Enter...The Viper (Jackie Chan Adventures, #4)

the long version

<b>Legend says that twelve magical stones are scattered across the globe. Twelve talismans - each with its own special power. And Jackie is on a quest to find them all!</b> The snake talisman is in New York City. Jackie's in a race against the evil men of The Dark Hand to find it. Who will get there first? <i>Expert archaeologist Jackie Chan and his feisty 11-year-old niece, Jade, are on a daring adventure around the world. Their mission is to locate the 12 talismans which possess amazing magical powers. This dangerous assignment will draw readers into an adventure that will leave them on the edge of their seats</i>