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Il Codice del Drago
224 pages
A high-energy boarding school mystery fueled by girl power, colorful typography, and unbreakable friendship.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a brightly colored, high-energy cartoon where friendship is the ultimate superpower. The narrative moves at a brisk, bouncy pace, perfectly matching the enthusiasm of its eager, adventurous protagonists. It captures the cozy, aspirational thrill of boarding school life, complete with secret passageways, new classes, and the instant bond of finding your core group of friends. The prose itself is a visual playground, with expressive, stylized fonts that make the words literally pop off the page, keeping newly independent readers engaged and entertained. It is a delightfully earnest and cheerful experience, offering a safe but exciting mystery that will completely charm young readers who love teamwork, sleuthing, and a healthy dose of rodent-themed puns.
- Mood
- bright
- energetic
- cozy
- adventurous
- Tone
- enthusiastic
- playful
- earnest
- cheerful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- power of friendship · teamwork and collaboration · boarding school life · coming into one's own
- The writing
- Highly visual and exclamatory, featuring playful, colorful typography that makes the text bounce off the page.
- The arc
- Begins with the nervous excitement of a new school year and builds into a thrilling, collaborative triumph over adversity.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who crave lighthearted mysteries, boarding school aesthetics, and stories centered on strong, supportive friendships.
Content notes
- mild peril
About the book
What is the Dragon's Code?
I couldn't believe it when I, Thea Stilton, was invited to teach a journalism class at the prestigious Mouseford Academy! Once I arrived, I met five amazing students. And when another student disappeared, it was up to us to help solve the mystery. Holey Swiss cheese, it was an incredible adventure!
NICKY is always in a good mood when she's outdoors.
COLETTE is energetic and full of great ideas.
PAMELA is a peacemaker who can't stand arguments.
PAULINA loves traveling and helping other rodents.
VIOLET is detail-oriented and always open to new things.
Description from Open Library.
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