num_pages: 4
description: Lucian, a young bean counter is about to be put to death by a pair of villainous soothsayers. His escape leads him on a magical journey where he meets Joy-in-the-Dance, a girl of marvels and mysteries, and Fronto, a poet turned into a donkey. A few more interesting characters along the way and you have the Arkadians, a cast that weaves their way through danger and romance in this new epic by Newbery Medalist Lloyd Alexander.
language: English
title: The Arkadians
titlecomplete: The Arkadians
genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Childrens, Young Adult Fantasy, Humor, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Science Fiction Fantasy, Mythology, Fiction
ratings_count: 3411
awards: awardedAt: 852105600000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
publisher: Listening Library