The Fight for the Hidden Realm (#1 Paper Dragons)

Author(s): Siobhan McDermott

9-12 Years Middle Readers

An extraordinary destiny unfolds . . .In a village above the cloud sea, twelve-year-old orphan Zhi Ging is chosen to become a Silhouette, an apprentice to the immortals. Taken to an underwater realm, she begins her training, competes in thrilling challenges and discovers she can awaken a special sort of dragon. But Silhouettes who fail the challenges seem to be disappearing and rumours are spreading of a growing dark force that threatens her world. Zhi Ging begins to realise that there is so much she has yet to learn about the world of the immortals - and herself.Join Zhi Ging on an incredible adventure to an underwater realm, a floating market and a jade mountain as she journeys to fulfil her extraordinary destiny . . . The first in the unmissable magical fantasy series of 2024, set to take the world by storm. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Dragon Mountain and Amari and the Night Brothers.


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'A soaring, luminous new world ... An absolute delight!' Jessica Townsend A thrillingly immersive story of courage, self-discovery, and magic - as intricate as a glass dragon * Sinead O'Hart, author of The Silver Road * An enthralling story set in a world of dragons, cloud seas, jellyfish companions and so much more. An absolute feast for the senses! * Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant * A gorgeous read from start to finish * Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird *

Siobhan McDermott was born in Hong Kong and grew up on a steady stream of stories filled with Chinese legends and Irish folklore. She now lives in the UK and continues to order dim sum in Cantonese tinged with a distinctly Dublin lilt. She worked in publishing for six years, during which she took part in every event imaginable: from a 'yoga with your dog' session in a bookshop to running around Isle of Man in a full unicorn onesie. She is now the PR Lead at BBC Maestro. Paper Dragons is her debut novel and was inspired by moments across her life: from childhood ferry trips between Lantau Island and Hong Kong, to travelling around Taiwan, Italy and Spain.

General Fields

  • : 9781444970142
  • : Hachette Children's Group
  • : Hodder Children's Books
  • : 256.0
  • : 01 September 2023
  • : {"length"=>["19.8"], "width"=>["12.9"], "units"=>["Centimeters"]}
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Siobhan McDermott
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 823.92
  • : 368
  • : YFH