A review by nerfherder86
The Dragon Lantern by Alan Gratz

5.0

In this really fun sequel to [b:The League of Seven|18490612|The League of Seven (The League of Seven, #1)|Alan Gratz|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1385187677s/18490612.jpg|26162515], the author expands on the alternate history of the "United Nations of America" as the nonstop adventure continues for our new hero Archie and his friends Hachi and Fergus. They're chasing the "Foxgirl," a Native American trickster who has stolen the Dragon Lantern that Archie desperately wants so that he can learn more about his personal origins. But things get complicated, there are betrayals and heartstopping action, giant walking robots and adorably hilarious dogs, flying people and zombi people, more evil Mangleborn to stop--you name it, it's in here! But throughout the whole book is a lot of heart and humor, as Archie deals with his superhuman abilities and tries to come to terms with his origins. I love these books, great recommendation for middle grade and middle school boys and anyone who likes action and alternate history. (What a clever premise, that the Europeans didn't conquer the Native Americans but instead joined with them in real partnership--it's so cool to see all the different tribal areas in this book's version of the USA that coexist with the Yanquis.)