is a two-time Silver Falchion award-winner for his Section 13 mysteries, a Thriller Award nominee for his Nick Baron covert ops series, and a Selah Award winner for his Clandestine Service series. James is a rare multi-sense synesthete, meaning all of his senses intersect. He sees and feels sounds and smells and hears flashes of light. If he tells you the chocolate cake you offered smells blue and sticky, take it as a compliment.

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Jenny Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Best one Yet!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019
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Jack Buckles is a Section Thirteen--born a forbidden offspring of a forbidden (Section 8) marriage and part of a forbidden generation. Genetically he is from lines who are part of Britain’s Secret Ministries and inherited certain abilities. For instance, for Jack a sound might have a visual and olfactory component that the rest of us are not bombarded with. These abilities earned him the title Tracker. His enhanced senses will sometimes mentally transport him depending on what he touches.

To help him manage these mental trips, Jack is assigned a clerk--Gwen Kincaid. If it’s in a book, she has probably read it. She is also well-versed in the ways of the Secret Ministries where Jack clueless. Gwen rarely goes anywhere without her AI pet SPEC which her uncle gave her.

Due to his parents violation of Section 8 they would be on trial, except that his father, John Buckles, is in a coma. Being forbidden means Jack has gained additional abilities that he is still trying to figure out, but which landed him in his own trial. All in the name of helping Jack, Gwen sets SPEC on surveillance of Sir Drake--a royal Arbiter in trial. While following SPEC, Gwen and Jack discover some Secret Ministries have a secret pub. Sir Drake and Wil from the trial are among the members and send Gwen and Jack to follow up on a lead that could clear Jack and his parents from all charges.

Jack isn’t the only one discovering additional abilities. His little sister Sadie has some special abilities, too, and joins them on their adventure.

Did I mention the dragon? Well, it is in the title, afterall. But if you haven’t read the first two books in the Section 13 series, you should read those first then read The Clockwork Dragon which in my opinion is the best installment yet--the most exciting read! Sherlock Holmes meets Harry Potter with a generous helping of Steampunk--recommended to middle grade and up. This is my honest and unbiased review.
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Sharon Pegram
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced and exciting
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
The third book in the Section 13 series continues to expand this fascinating and original world, bringing in new characters and bringing back old favorites. The plot is exciting and moves quickly. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
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JBJNYG
4.0 out of 5 stars An imaginative MG novel
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2020
I enjoyed this book, and I think I would've enjoyed it even more had I read the first two books in the series. This is the conclusion to the series. It's a fun, imaginative book that would likely engage fans of fantasy and/or MG novels.
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