The Dragon Warrior (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781547602001)

"An exhilarating tale. . . Readers will be enthralled." --J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm Runner

A debut novel inspired by Chinese mythology, this middle-grade fantasy follows an outcast as she embarks on a quest to save the world from demons--perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and The Serpent's Secret.

As a member of the Jade Society, twelve-year-old Faryn Liu dreams of honoring her family and the gods by becoming a warrior. But the Society has shunned Faryn and her brother Alex ever since their father disappeared years ago, forcing them to train in secret.

Then, during an errand into San Francisco, Faryn stumbles into a battle with a demon--and helps defeat it. She just might be the fabled Heaven Breaker, a powerful warrior meant to work for the all-mighty deity, the Jade Emperor, by commanding an army of dragons to defeat the demons. That is, if she can prove her worth and find the island of the immortals before the Lunar New Year.

With Alex and other unlikely allies at her side, Faryn sets off on a daring quest across Chinatowns. But becoming the Heaven Breaker will require more sacrifices than she first realized. . . What will Faryn be willing to give up to claim her destiny?

This richly woven contemporary middle-grade fantasy debut, full of humor, magic, and heart, will appeal to readers who love Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta.

Author: Katie Zhao
ISBN-10: 1547602007
ISBN-13: 9781547602001
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2019
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 506954 / Dragon Warrior


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2019
Booklist 09/15/2019 pg. 54
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2019
School Library Journal 10/01/2019 pg. 83
Publishers Weekly 10/28/2019