 | Fight for the hidden realm (Paper Dragons) Author: McDermott, Siobhan | |
| Price: $8.19 | ||
Summary:
An outsider in her village above the cloud sea, 12-year-old orphan Yeung Zhi Ging's only hope of escape is to win the single invitation to train as a Silhouette: an apprentice to the immortals. After her ill-fated attempt to impress the Silhouette scout leads to a dragon attack on the jade mountain, Zhi Ging is sure that her chances, and her life, are over. But the scout spots her potential and offers her protection and a second chance. She's in.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/15/24)
School Library Journal (00/01/24)
Booklist (+) (02/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/01/2024 *Starred Review* Yeung Zhi Ging is certain she won’t survive another year in her village. So when the time comes to decide which student will be awarded an elite apprenticeship in the immortals' underwater city, Hok Woh, proactive and determined Zhi Ging knows it has to be her. After an unorthodox admittance (and some near-death experiences), Zhi Ging arrives in Hok Woh to old rivalries and new friends. As the students compete to pass the magical challenges set by their teachers, Zhi Ging’s mysterious magical abilities make her a subject of great interest—and great suspicion. An evil spirit on the loose in the mortal world has everyone on edge, and the great city under the sea may not be as secure as the immortals think. Inspired by her multicultural upbringing, McDermott’s debut novel kicks off a new middle-grade fantasy series with a depth of lore that will appeal to genre readers. From magical, age-shifting face cream to an opulent, underwater society with a jellyfish-based communication system, this imaginative world delights at every turn. Great for fans of world building and magical schools, the richly imagined setting introduces readers to a world they’ll be eager to keep exploring. Cantonese-inspired naming conventions contain Easter eggs that are explained in an author’s note. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
